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CAROB Roberts Bank Port
Roberts Bank Port is the seaport of Vancouver, in the city of Vancouverin Canada. Overseas routes include North America, Port code is CAROB.

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Port Code

CAROB

Name

Roberts Bank

Country / Region

Canada

City

Vancouver

Sea Routes

North America

Type

Latitude

49.0270000

Longitude

-123.1355000

Est. Unit Price

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Roberts Bank Port Overview

UN/LOCODE: CAROB | Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Roberts Bank is a seaport complex on the mainland coast of the Strait of Georgia at Delta, British Columbia, within the wider Port of Vancouver gateway. The supplied port profile identifies two terminals and positions Roberts Bank as an outer-harbour support area for Canada’s busiest port. Its logistics role combines marine export handling with container and bulk cargo connectivity, supported by rail and road links serving Metro Vancouver and the wider Canadian and U.S. Pacific Northwest hinterland. Our service team uses CAROB as a port-specific planning reference and confirms the applicable terminal, carrier, cargo acceptance and inland arrangements before booking.

Port code	CAROB
Country / city	Canada / Vancouver metropolitan area
Coordinates	49.0270000, -123.1355000
Port classification	Deep-sea coastal port complex with container, bulk/export and intermodal logistics functions

Key Highlights

Pacific gateway locationRoberts Bank provides access to the Strait of Georgia and the Vancouver-area marine logistics network, with onward connections into Western Canada.

Mixed cargo profileThe supplied profile records two terminals and significant export-coal activity; cargo acceptance must be checked against the selected terminal and service.

Rail-supported hinterlandCN Rail, CP Rail and BNSF Railway are identified in the supplied port data as relevant rail connections. Routing and interchange remain subject to the actual booking.

Terminal-specific planningContainer, bulk and project cargo operations may follow different cut-offs, gate procedures, equipment rules and documentation requirements.

Facilities & Services

Marine terminals: The supplied port profile identifies two terminals at Roberts Bank. Our team confirms the correct terminal before issuing shipping instructions, especially where cargo type and terminal compatibility differ.
Container handling: Containerized cargo may be arranged through the applicable Vancouver-area terminal service, subject to carrier acceptance, equipment availability, terminal appointment rules and published cut-offs.
Bulk and export handling: Roberts Bank has a strong bulk-export role, including coal movements referenced in the supplied profile. Bulk cargo requires terminal-specific nomination, cargo specifications and environmental or regulatory documentation where applicable.
Rail and road interfaces: The port is connected with regional road distribution and rail networks. Actual routing depends on the ocean carrier, terminal, inland ramp, equipment type and destination.
Marine support: The supplied profile identifies Seaspan International tugboat services for the terminals. Vessel movements and marine services remain subject to terminal and port operating arrangements.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Trans-Pacific direction: Cargo may be planned between Roberts Bank and Asian markets through carrier networks calling at the Vancouver gateway; direct-call status, rotation and frequency must be confirmed for the booking date.
North American distribution: Import cargo can move by truck or rail into British Columbia, Alberta and other Canadian destinations, with possible onward movement to the U.S. Pacific Northwest and inland U.S. markets.
Rail-linked routing: CN, CP and BNSF connectivity can support inland planning, but interchange, ramp availability, locomotive capacity, chassis supply and destination terminal conditions may affect the actual schedule.
Timing factors: Ocean schedule changes, weather in the Strait of Georgia, terminal congestion, rail dwell, customs release, inspections, reefer plug availability and truck appointment capacity can all change the end-to-end transit time. Our service team provides a confirmed estimate only after checking the selected service.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandMetro Vancouver, British Columbia and the Western Canadian provinces are the principal planning area, with rail and road options extending beyond the local market.

Export commoditiesCoal is specifically referenced in the supplied port profile. Other bulk commodities require confirmation of terminal acceptance, cargo form, specification and regulatory status.

Containerized cargoConsumer goods, industrial inputs, machinery, agricultural products and general merchandise may be routed through the Vancouver-area container network when accepted by the selected carrier and terminal.

Special handlingReefer, oversized, overweight, hazardous and project cargo should be pre-screened for equipment, road restrictions, terminal handling capability and inland delivery feasibility.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier documentation cut-off, verified gross mass, terminal receiving window, gate appointment and rail cut-off are not interchangeable. Our service team checks each milestone against the booked terminal and vessel.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, emergency contact and container details before booking. Acceptance, segregation and terminal approval must be confirmed in advance under Canadian and carrier requirements.
Customs and inspections: Importers should arrange complete commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, permits and broker instructions before arrival. Customs release does not automatically mean terminal or rail release; holds and examinations can create storage or demurrage exposure.
Inland delivery: Confirm container weight, chassis or drayage availability, delivery appointment, overweight permissions and receiver hours. For rail cargo, verify ramp, interchange and last-free-day details before dispatch.

Operational dates, storage rules, free time, inspection arrangements and fees are service-specific and time-sensitive. Our service team confirms them from the carrier, terminal, railway and customs broker before execution.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo description, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, loading plan and destination before requesting a rate so that the appropriate terminal and inland mode can be screened.
For hazardous, reefer, overweight, out-of-gauge or project cargo, obtain carrier and terminal pre-approval before confirming the shipper’s delivery appointment.
Build schedule margin around vessel changes, terminal receiving windows, rail capacity and customs examination risk; do not plan delivery solely from the advertised ocean transit.
Where the selected service is constrained, our team can compare truck, rail, alternate Vancouver-area gateway or another Canadian Pacific gateway, subject to carrier acceptance, cost and cargo requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roberts Bank the same as the Port of Vancouver?Roberts Bank is a port complex in Delta that supports the wider Port of Vancouver gateway. In booking and documentation, the exact terminal, carrier service and operational location should be confirmed rather than relying only on the metropolitan port name.
Can all cargo be booked under CAROB?No. The applicable terminal and carrier determine whether container, bulk, dangerous, reefer, overweight or project cargo can be accepted. Our service team checks cargo compatibility before final booking.
Does rail availability guarantee inland transit?No. Rail connection does not guarantee a fixed transit time. Interchange, ramp capacity, equipment supply, customs release, weather and terminal dwell may affect the delivery plan.
What information is needed for a rate request?Provide origin, destination, commodity, HS code where available, packaging, quantity, container or equipment type, gross weight, dimensions, hazardous-goods details and required delivery date.
How should importers manage possible inspections?Prepare accurate documents and broker instructions before arrival, maintain funds and authority for duties or fees, and allow schedule margin. An inspection or customs hold may delay terminal pickup even when the vessel has discharged.

Data Sources & Provenance

The hard identifiers and coordinates below follow the supplied CAROB port profile. Time-sensitive operating conditions must be rechecked before each shipment.

Supplied port data: Port code, name, country, city association, coordinates, two-terminal description, rail references, tug-service reference and historical cargo-capacity statements are based on the provided port profile. Historical capacity or annual-volume statements are not treated as current operating guarantees.
Port authority reference: General gateway, terminal and port-system verification should be checked through portvancouver.com.
Canadian transportation regulatory reference: Applicable marine, dangerous-goods and transportation requirements should be verified through tc.canada.ca.
Customs reference: Import, export, release and examination procedures should be confirmed through cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.
Railway references: Network and service feasibility should be confirmed with the relevant operating railway, including cn.ca, cpr.ca or bnsf.com, as applicable.

Sources establish the relevant port, regulatory and transport framework; they do not replace the carrier’s booking confirmation, terminal notice, customs-broker instruction or railway operating plan. Our service team confirms shipment-specific details before execution.