SSA Marine

Western Stevedoring is the largest provider of stevedoring services on Vancouver Island. Cruise ship services are provided at the port of Victoria, break bulk terminal services are provided through the port of Cowichan Bay. Additionally, vessel stevedoring services are provided at all Vancouver Island ports. Our company is dedicated to providing exceptional customer care and world-class service. We are committed to providing total transportation solutions in response to the global demands of our clients.

Western Stevedoring started as McKay Stevedoring and Contracting Company.  The first contract was to load lumber on to the ‘S.S. Bell’ at Port Alberni, BC over 6 decades ago. A humble beginning, yet one that was to see the company become a major stevedoring contractor in British Columbia.

 In 1950, the company name was changed to Western Stevedoring. Since then the company has grown to handle 12 million tones of cargo annually.