MONTREAL
- Latitude: 45.557 •
- Longitude: -73.5167 •
- East Coast Canada •
- Port in Canada
Address: Canada
Port of Montreal, Canada
Overview
The Port of Montreal is one of Canada's primary ports and a major hub for international shipping. Situated on the Saint Lawrence River, the port serves as a critical connection between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. It handles a diverse array of cargo including containers, bulk cargo, and liquids.
Location
- Country: Canada
- Province: Quebec
- City: Montreal
- Coordinates: Approximately 45.5° N, 73.5° W
Facilities and Infrastructure
Terminals:
- Container Terminals: There are several major container terminals including the Viau Terminal, Maisonneuve Terminal, Cast Terminal, and Racine Terminal.
- Bulk Terminals: These handle a variety of dry and liquid bulk cargo.
- Grain Terminals: Dedicated facilities for grain export.
- Cruise Terminal: Iberville Passenger Terminal caters to cruise ships.
Berths: Multiple berths accommodating vessels of varying sizes.
Draft Depth: Generally ranging from 11 to 15 meters, suitable for Panamax and smaller vessels.
Storage: Warehousing and open storage areas for various types of cargo.
Equipment: Modern cranes, forklifts, and other cargo handling equipment.
Connectivity
- Rail Connections: Extensive rail connections linking to Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) railway networks.
- Road Network: Well-connected to highways facilitating efficient truck transport.
- Airports: Proximity to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport for air freight integration.
- Intermodal Facilities: Robust intermodal facilities for seamless cargo transfer between different transport modes.
Services
- Pilotage: Mandatory pilotage requirements are in place for navigating the Saint Lawrence River.
- Tug Services: Available for assisting with berthing and unberthing.
- Customs and Inspection: On-site customs facilities and inspection services.
- Marine Services: Maintenance, repair, and bunkering services available.
Operations
- Cargo Types: Containers (both dry and refrigerated), bulk cargo (grains, minerals, chemicals), liquid cargo (petroleum products, chemicals), and general cargo.
- Annual Throughput: Handles millions of tons of cargo annually, serving as a vital link in international and regional trade.
- Shipping Lines: Services from major global shipping lines making regular port calls.
Economic and Strategic Importance
- Employment: A major employer in the region, supporting thousands of direct and indirect jobs.
- Economic Impact: Contributes significantly to the local and national economy through trade activities.
- Strategic Role: Key point in the supply chain for industries across North America.
Recent Developments
- Expansion Projects: Ongoing terminal expansions and modernization projects to increase capacity and improve efficiency.
- Environmental Initiatives: Programs aimed at reducing the environmental impact of port operations, including green technologies and sustainability practices.
Contact Information
- Montreal Port Authority Website: Port of Montreal
- Address: 2100 Pierre-Dupuy Avenue, Wing 1, Montreal, Quebec, h2C 3R5, Canada
- Phone: +1 514-283-7011
The Port of Montreal continues to evolve and adapt to meet the growing demands of global trade, maintaining its position as a crucial maritime gateway in North America.
Vessels in the port
Flag | Name | Type | Destination | Date/Time |
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FAUCON MILLENIUM | Passenger | 10:25:01 | ||
OCEAN JUPITER | Towing/Tug | 08:57:35 | ||
OCEAN SERGE GENOIS | Towing/Tug | 08:26:23 | ||
VILLE-MARIE | Port | 07:16:49 | ||
OCEAN PIERRE JULIEN | Towing/Tug | MONTREAL#57 | 06:28:06 | |
POMORZE | Cargo | CA MTR | 06:26:31 | |
PUNA | Cargo | WINDSOR ANCHORAGE | 05:57:11 | |
CTMA VOYAGEUR 2 | Cargo | CA MTR | 05:26:12 | |
NORTHERN SPIRIT | Tanker | CA CLARKSON | 04:55:34 | |
FEDERAL SETO | Cargo | MONTREAL | 04:55:30 | |
IRMA | Cargo | BR SSZ | 04:27:12 | |
ALGOMA CONVEYOR | Cargo | HAMILTON | 03:27:57 | |
EM KEA | Cargo | CAMTR | 03:26:06 | |
OCEAN COTE-NORD | Port | PORT DE MONTREAL | 01:54:17 | |
OCEAN INTREPIDE | Towing/Tug | PORT MONTREAL | 01:29:36 | |
CAVALIER MAXIM | Passenger | 01:29:18 | ||
NAVARK NYDAM | Passenger | 12:58:43 | ||
BATEAU MOUCHE | Passenger | 12:55:21 | ||
MOMBASA EXPRESS | Cargo | CA SJB>CA MTR | 12:50:45 | |
CSL WELLAND | Cargo | MONTREAL | 12:23:04 | |
MIEDWIE | Cargo | GIGIB | 9/19/2024 | |
OCEAN MAISONNEUVE II | Port | MONTREAL | 9/19/2024 | |
NAVARK EXPLORATEUR | Passenger | MONTREAL | 9/19/2024 | |
JUNO MARIE | Other | MONTREAL | 9/19/2024 | |
NAVARK XL5 | Passenger | 9/19/2024 |