May 26, 2011

Conclusion of Collective Bargaining

The BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore Workers Union - Canadian Area (ILWU) have successfully concluded bargaining an 8 year Collective Agreement valid until March 31, 2018. This agreement will result in an initial labour cost increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2011 through to March 31, 2012.

Bargaining with the ILWU Local 514 Foremen will recommence in the coming weeks. It is anticipated that terms of settlement will follow the pattern set by the ILWU Canadian Area agreement.

The Lynnterm Terminal Services Tariff, Labour rates and individual rate agreements will be adjusted effective July 1, 2011 in line with the 3% labour cost increase.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact;

Dave Lucas
Terminal Manager, Lynnterm

April 18, 2011

Important Traffic Notice from Gateway Infrastructructure Group

As of noon Thursday, April 21, 2011 the Brooksbank Underpass will be CLOSED. ALL Brooksbank Avenue traffic must use Mountain Highway south bound for access to Brooksbank Avenue. Follow the detour signage once on Mountain Highway. Click here for a map of the Detour Route.

November 10, 2010

The Board of Directors of Western Stevedoring announces that Tim Chapman will be retiring as President effective January 31, 2011

Mr. Chapman has served as President from 1991 to 2011, and played a key role in the maritime industry over his 44 year career. Under his strong leadership, the company made significant strides in growing the business through corporate acquisitions, consolidations and strategic alliances. These achievements gave the organization the diversity and financial strength required to see Western Stevedoring succeed through some difficult and challenging times. Mr. Chapman has played a leadership role in the industry throughout his career serving as Chair and Director of a number of associations including; the BC Maritime Employers Association, the Waterfront Foreman Employers’ Association, the BC Wharf Operators Association, the Nominating Committee of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and Director of the Western Transportation Advisory Council and the International Forest Products Association.

The Board and employees of Western Stevedoring would like to thank Tim for his dedicated service and congratulate him on all his success.

The Board wishes him a long and enjoyable retirement. The Board is also pleased to announce that Brad Eshleman will assume the role as President on February 1, 2011. Mr. Eshleman has been with Western Stevedoring since 1986 and has served as Vice President Finance and Administration for the past 18 years.

In addition, Mr. Eshleman has been active in the marine industry serving as President of the BC Wharf Operators Association since 2000, as Vice-Chair of the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council since 2004 and as a member various committees of the BC Maritime Employers Association.

In addition, the Company is pleased to announce that Keith Moger is appointed to the position of Executive Vice President, Operations. Mr. Moger has been Vice President Operations since 1997 and will assume Western Stevedoring operational responsibility for all of Western’s BC operations. Keith has previously held senior operations positions with international shipping lines and spent time as Master of world-wide trading vessels.

Western Stevedoring is the largest and most diverse terminal operator and stevedoring company in BC operating Lynnterm, Coast 2000 and Fraser River Terminal in the Lower Mainland; Victoria’s Ogden Point, Cowichan Bay Dock and Nanaimo Assembly Wharf on Vancouver Island, and ship stevedoring services at all ports throughout BC.

Western Stevedoring is the Canadian operation for Carrix, Inc., an international marine and rail transportation and logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington operating 160 facilities in 14 countries with over 12,000 employees worldwide. Carrix, Inc. is the parent company of SSA Marine, Tideworks Technology and RMS (Rail Management Services) and as such, it is the world’s largest privately held marine and rail terminal operator. Jon Hemingway, Carrix CEO, commented, “While I am sure Tim is going to remain in industry circles and leadership, we are certainly going to miss his day to day leadership of Western. I can think of no higher complement for the job Tim has done than his ability to support the management team and replace himself by promoting from within. Brad and Keith will assume significant new responsibilities and are typical of our long tenured Western employees. They are very capable managers who have the skill and values to continue the course for Western set by Tim over the last two decades and with whom we are proud to be associated.” Claude Stritmatter, President of Carrix Conventional Operations, added, “I have appreciated Tim’s involvement in Western’s operations and my opportunity to work with him over the last few years. We have benefited from his waterfront knowledge and perspective on Vancouver and Western Canada and wish him well in his retirement.”

