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  • The Road Towards 9-Axle B-Trains Across Canada

    The Road Towards 9-Axle B-Trains Across Canada

    Switching from 8-axle B-trains to 9-axle B-trains has been gaining traction in Western Canada (pun intended). A new calculation recently developed by FPInnovations has led to the discovery of the real and remarkable benefits of having more 9-axle B-trains on the roads.

    9-Axle B-Trains 
    The 9-axle B-train, a new more efficient log hauling truck, was accepted for implementation in British Columbia in 2017. Prior to its introduction, FPInnovations conducted formal assessments of truck stability, braking, cornering, pavement impacts, and environmental impact. In Canada, regulators use the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Load Equivalency Factor (LEF) formulae to assess one truck configuration against another, and to design pavement service life. FPInnovations’ recent research has developed additional LEF formulae that allows regulators, academics, and consultants to assess pavement impacts from steering axles equipped with various tire sizes.

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Port Authority Completes Construction Of Deltaport Truck Staging Facility

    Port Authority Completes Construction Of Deltaport Truck Staging Facility

    A new truck staging facility has opened in Delta, B.C, making room for up to 140 trucks, including early arrivals to the Deltaport container terminal at the Port of Vancouver. This will help to address long-standing road safety concerns in the Delta community when port-destined container truck queues reach more than 15 trucks along the Roberts Bank causeway.
    The new staging facility is located on provincial land at the intersection of Highway 17, Highway 17A and Deltaport Way in Delta, British Columbia, and includes:
    ·    A secure vehicle access control system gate requiring a valid port pass
    ·    A commercial vehicle safety and enforcement area for truck safety inspections
    ·    A new highway exit ramp to facilitate access from Highway 17
    ·    An additional road exit to allow traffic access onto Deltaport Way
    ·    24-hour remote surveillance courtesy of the port authority
    Trucks making their way to Deltaport previously had to queue on the causeway when arriving early for reservations or when there is a closure at the Deltaport terminal at the Port of Vancouver.
    As a Canada Port Authority, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s mandate is to enable Canada’s trade through the Port of Vancouver, while protecting the environment and considering local communities.
    “This new facility will enhance safety and traffic flow, and also provide a separate area for commercial vehicle safety and enforcement to perform inspections.” said Peter Xotta, vice president of planning and operations at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. ”We were pleased to collaborate with the City of Delta and our partners at Transport Canada and the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to complete this important project, particularly during these unusual times. Projects such as this one help to increase community safety while ensuring that Canadian consumers can get the goods they need and local businesses have access to international markets.”
    As a joint partnership with the Government of Canada (Transport Canada) and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, this has been part of a series of projects known as the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project. This work is being done to improve the movement of containers in and out of Roberts Bank by a capacity of 600,000 twenty-equivalent unit (TEU) containers, to a total of 2.4 million TEUs per year – all while reducing the impact of trade growth in the community of Delta.
    For more information about the project, visit www.portvancouver.com/truckstaging.

    Quotes
    “Keeping roads safe is important. By investing in this new facility, our government is ensuring the safety of the Delta community, while improving the flow of essential goods Canadians depend on, particularly as we continue to face the challenges of the global pandemic.” – Marc Garneau, minister of transport.
    “By investing in this project, our government is investing in community safety and economic recovery. Reducing truck traffic congestion is a big win for Delta. Trucks will be able to stage safely and inspections will be more efficient. Traffic and goods will flow more smoothly, getting people and product where they need to go.  As we gradually restart our economy, investments like this will ensure that Delta is well positioned to flourish.” – Carla Qualtrough, MP for Delta, B.C.
    “This new truck staging facility will increase safety, considerably improve efficiency and relieve traffic congestion around the port. The reduction of trucks idling will also help the environment. We’re always working to create efficiencies in our transportation networks.”  – Claire Trevena, minister of transportation and infrastructure.
    “Our government is pleased to invest in this project that benefits truck drivers and the community of Delta. Truck drivers will be better-served by the new staging facility that will provide much better parking and a safe place to queue while waiting to enter the Deltaport terminal.” – Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North. 

