GCT Global Container Terminals Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
May 14 2024 - 5:10AM
Global Container Terminals Inc. (GCT) is a 2024 winner of the
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program for our excellence in
business performance and innovation. GCT’s inclusion underscores
our unwavering dedication to operational excellence and, through
strategic investments in technology, infrastructure, and
environmental initiatives we continue to set new standards for the
industry.
"We are honored to be named one of Canada's Best Managed
Companies," says Eric Waltz, President and CEO of Global Container
Terminals. "This achievement is a testament to the hard work and
dedication of our employees, who continually strive for excellence
in everything they do. Our values of safety, pride, and
professionalism are more than just a tagline, these are the words
behind every action, innovation, and success at GCT. These
principles are upheld daily by our leadership, staff, and workforce
to provide best-in-class service to our customers and
stakeholders.”
GCT extends our heartfelt appreciation to our employees,
customers, and partners for their continued support and dedication.
Together, we will continue to innovate, lead, and make a positive
impact on the world around us.
The Canada’s Best Managed Companies program stands as a hallmark
of business excellence, showcasing the outstanding achievements of
Canadian-owned and managed businesses for their innovative business
practices and outstanding commitment to performance. With a history
dating back to 1993, the program has celebrated the success of over
1100 companies, with nearly 500 currently among its esteemed
network of winners.
“Over the past year, companies such as GCT Global Container
Terminals have continually adapted and successfully responded to
challenges, seized new opportunities, and leveraged
industry-leading competencies to maximize their investments and
drive sustainable growth,” said Lorrie King, Partner, Deloitte
Private, Global Best Managed Leader and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best
Managed Companies program. “By demonstrating an increased focus on
environmental, social, and governance themes, these winners have
set the standard of excellence for Canada’s business
ecosystem.”
About Canada’s Best Managed
Companies Program
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark
of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year
since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of
entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a
rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management
skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1)
Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners
selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner,
award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained
their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to
annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner,
after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed
status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the
program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive
years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their
Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are
Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more
information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca
About GCT Global Container Terminals
GCT Global Container Terminals is a majority
Canadian-owned container terminal operator in Port of
Vancouver. GCT has been making waves on the Vancouver
waterfront for over a hundred years, dating back to 1907 when it
started as Empire Stevedoring playing a major role in developing
Canada’s Pacific Gateway in collaboration with supply chain
partners. Today, GCT is operating two Green
Marine certified gateway terminals: GCT Vanterm in Vancouver
and GCT Deltaport in Delta with the capacity to handle over 3
million TEUs.
Visit www.globalterminals.com or
follow us @globalterminals to find out more about
GCT.
Denise Trent
GCT Global Container Terminals Inc.
+1 604 267 5396
media@globalterminals.com