March 19, 2010

Lynnterm Terminal Services Tariff and Terminal Handling Rates

Please click here for the latest information on ILWU contract negotiations and Tariff rate adjustments.

April 1, 2009

Bundled Steel Pipe Unitizing Guidelines

Please refer to the Bundled Steel Pipe Unitizing Guidelines for Safe Handling at Lynnterm Terminals.

January 3, 2008

Corporate Amalgamation Announcement

Please be advised that Western Stevedoring will be undergoing a corporate amalgamation that will become effective February 1st, 2008, in order to meet our fiscal year end requirements.

The amalgamation will comprise the merging of Westcan Stevedoring, Westcan Terminals and Western Stevedoring as Western Stevedoring Company Limited.

We are taking this opportunity to advise our employees, customers and unions that we are undertaking this restructuring in order to harmonize administration and operations and address the significant changes that have taken place in our business:

• the decline in break bulk terminal volumes
• withdrawal of significant carrier services in the stevedoring sector.

It is essential that we respond to the challenges of present and future market conditions and we are confident that this step will assist us in meeting these challenges.

As the planning for the amalgamation is completed, we will keep you advised accordingly. If you have any questions at this time, please contact:

Brad Eshleman, Vice-President, Finance & Administration
John Milligan, Vice-President & General Manager, Westcan
Keith Moger, Vice President Operations

T.J. CHAPMAN
President

November 15, 2007

Best Employer Award
North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
Business Excellence Awards

Western Stevedoring was honoured on November 15, 2007 as the winner of the 'Best Employer' Award by the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce at their 10th Annual Business Excellence Awards.

"The Best Employer Award is given to an employer, who exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit through fairness, support, leadership and a commitment to the professional development of their staff.

• Solid leadership skills
• A commitment to the development of the employees of the company
• Employee benefits
• A commitment to the empowerment and professional advancement of all employees through communication, support education/training and encouragement of the individuals"

The nomination for this Award gave us cause to pause and reflect on our qualifications for this recognition and provided us the opportunity to take stock of the things that add value to the employee work experience at Western. The list includes benefits provided by the Company, activities organized by both the Company and staff, committees and initiatives proposed by management and staff alike. We realized the initiatives that qualified us for this recognition were not driven by any grand design to achieve recognition, but simply a genuine desire to be a "good employer" and provide a positive environment for employees to work. This desire is reinforced and shared by our shareholders who endorse the support of these initiatives.

We are very honoured to accept this Award and are committed to creating and improving a culture that promotes excellence throughout our workplace and the community. A positive culture and work environment is created by all, from proponents, organizers and participants. I thank all of you for your contribution towards this culture. On behalf of everyone at Western, I accepted this Award with humility and a renewed focus to be a "good employer" and to continue to be worthy of this recognition and echoed the points above in my acceptance speech.

If you have any questions, please contact myself, Brad Eshleman or Jeanette O'Brien.

Thank You

Tim Chapman
President

December 28, 2006

Contact Change - Terminal Rate Quotations

After 35 years Tim Burrows, Contract Administrator is retiring! We wish Tim all the very best in his retirement.

All enquiries for terminal rate quotations should be made through terminalquotes@westeve.com or contact Paul Mckay, Marketing Manager at 604-904-2853.

Keith Moger
Vice-President, Operations

May 22, 2006

Valued Customers and Stakeholders

RE: Re-Bar: Inventory Management at Lynnterm

The management of re-bar inventories remains a key concern for Lynnterm. Multiple high volume shipments received at the terminal are in many instances, not being matched by the rate of delivery to receivers and consignees. During peak periods inventory levels on the dock threaten to seriously impede our ability to function efficiently as a terminal in meeting the throughput requirements of all our customers and stakeholders.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind receivers and consignees that it is essential to have a programme in place to receive volumes landed on the terminal and that inventories must be reduced to an acceptable level before subsequent orders are received. Lynnterm will work extended shifts, nightshifts and weekends in order to facilitate deliveries and in many cases this can be done at no additional charge as long as a minimum number of trucks can be presented for loading.

For ocean carriers we strongly recommend that prior to booking re-bar volumes for Lynnterm discharge that terminal staff be contacted to ensure that sufficient space will be available to receive the proposed volume.