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Seaspan Shipyards Begins Sea Trials For Future Coast Guard Vessel CCGS John Cabot

    Seaspan Shipyards Marks Another Best-In-Class Milestone With The Start Of Sea Trials For Future Coast Guard Vessel CCGS John Cabot

    On August 18th, the future Coast Guard vessel the CCGS John Cabot cruised out of English Bay in Vancouver to begin sea trials, marking another major milestone for this third Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV) built by Seaspan Shipyards under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).
    The future CCGS John Cabot begins sea trials just six weeks after its official launch on July 3 at Seaspan’s North Vancouver shipyard. The time span between launch and sea trials is considered best-in-class in the shipbuilding industry and echoes the ship’s 97% complete status at launch, a rare accomplishment at launch that exceeded international benchmarks.
    Sea trials mark the final major phase in a shipbuilding project before delivery. Over the next ten days the ship will be put through its paces during rigorous full-scale exercises where specialists from Seaspan Shipyards, representatives from the Coast Guard and key equipment suppliers will conduct a series of performance and seaworthiness tests. The tests ensure that the ship operates as designed and that all systems – including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fishing and laboratory, communications, navigation, as well as fire and safety systems – are fully operational.
    On completion of sea trials, the future CCGS John Cabot will be prepared for an anticipated delivery to the Canadian Coast Guard in September before sailing to her home port St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador where she will take her place in the Coast Guard fleet alongside sister ships CCGS Sir John Franklin and CCGS Capt Jacques Cartier.
    “Moving from launch to sea trials in record time, particularly during a global pandemic, is a testament to the incredible talent and determination of the Seaspan Shipyards team, and intense collaboration and teamwork from our supply chain partners and the Canadian Coast Guard. Together, we are moving from strength to strength and demonstrating dramatic productivity and efficiency improvements with each ship delivered. These are exactly the outcomes intended by the architects of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, and they are the hallmarks of a modern shipyard that is firing on all cylinders,” said Mark Lamarre, Chief Executive Officer, Seaspan Shipyards.

    Quick Facts: CCGS John Cabot
    ·    Measuring 63.4 metres, the CCGS John Cabot will be one of the most advanced and capable ships of its size and type in the world.
    ·    CCGS John Cabot is the third OFSV built by Seaspan Shipyards under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. She will join her sister ships already in service — the CCGS Sir John Franklin, delivered in December 2019 and now stationed in Victoria, British Columbia, and the CCGS Capt Jacques Cartier, delivered on June 2019 and currently stationed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
    ·    The OFSV is fully equipped to support Fisheries and Oceans scientists in the collection and analysis of data on Canada’s marine ecosystems and the impacts of climate change. This floating laboratory features a full suite of state-of-the-art systems, including a deployable sensor-laden drop keel, high-tech fishing trawls and four science labs — a wet lab, a dry lab, an ocean lab and a control lab.
    ·    The OFSVs support scientific research through work such as:
    ·    performing fishing and acoustic surveys of fish and invertebrates;
    ·    collecting information on the abundance and distribution of marine species; and
    ·    collecting data on marine ecosystems and the impacts of human activity on fisheries resources and ecosystem health.
    ·    The OFSVs, although primarily focused on science and research, also have the capability to support search and rescue, and environmental response and operations as required. 

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Doosan Introduces Its Next Generation DA30-5 And DA45-5 Articulated Dump Trucks

    Doosan Introduces Its Next Generation DA30-5 And DA45-5 Articulated Dump Trucks

    As the newest generation of articulated dump trucks, the Doosan DA30-5 and DA45-5 represent the latest enhancements to articulated dump truck (ADT) performance, reliability, operator comfort and serviceability.
    “We upgraded our previous Doosan DA40-5 articulated dump truck to a DA45-5 because the truck’s maximum allowable payload has increased to 45 short tons,” says Aaron Kleingartner, Doosan Infracore North America product and dealer marketing manager. “The trend with articulated dump trucks has moved to the larger payload capacities, particularly in the 40 ton and larger range. Trucks in this size class regularly operate on large construction sites or in mining operations, so the new, bigger DA45-5 will fit nicely in these areas.”

    Self-Leveling Front Suspension
    The front suspension of the new DA30-5 and DA45-5 has been updated to a hydro-gas, self-leveling system to provide superior performance and greater shock absorption. Combined, these suspension system features allow for a better ride and operator comfort, especially when the truck is driven while empty. The truck’s hydro-gas cylinders connect to pressure accumulators. The accumulators and hydraulic system replace previous shock absorbers and a rubber spring. The updated suspension includes a self-leveling feature and the ability to change characteristics by adjusting the pressure. Also, the overall height of the front suspension can be changed by adjusting the suspension system pressure, which proves useful for lowering the transport height of the articulated dump trucks.

