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PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — British Columbia ports are benefiting from rising overseas demand for Canadian commodities, with Trigon Pacific Terminals reporting a 14 per cent increase in export volumes at its Prince Rupert facility in 2025.
The company said it handled 10.4 million metric tonnes of dry and liquid bulk products last year, representing about 40 per cent of all cargo exported through the Port of Prince Rupert. Trigon is the largest bulk export terminal in northern British Columbia and ships steelmaking and thermal coal, petroleum coke and liquid propane gas.
“Our volume growth is noteworthy, but success isn’t measured by volumes alone,” President and Chief Executive Craig Olley said in a statement. “For Trigon, it is about working to enable Canada’s trade objectives and, through that, building even stronger communities on Canada’s northwest coast.”
Japan and South Korea were among the top destinations for exports departing from Trigon’s berth in 2025, with additional volumes shipped to China, India and parts of Europe. The company said its long-standing commodity mix continues to support both export growth and local economic benefits.
Trigon said it remains focused on maintaining strong safety and environmental performance while advancing diversification projects aligned with national export growth goals. In June 2025, the company made a final investment decision on a $750 million propane export project and said it has secured agreements with customers seeking to export and purchase propane.
“There’s a huge market opportunity to expand exports of Canadian LPG to the Asia Pacific,” Olley said, adding the project would help address a growing export capacity gap.
Construction of Trigon’s second berth advanced through 2025, with completion of marine infrastructure expected in the first half of 2026.
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