Report on the first edition of Port Day
Press release
Over 10,000 people came to discover Montreal’s port ecosystem
Montreal, September 23, 2024 — Yesterday, September 22, 2024, the first edition of the Port of Montreal’s Port Day took place. The Montreal Port Authority and its partners from the port ecosystem were thrilled to welcome so many visitors, and to be able to present such a unifying event showcasing the marine industry! In all, no fewer than 10,000 people came to make the most of the many activities and learn more about port activities. We are already looking forward to the next edition!
Popular activities
Whether it was for the children’s activities, to visit a ship, a train, the Port of Montreal Tower or the shipping exhibition area, or take a guided tour of port facilities, the public was out in force throughout Port Day. The Port of Montreal Tower alone welcomed about 800 visitors, the Port Centre welcomed 800 visitors and the four bus tour departures quickly sold out.
“How proud and honoured we are that such a great crowd turned out for our Port Day! I applaud the excellent work of our in-house teams, whose efforts contributed enormously to the event’s success. The presentations of port operations were not only educational, but fascinating. I’m delighted to say that the site was filled with smiles and enthusiasm! A big thank you to all our partners from the port ecosystem for their invaluable contribution. Without them, this day would not have been as memorable. We already can’t wait to welcome you back for the next edition!” said Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority.
A few souvenir photos
Thank you to our partners!
Many thanks to all the sponsors who made it possible to stage this major event aimed at raising the profile of the port and marine community: Desgagnés, Fednav, Hapag-Lloyd, Canfornav, Logistec, MSC, Oceanex, CN, CSL and CPKC.
Our thanks also go to the stakeholders in the Montreal port industry who came to share their activities, including the Canadian Coast Guard, the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES), Mariners’ House of Montreal, AML Cruises, Hapag Lloyd, Logistec, Human Resources Sectorial Committee of the Maritime Industry sectoriel de la main-d’oeuvre maritime and QSL.
Operated by the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), the Port of Montreal is the largest container port in Eastern Canada and a diversified transshipment centre that handles all types of goods: containerized and non-containerized cargo, liquid bulk and dry bulk. The only container port in Quebec, it is a destination port served by the largest shipping lines in the world. It is also an intermodal hub with a service offering that is unique in North America, featuring its own rail network directly dockside connected to Canada’s two national rail networks. The MPA also operates a Cruise Terminal and a Port Centre. The MPA factors economic, social and environmental components into its corporate initiatives. This commitment is governed by a sustainable development policy whose guiding principles focus on involvement, cooperation and accountability. Port activity in Canada supports some 590,000 jobs and generates $93.5 billion in economic activity.About the Port of Montreal
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