40,6 million tonnes
Up 4.3% over 2018
Exceeding the 40 million tonne mark of cargo handled was a historic first. It also made 2019 the sixth consecutive record year for the Port of Montreal.
In total, all sectors combined, 40.6 million tonnes of cargo were handled in 2019, up 4.3% over 2018. Whether containerized, dry bulk, liquid bulk or non-containerized, the Port of Montreal can handle all types of cargo in its versatile facilities. Its strategic geographic location, efficient intermodal network and vision of development based on technological innovation ensure that the Port of Montreal remains a strong vector of regional and national economic development.
The balance between imported and exported containerized goods remained stable. Exports accounted for 48% of our traffic in 2019, while imports accounted for 52% of the total goods handled. This allowed the Port of Montreal to serve the export needs of local businesses and, through imports, to meet the public’s consumer needs and industrial needs for raw materials.
Backed by a logistics ecosystem of 6,300 businesses, the Port of Montreal continued to support and contribute to the regional and national economy, generating $2.6 billion in added value to the Canadian economy and more than 19,000 jobs related to the marine industry.