International Container Terminal Announcement for Port of Quebec Set for Tomorrow – Journal de Québec

Québec is set to announce its designation as an international container terminal tomorrow, marking a significant development in Canada’s maritime trade infrastructure.

The announcement, expected from federal officials, will confirm the Port of Québec’s new status as a hub for international containerized cargo, expanding the country’s capacity to handle global shipping traffic beyond the current five designated ports: Halifax, Saint John (New Brunswick), Montréal, Prince Rupert, and Vancouver.

This move follows sustained advocacy by the Chambre de commerce maritime (CCM), which has pushed for the diversification of Canada’s entry points for international goods to reduce reliance on U.S. Ports and strengthen domestic supply chains.

A study commissioned by the CCM and conducted by Aviseo Conseil estimates that authorizing international container services at Québec and five other inland ports — Valleyfield, Hamilton, Windsor, Picton, and Goderich — could generate up to $130 million annually in additional revenue for private sectors in Québec and Ontario, while yielding up to $80 million in fiscal revenues for federal and provincial governments.