May 16, 2024

GCT Global Container Terminals, a company held within BCI’s infrastructure & renewable resources (I&RR) portfolio, was recently named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for its excellence in business performance and innovation. The company’s focus on strategic investments in technology, infrastructure, and environmental initiatives were integral to achieving this award and helping to set new standards in their industry.

“We’re pleased to see GCT recognized for their dedication to innovation, as it was a key consideration in our decision to invest in them in 2018,” said Sebastian Griffin, Senior Director, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources. “GCT is a British Columbia success story, with its operations based at the Port of Vancouver. We’re honoured to support this local company as they continue to invest in the regional economy and innovate to meet their customers’ needs.”

GCT is a container terminal operator at the Port of Vancouver, with more than 100 years of history. Today, GCT operates two Green Marine certified gateway terminals: GCT Vanterm in Vancouver and GCT Deltaport in Delta, with the capacity to handle over 3 million TEUs (container units).

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program stands as a hallmark of business excellence, showcasing the outstanding achievements of Canadian-owned and managed businesses for their innovative business practices and outstanding commitment to performance. Since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation each year in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices.

More information is available here.