Port of Montreal

Government of Canada allocates over US$12 million to Pie-IX Railway Bridge Project

The Port of Montreal celebrates the allocation of US$12.36 million in funding, announced on 25 March by Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, for the Pie-IX railway bridge project, facilitated through the National Trade Corridors Fund.

This significant investment is expected to enhance and modernise the Port of Montreal’s transportation infrastructure. Such efforts aim to bolster the efficiency and resilience of the supply chain, crucial not only for Montreal but also for...

https://container-news.com/government-of-canada-allocates-over-us12-million-to-pie-ix-railway-bridge-project/

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/

Canada invests US$1.9 million in supply chain initiatives

The Port of Montreal is delighted by the recent announcement from Transport Canada regarding funding exceeding US$1.9 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund.

These grants support two projects aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency through the utilization of innovative technological solutions, thereby bolstering Canadian trade corridors.

Close to US$1.9 million is being allocated to Montreal’s Centre interuniversitaire de recherche en analyse des organisations (CIRANO) to establish...

https://container-news.com/canada-invests-us1-9-million-in-supply-chain-initiatives/

Julie Gascon named new Port of Montreal president and CEO

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has named Julie Gascon as its next president and CEO. A master mariner, she is currently president and CEO of the Vancouver, B.C., based Pacific Pilotage Authority and will take up her new position on February 12, 2024.

Gascon, a graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College, comes to the leadership role at Canada’s second largest port with a track record that includes holding a number of strategic positions with Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.

“On...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/julie-gascon-named-new-port-of-montreal-president-and-ceo/

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/

Canadian government invests US$110 million in new Montréal container terminal

Pablo Rodriguez, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, announced a US$110 million (CA$150 million) investment under the National Trade Corridors Fund to construct a new box terminal in the port of Montréal.

The new terminal is expected to boost the port’s container capacity to accommodate the growing demand for cargo transportation while also assisting in the smooth running of the port. The following features will be included in the new terminal’s construction: a 675-metre-long...

https://container-news.com/canadian-government-invests-us110-million-in-new-montreal-container-terminal/

Funding secured for new container terminal at Canada’s Port of Montreal

The Canadian government, through Transport Canada, has confirmed that it will invest up to CA$150 million (US$) under the National Trade Corridors Fund to build a new container terminal for the Montreal Port Authority within the city of Contrecoeur, Quebec. The new terminal will increase the Port...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ship-world/port-world/funding-secured-for-new-container-terminal-at-canadas-port-of-montreal/

Canada invests CA$150M for new container terminal in Montreal

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The Canadian government is investing CA$150 million (US$110 million) to develop a new container...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canada-invests-ca150m-for-new-container-terminal-in-montreal

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