Montreal Port Authority (MPA)

Port of Montreal signs decarbonization agreement with SOFIAC

In a bid to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has entered into a partnership with SOFIAC, an investment fund specializing in decarbonization.

SOFIAC will support the Canadian port in a comprehensive energy efficiency project that can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operational buildings by over 60%.

With a multi-million dollar investment from SOFIAC, the MPA will benefit from deep retrofit without needing to invest...

https://container-news.com/port-of-montreal-signs-decarbonization-agreement-with-sofiac/

Montreal Port Authority completes major rail capacity optimization project

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced the completion of its significant rail capacity optimization project, an initiative aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of the port’s logistics services.

Implemented over three years at a total cost of US$46 million, this ambitious project stretches from Bourbonnière Avenue to Panet Street, near the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, and represents a major boost to the Port of Montreal’s rail capacity.

Known as the “Montreal Model,” the Port of...

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Port of Montreal among North America’s greenest ports

For the 17th consecutive year, the Port of Montreal has been recognized for its sustainable development practices and environmental performance by Green Marine, the leading voluntary environmental certification programme in the marine shipping industry.

The results were announced at the annual GreenTech conference held in Halifax, Canada from 5 to 7 June.

Among the 59 participating port authorities, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) achieved top-tier rankings, earning a perfect score of 5 out of...

https://container-news.com/port-of-montreal-among-north-americas-greenest-ports/

Port of Montreal signs partnership deal to proceed with new box terminal project

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced its partnership agreement with Contrecoeur Terminal Constructors General Partnership (CTCGP), which consists of Pomerleau and Aecon.

This collaboration will support the MPA in designing the in-water works for its Contrecœur expansion project using a progressive design-build (progressive DB) approach.

In October of last year, MPA announced its intention to adopt a hybrid strategy for the design and implementation of its expansion project. Under this...

https://container-news.com/port-of-montreal-signs-partnership-deal-to-proceed-with-new-box-terminal-project/

Montreal Port Authority announces new president and CEO

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) appointed Julie Gascon as the new president and CEO of the organisation. She will take up her new position on 12 February 2024.

Julie Gascon has held a number of strategic positions with Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, while she is currently president and CEO of the Pacific Pilotage Authority.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to welcome Julie Gascon to the MPA. Her wealth of experience and exemplary career path attest both to her...

https://container-news.com/montreal-port-authority-announces-new-president-and-ceo/

Port of Montreal announces interim president and CEO

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has announced that Geneviève Deschamps, current vice president of Finance at MPA, will be interim president and chief executive officer, effective from 21 August 2023.

“Geneviève has all the leadership qualities required to ensure the continuity of operations, mobilise the teams and pursue the deployment of the strategic plan,” said Nathalie Pilon, chair of the MPA board of directors.

Nathalie Pilon added, “She will lead a solid management team that is working to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-montreal-announces-interim-president-and-ceo/

Canadian ports team up on shipping decarbonisation

In 2022, the ports of Montreal, Québec City, and Trois-Rivières agreed to collaborate on a variety of issues, including communication, innovation, the environment, maritime operations, and asset management.

The Canadian ports are now joining forces to speed up the decarbonisation of marine transport along the St. Lawrence River corridor by announcing their combined participation in the Net-Zero Challenge.

The Net-Zero Challenge, which was launched in August 2022 by the Canadian Minister of...

https://container-news.com/canadian-ports-team-up-on-shipping-decarbonisation/

Montreal’s Contrecœur container terminal project enters new phase

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has proceeded with the expansion project in Contrecœur with Axium Infrastructure Canada and Pomerleau Capital, Ports America Holdings and Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) being the three bid respondents that have been qualified.

The international Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued on 23 November 2021, using the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) model and the Canadian authority evaluated five compliant bid packages.

“The Request for...

https://container-news.com/montreals-contrecoeur-container-terminal-project-enters-new-phase/

Port of Montreal, Canadian National partner on Contrecœur terminal rail expansion

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and Canadian National Railway (CN) have reached an agreement to integrate rail transport at the MPA’s new container terminal in Contrecœur, Canada.

This initiative aims to maximise the terminal’s efficiency and ensure a competitive commercial offering, as well as a stronger market positioning of the new terminal with greater access to key markets in North America, according to a statement.

“The Contrecœur container terminal is a strategic project for Quebec’s...

https://container-news.com/port-of-montreal-canadian-national-partner-on-contrecoeur-terminal-rail-expansion/

Montreal Port Authority proceeds with future box terminal project

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is entering a new phase in achieving its Contrecoeur expansion as it prepares to launch a Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) procurement process that will be open to national and international industry players.

“Factoring in our timeline, we are proceeding with the development and implementation of the Contrecœur container terminal through this national and international procurement process, which will make it possible for us to identify which...

https://container-news.com/montreal-port-authority-proceeds-with-future-box-terminal-project/

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