Port of Vancouver launches new dashboard to boost supply chain visibility

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has launched an open-access, web-based dashboard designed to provide real-time insights into intermodal cargo movements, a move the port authority says will help strengthen supply chain resilience and day-to-day coordination at Canada’s largest port.

The port authority says the tool offers a dozen metrics related to train, vessel and container truck performance, updated daily with up to two years of historical data. The dashboard is intended to help users identify trends, allocate resources more efficiently and better anticipate delays or disruptions.

The launch comes as Canada seeks to bolster economic resilience and diversify trade. The port authority says improved “actionable visibility” can help stakeholders optimize operations and make more effective use of infrastructure, supporting national objectives and maintaining the port’s competitiveness.

Supply chain visibility is described as a priority for the port authority and a key driver of performance and resilience. The organization says it plans to continue evolving the dashboard to ensure it delivers ongoing value for users.

The tool is part of Connect+, a suite of initiatives aimed at improving visibility and predictability of cargo movements across the Port of Vancouver. Its development received partial funding from Transport Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund.