The Quebec Port Authority (QPA) reported a new record for tonnage, with close to 29 millions of tons of merchandise handled in 2011. When compared to 2010, these results correspond to a growth of over 18% of the tonnage handled, one of the best percentages of the kind in the country in 2011-2012.
"This is an exceptional performance for the Port of Quebec" said Mario Girard, President and CEO of the QPA. "No less than four terminals located on the QPA's territory have had a record year. St. Lawrence Stevedoring, IMTT-Quebec Inc., Béton Provincial and Ultramar have all enjoyed an unprecedented year. For the others, this is in most cases their second best year since the millennium began. In short, everyone contributed to this success."
The QPA cites the versatility of the Port of Quebec's terminals, as well as the great diversity of products handled, as one of the main strengths favoring the development of harbour activities.
The Port Authority says the important role played by the Port of Quebec in merchandise being transshipped to or from the Great Lakes will continue to represent a large potential for opportunities in the years to come.
"The perspectives for the future are very interesting for the Port of Quebec. We have every reason to believe that we will remain a hub in the transshipment of liquid and dry bulk for Eastern and Central Canada" added Mario Girard.
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