# DP World Opens Salish Sea Gateway

> DP World launches CAD$22 million coastal shipping hub in British Columbia.
- Title: DP World Opens Salish Sea Gateway · Financialpost | Shortify
- Summary: DP World launches CAD$22 million coastal shipping hub in British Columbia. DP World's Salish Sea Gateway, British Columbia's first short-sea shipping…
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- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/dp-world-inaugurates-cad22-million-salish-sea-gateway
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- Topics: dp world, salish sea gateway, vancouver, nanaimo, bc, short sea shipping, trade connectivity, money, business
## Salish Sea Gateway Launch
DP World inaugurates British Columbia's first dedicated short-sea shipping facility.
## CAD$22 Million Investment
The facility costs CAD$22 million and triples weekly sailings between Vancouver and Nanaimo.
## Trade Connectivity
It improves cargo flows and provides an alternative to truck-and-ferry routes.
## Coast Salish Nations
Named in recognition of Coast Salish Nations, it supports efficient, reliable, low-emission goods movement.
## Inauguration Ceremony
Representatives from Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations attended the ceremony.
## Sailing Frequency
Since commercial operations began, DP World has tripled sailings from one to three per week.
## Key takeaway

DP World's Salish Sea Gateway, British Columbia's first short-sea shipping facility, triples weekly sailings between Vancouver and Nanaimo.