Highlights

Total volume of goods handled:

36 million tonnes

+5.8%

Containers 14.4 MT (1.7 M TEUs) arrow up

+1.2%

Dry bulk 8.6 MT arrow up

+7 %

Liquid bulk 13 MT arrow up

+10.6%

Cruises

                                                    49
                                                    cruise ships

                                                    50 929
                                                    passengers and crew members

Chair and CEO message

To sustainably link communities, we are building the future by thinking not only about the continuity of our activities, but also about the sustainability of the communities around us, the logistics ecosystem in which we operate, and the natural environment in which we grow and develop professionally.

Benefits and traffic

The Port of Montreal reported an overall increase of 5.8% in volumes compared to last year, with a total of 36 million tonnes of cargo passing through its facilities. The container sector accounted for 40% of total volumes with 14.4 million tonnes, liquid bulk for 36% with 13 million tonnes, and dry bulk for 24% with 8.2 million tonnes.

Trading with the world

Served by six of the world’s largest shipping lines—Cosco, CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC and OOCL—and by Oceanex for the domestic market, the Port of Montreal connects people and businesses here to 140 countries around the world through direct services or transshipment ports.

Major projects: Investing to prepare the future

Ensuring the quality of services and the sustainability of port facilities remained a top priority for the MPA. As the Port of Montreal approaches its maximum land-based container handling capacity, the MPA continued to prepare for the future by pursuing its large-scale expansion project in Contrecœur. At the same time, on the Island of Montreal, investments of $117.4 million were made during the year, thereby helping to improve both supply chain fluidity and the city-port interface.

Sustainable development

Sustainable development is fully in line with the values that have underpinned the strategic vision and management of MPA activities for many decades. As a signatory to the AIVP 2030 Agenda of the Worldwide Network of Port Cities, the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization and the Montreal Climate Partnership, the MPA has implemented a number of practical actions. It has also forged international partnerships aimed at protecting the environment and biodiversity, reducing its carbon footprint, soundly managing its assets and continuing to integrate harmoniously into the urban fabric.

Commitment and outreach

The Port of Montreal is deeply committed to the people who make up its team and to the communities around it. Transparent communications, openness to the public and community support are among its priorities.

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF PORT ACTIVITIES IN MONTREAL

19 000

obs direct, indirect and induced

2.6 B$

in economic benefits

1.7 million

TEUs handled

Year in brief

January
The Québec Express won the Gold-Headed Cane
February
All aboard! exhibition reopened at the Port Centre after sanitary measures were lifted
March
Port 2030 participatory process launched, with the public and Port of Montreal stakeholders invited to express their opinions on four major themes: the environment, the economy, innovation and society
April
Montreal Port Authority and Canadian National Railways reached agreement in principle to develop the rail component of Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion
April
Port of Montreal joined United Nations Global Compact
April
MPA and Arbre-Évolution Coop worked together to analyze City of Contrecœur’s natural environment
May
Port of Montreal joined Getting to Zero coalition
May
Port of Montreal welcomed several new vessels, including CMA-CGM Montreal
May
New cruise season began after being cancelled for two consecutive seasons
May
Major milestone reached for Contrecœur expansion project: three teams qualified for the next stage
June
Port of Montreal awarded $15+ million to support Quebec’s economic recovery
June
Port authorities of Montreal, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières announced formation of a working group to strengthen St. Lawrence corridor
June
Port of Montreal joined the Grand Circle of Commitment for the full participation of Indigenous peoples in the Quebec economy
June
MPA mandated the UPA Montérégie to protect and rehabilitate the main spawning habitat of copper redhorse fish
June
New hydrogen-powered equipment prototypes welcomed by QSL at Port of Montreal
August
Port of Montreal teams competed in the MS Bike Tour and the Desgagnés Kayak Challenge
August
Port of Montreal’s vehicle repair workshop earned Green Key Platinum certification
September
Port of Montreal celebrated the planting of 100,000 trees through Urban Forest Alliance
October
MPA announced its financial support for the Île Bouchard shoreline restoration project
November
Port of Montreal welcomed the Maersk Idaho on its first call to Montreal
November
Port of Montreal pledged to protect endangered species
December
2,000 trees in five years: mission accomplished