The Port of Vancouver says more than 40 ships are waiting at anchor amid rail blockades by supporters of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs in their battle over a northern B.C. gas pipeline.
“Due to the recent disruptions in rail operations and protest activity, the demand for anchorages is currently exceeding the availability, causing a backlog of ships waiting to get into port,” said Port of Vancouver spokesperson Danielle Jang in an email.
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