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The Port of Montreal joins the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization

Montreal, October 27, 2021 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) reiterates its firm commitment to sustainable development by joining the 200 signatories of the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization. Launched by the Getting to Zero Coalition in partnership with the Global Maritime Forum, World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action, this action calls on

House of Commons passes Bill C-29 – Full resumption of operations at the Port of Montreal and an end to the uncertainty

Montreal, May 1, 2021 — Operations at the Port of Montreal will regain their needed stability gradually over the next few hours, following passage by the House of Commons of an Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of operations at the Port of Montreal. This decision means that the operational and commercial uncertainty related to labour relations between the dockworkers’

THE QUEBEC GOVERNMENT GRANTS $55 MILLION TO THE CONTRECOEUR CONTAINER TERMINAL PROJECT

This morning, the Government of Quebec announced $55 million in financial assistance to the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) towards its expansion project in Contrecoeur. “The Government of Quebec’s backing is an important signal for the MPA and reflects a shared commitment to provide local businesses with a highly efficient supply chain,” said MPA President and CEO Martin Imbleau. “This funding will enable us to undertake the work necessary to develop the new container terminal

Canada Infrastructure Bank invests $300 million in Port of Montreal’s expansion project in Contrecoeur

MONTREAL – Canada Infrastructure Bank announced it is committing up to $300 million in financing to the Port of Montreal’s project to build a new container terminal in Contrecoeur. The Canada Infrastructure Bank’s (CIB) financing demonstrates significant support for the expansion of the largest port in Eastern Canada, which must expand its activities to fully participate

The place of innovation in Montreal’s supply chain is the focus of a new video clip

The Montreal Port Authority is releasing a new video clip as part of its series to raise awareness of the Port’s impact on the regional and national economy. Bringing together several stakeholders from the business community, the clip focuses on a key element of the marine industry’s vision for the future: innovation, a tool for

ARRIVAL OF COSCO SHIPPING LINES: A 7th MAJOR SHIPPING LINE COMMITS TO THE PORT OF MONTREAL

After a record year marked by a 9% increase in the number of containers transiting through the Port of Montreal, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is proud to announce the arrival of a seventh international container shipping line, Cosco Shipping Lines. Cosco Shipping Lines, which ranks third in the world in container transport, wants to

MEDOV celebrates its seventieth anniversary

On September 15 Giulio Schenone, Medov’s Chairman, has welcomed clients, suppliers and partners from all over the world to celebrate Medov’s Seventieth Anniversary in the exclusive location of Palazzo della Meridiana in Genoa. The program of the evening included, after a welcome cocktail, a seated dinner in the beautiful Sala del Colonnato, followed by the

L’arrivo della prima Nave dell’anno al Porto di Montreal

Montreal, June 12, 2017. – The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) celebrated on June 10th the arrival of the MS Maasdam, the first ship to dock at the Port of Montreal’s new cruise terminal. Alongside Verdun MNA Isabelle Melançon, representing the Government of Quebec, and Mayor of Montreal Denis Coderre, MPA President and CEO Sylvie Vachon and VIP guests

L’autorità Portuale di Montreal festeggia il 125° anno di presenza della compagnia navale Hapag-Lloyd

Montreal, 16 Maggio 2017 – L’autorità Portuale di Montreal (MPA) è lieta di festeggiare il 125° anno di presenza della compagnia navale Hapag-Lloyd in Canada. La prima nave della compagnia che si approcciò al mercato canadese attraccò nel porto di Montreal nel lontano Marzo 1892. Si tratta di un battello a vapore lungo appena 90 metri,

Consegna del 178 Gold-Headed Cane nello spirito delle celebrazioni del 2017

Montreal, 5 Gennaio 2017 – Il Presidente e Amministratore Delegato dell’ Autorità Portuale di Montreal Sylvie Vachon ha consegnato nella giornata odierna il Gold-Headed Cane all’Agente Marittimo Denis Blondeau della SMK tanker, il quale ha accettato il riconoscimento a nome del Capitano Danel JU della Corea del Sud, Capitano della Chem Sirius, la prima nave transoceanica