Our History
Established in 1929, PCT's early years were in New Westminster, British Columbia, at the current site of the Westminster Quay Public Market. At that time, our company handled general cargo such as apples, wood and refrigerated food.
In 1960, PCT expanded to Port Moody and switched to handling sulphur and ethylene glycol. More than forty years later, our company has grown into the world's largest sulphur export terminal, and one of the largest bulk liquid terminals in the Port of Vancouver.
During this time, Pacific Coast Terminals has also become an integral part of Port Moody. We are an ongoing supporter of arts, cultural and environmental initiatives in the community, and one of the largest industrial employers in the city.
In 1960, PCT expanded to Port Moody and switched to handling sulphur and ethylene glycol. More than forty years later, our company has grown into the world's largest sulphur export terminal, and one of the largest bulk liquid terminals in the Port of Vancouver.
During this time, Pacific Coast Terminals has also become an integral part of Port Moody. We are an ongoing supporter of arts, cultural and environmental initiatives in the community, and one of the largest industrial employers in the city.
A 1935 bulk carrier docks at the original Pacific Coast Terminals site in New Westminster. In those days, trains would stop next to the ship so that a crane could transfer general cargo from the railcar into the ship's hatches.
In this photo from the 1930s, a PCT employee assembles a cargo net, which was used to prevent boxes of goods from falling into the water as they were transferred manually and by crane between ship and shore.
Did you know?
1966 - Port Moody terminal expands to its present size of 108 acres
Contact Info
Telephone: 604-939-7371
E-mail: pctinfo@pct.ca