Stowage issues: We are becoming increasingly concerned at the deterioration in vessel stowages experienced in recent months aboard vessels loaded in China. The following issues have been identified:

• Overloading of pre-slings in the stow
• Sling eyes incorrectly tied off.
• Sling eyes trapped in the stow and not accessible for hook-up.
• Mixed lengths and dimensions within the stowage tiers and sometimes within pre-slung lifts.

The terminal receiving operation sorts re-bar by length and diameter as required by the receivers. Poor stowage issues severely restrict discharge production since many lifts require re-sorting on the dock prior to binning. Recent poor production experiences have added cad$3 - $5/mt to terminal receiving costs. Additionally, the extra handling and re-sorting required as a result of the mixed stows is leading to product damage and claims.

Previously, Lynnterm has received zero claims against handled re-bar volumes.

We are committed to being a high-quality, high-throughput terminal focused on the efficient movement of steel products between ocean carriers and their customers. In order that we are able to maintain the highest quality of service we urgently request that all stakeholders take the necessary actions to ensure that their volumes are managed in the most efficient manner.

If you require any further information or clarification please contact:

Ross Thompson
Paul Mckay
Dave Lucas

Thank you for your support.

Keith Moger
Vice-President, Operations

October 3, 2006

North Vancouver District Public Library Media Release

Library’s New Chapter Campaign off to a $30,000 start

The New Chapter Campaign for North Vancouver District Library’s new Lynn Valley Main Library is off to an excellent start, with a pair of major contributions announced on September 26th.

At a presentation ceremony held at the construction site at the corner of Ross Road and Mountain Highway, where the new library is rapidly taking shape, District Library Board Chair Maureen Black accepted a cheque for $25,000 from Tim Chapman, President of local business Western Stevedoring.

Chapman congratulated the District for its vision and the Campaign Committee on its initiative in creating this exciting development for the community. "Western is proud to be associated with this project and to be the first corporate donor," he stated. Western supports local business initiatives through active participation in the North Shore Chamber of Commerce and the North Shore Industrial Association and supports a number of community ventures, local youth, school sports and educational programmes through sponsor donations. "Western is pleased to be a part of this exciting new initiative and welcomes the opportunity to work with the District in an endeavor that will add value to the local community and its citizens for many years to come", said Chapman.

The second presentation, of a cheque for $5000, was made by Brenda McEwan, Secretary of the Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library. The volunteer Friends group is a major supporter of the library through advocacy, helping with programmes, and raising funds through such projects as the Book Sales. McEwan said that the Friends have asked that this special donation should be used to provide special touches in the Young Adult department of the new library.

The New Chapter Campaign is an initiative of the Library Board’s Fund Development Committee, a group made up of library trustees and enthusiastic community members. Chair Gail Hulnick explained that up to now all funding has come from the municipal and federal governments. “The New Chapter campaign is intended to develop a new network of support in other sectors of the community, to carry the library into the future”, said Hulnick. “The funds raised will be spent on more books and other materials for the entire system, and on enhancements for the new Main Library, such as high-end display shelving, upgraded sound equipment for use in the Community Meeting Room, and special furniture and equipment for the reading lounges and the Teen and Children's areas.”

Hulnick emphasized that the New Chapter Campaign provides a chance for all library users to make a positive impact on the quality of their library service. “A library can be a focal point for the entire community - a home away from home,” she said. “This fundraising campaign is an opportunity to get involved in creating an outstanding place where District residents can come to read, to borrow books, CDs and videos, and to connect with the online world."

Details on the New Chapter Fundraising campaign and donation options are posted on the library’s webpage at www.nvdpl.ca, or in a brochure available at any branch of the North Vancouver District Public Library.

Wendy Metcalf Roy
Public Relations Librarian
North Vancouver District Public Library
604 990 5807
wendym@nvdpl.ca

July 4, 2006

North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Business Excellence Award

NVCOM Newsletter - April 16, 2006

Links of Interest

PORT METRO VANCOUVER

• www.portmetrovancouver.com

BCMEA – BRITISH COLUMBIA MARITIME EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION

• www.bcmea.com

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