Montreal port expansion work begins

The new Contrecoeur container terminal, located northeast of Montreal, is set to add around 1.15 million teu of annual capacity once completed.

This represents an increase of roughly 60% in the port’s overall container handling capability, positioning it to accommodate growing trade volumes and support diversification into new global markets.

The project is being delivered through a partnership between the Montreal Port Authority and DP World, under a joint development agreement signed in 2025. DP World is responsible for the terminal’s land-based infrastructure, including the container yard, buildings and on-site rail links, whilst the port authority is overseeing in-water construction.

“We’re honoured to deliver this transformational project, which will elevate the Port of Montreal’s role in global trade and support Canada’s trade diversification,” said Doug Smith, chief executive of DP World in Canada.

Beyond capacity gains, the new terminal is expected to improve supply chain fluidity by enhancing intermodal connections and reducing congestion at existing facilities. Its integrated rail links are designed to support more efficient cargo movement inland, reducing reliance on road transport and improving overall logistics performance.

Commissioning of the terminal is expected by 2030, with construction now under way.