I would expect that the primary means for grain handling facilities such as the Pacific Gateway Terminal at the port of Vancouver to distinguish themselves would be their ability to handle enormous boats and tens of thousands of train cars. But this announcement, sent out by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in response to an investigation by the Commissioner of Competition, implies that the increasingly important role of other factors.

"Pacific Gateway Terminals is providing cost-competitive service to customers while adding value in much-needed areas of identity preservation, product traceability, food safety, and railcar and vessel logistics," said Malecha.