Redevelopment of the CanEst terminal area

The Port of Montreal's CanEst terminal is being modernized in response to growth in containerized grain exports. The $26.2 million project aims to increase handling capacity by 20%, optimize operational space and integrate sustainable features. An initiative combining performance, safety and respect for the environment.

General presentation

Located on the historic site of former silo No. 3, the CanEst Transit Inc. facility specializes in exporting containerized grain via the Port of Montreal to international markets. As demand develops and to support the company’s growth, which has risen more than 86% over the past four years, the MPA is launching a project to redevelop and retrofit the terminal. Valued at $26.2 million, the project will increase the terminal’s handling capacity by 20%, optimize operational space, raise container storage capacity and increase export volumes, while decreasing health and safety risks for workers and minimizing visual and noise impacts.