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Canada And Yukon Invest In Infrastructure To Support Communities And The Economy

    The safety and well-being of Northerners are top priorities of the governments of Canada and Yukon. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than residents’ personal health, it is also having a profound impact on the economy.
    That is why governments have been taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities, and continue to look ahead to see what more can be done.
    The Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and John Streicker, Minister of Community Services for the Government of Yukon, announced funding for three projects that will build or improve infrastructure in three communities across Yukon.
    One project is the construction of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre in Dawson to enable youth to pursue traditional hobbies and activities such as music and fine arts. In Carcross, residents will benefit from clean water with upgrades and expansion to the sewage lagoon and the construction of a new lift station. In Watson Lake, retrofit upgrades to the administrative building will improve energy efficiency, lowering costs and improving comfort for employees and visitors.
    These projects will improve the quality of life for Yukon residents, and create immediate and long-term jobs.
    The Government of Canada is investing over $6.5 million in these projects through the Investing in Canada plan, including the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS), Community Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS), Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream (RNIS), and the New Building Canada Fund – Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – Small Communities Fund (SCF). The Government of Yukon is providing over $2.4 million, while the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation is contributing $50,000.

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    “Protecting the health and safety of Canadians is our first priority. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, investing in infrastructure in Yukon is essential to ensure the speedy recovery of our economy, provide needed jobs, and protect the well-being of our communities. This is a great example of how we are working with our partners to build stronger, more resilient infrastructure that will serve Yukoners now and in the future,” said The Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
    “Community infrastructure is so important and these much-needed projects all help to improve the lives of Yukoners in different ways. A new youth centre for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in youth will provide a valuable cultural space for young people in Dawson, while Carcross is getting much-needed upgrades to its sewage system. I am also pleased to see green energy retrofits to the public administration building in Watson Lake, which is another step to building resilience to climate change in our communities,” stated John Streicker, Minister of Community Services, Yukon.
    "Tr'ondëk Hwëchin is very pleased to be moving ahead with construction of a new Youth Centre. After several years of housing this vital program in temporary facilities that lack the space to offer adequate programming, we are looking forward to completion of a first-class centre designed specifically for our youth. We could not be more proud of the TH youth who worked to make their dream of a new Youth Centre a reality, raising funds, lobbying government leaders, and playing an active role in the design of the new facility. The Youth Centre has long played an important role in keeping our young people healthy and engaged, and we are excited for a facility that finally reflects its central role in the life of our community," quoted Chief Roberta Joseph, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation.
    “The Town of Watson Lake is grateful for the funding which is allowing us to upgrade our public administration building. These energy retrofits will make our building more comfortable for staff and for the public. It will help the town save money and reduce greenhouse gasses. The solar power is a welcome addition to the building in showing some support for green energy. The new exterior finishes are a nice contrast to the beautiful scenery in the downtown. On behalf of the Town of Watson Lake, I would like to thank all parties for the funding and the work accomplished to the retrofit of our town administrative building,” said Chris Irvin, Deputy Mayor, Watson Lake.

    Quick facts
    •    Through the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Why Autonomous Transport Will Happen In Quarries And Light Mining First

    Why Autonomous Transport Will Happen In Quarries And Light Mining First

    Creating solutions capable of maximizing transport efficiency through advanced automation is the goal of an entire industry. For Volvo Autonomous Solutions, it’s likely to happen first in the controlled world of quarrying and mining.
    After developing steadily, step-by-careful-step, for more than 100 years, the automotive world is currently in the grip of a two-sided revolution: on the one side under pressure to reduce emissions by going electric, and on the other, striving to reach the Holy Grail of transport – the vehicle/machine that doesn’t need an operator. While great strides have been taken in the switch to hybrid and all-electric drive, creating autonomous transport is proving harder to perfect.
    “Automation has struggled in the mainstream automotive world because they are trying to get autonomous vehicles to work everywhere and safely coexist with all the variables of life – cars, trucks, bikes, people, dogs, cats – you name it,” says Perjohan Rosdahl, head of Off-Road at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “Solving all these issues at the same time is proving to be an enormously complex challenge, even for the world’s biggest automotive and technology companies. Our approach is to start small, in a tightly confined environment and build on our successes over time. A perfect place to start is quarries, which have clearly defined load-and-dump locations over generally short circuits.”

    Start Simple. Grow From There
    The move to autonomous machines will not be simply a case of replacing a machine with an operator to one without. Autonomous machines will prompt the automation of the whole process and require a new way of looking at the entire operation. Volvo Autonomous Solutions was created on January 1st 2020 to develop and commercialize autonomous transport solutions for the whole Volvo Group.
    As well as providing adapted machines from within the Volvo Group, Volvo Autonomous Solutions will support customers with solutions to autonomous machines’ other challenges, namely the supporting infrastructure, control towers, repair and maintenance, virtual drivers and even run the operations if needed. “It’s as much about a new mindset as it is about developing autonomous machines,” says Uwe Müller, sales and marketing lead for Off Road Solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “We are talking about automating a transport process, not just selling a single machine. Because of that we need to develop a total solution to manage this full process.”

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

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