As Olympics Approach, Expect Delays in BC

(Materials Management & Distribution – Deana Rosolen)

Efforts in place to mitigate congestion, but deliveries will take longer

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take over Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, from February 12 to March 21. There will be a massive influx of people and a corresponding spike in demand for goods, not to mention an array of unique items to be moved – bobsleighs, anyone? Plus, many roadways, particularly in downtown areas, will be closed to traffic.

The streets and highways feeding the Games will certainly be more congested than normal, but there are plans in place to ensure that the supply chains supporting the Games run smoothly. The City of Vancouver and other agencies have issued plenty of information about what shippers and carriers should expect. Read more here.