Trois-Rivières, June 18, 2025 – The Trois-Rivières Port Authority held its annual general meeting today. This provided an opportunity to review the past year and present the results. In 2024, 246 ships, including 21 cruise ships, docked at the Port and 3.5 million metric tonnes (MTM) of cargo were handled, generating a net profit of $4.46 million.
The most significant project in the history of Port
The year 2024 was a significant year for the Port of Trois-Rivières, as it marked the start of the most ambitious project in its history. With a total investment of $312 million, the project began with the reconstruction of dock 17, which will continue until 2026 with the filling of the basin, and the construction of a new dock 16. The project should be completed in 2027 with the construction of a new grain terminal. Ultimately, it will also provide 17,000 m2 of additional storage space. Alcoa and G3 Canada will also be installing new, fully electric covered loading and unloading equipment. This will result in significant environmental and productivity gains. The Québec-based company Pomerleau is the contractor for this ambitious project.
“We are extremely proud to see this major project, which is part of our On Course for 2030 strategic plan, come to life. With the Port undergoing major changes, I would like to thank all Port workers and our users who, every day, rise to the challenges posed by the construction work while continuing to carry out handling operations,” said Gaétan Boivin, President and CEO of the Port of Trois-Rivières.
“2024 marks a historic turning point for the Port of Trois-Rivières. Thanks to our partners’ shared vision, our team’s commitment and our community’s trust, we are building a more innovative, sustainable and competitive port. This development will allow us to serve our customers more effectively, while also contributing to the economic and environmental vitality of the St. Lawrence–Saguenay corridor,” said Véronique Néron, Chairwoman of the Board.
A strong St. Lawrence – Saguenay corridor
During the Québec Maritime Day, the port authorities of Montréal, Québec City and Trois-Rivières announced the expansion of their collaboration with the addition of the port authorities of Saguenay and Sept-Îles. This joint initiative aims to transform the St. Lawrence–Saguenay corridor into a high-performance trade route supported by resilient infrastructure and innovative services, thereby driving the economies of both Québec and Canada. The full potential of industries and communities depends on the competitiveness of the St. Lawrence–Saguenay corridor. By joining forces, the five port authorities will be able to strengthen this strategic supply chain and maximize the impact of improvements to their infrastructure and services.
A port firmly anchored in its community
The Port of Trois-Rivières has been actively involved in its community for many years, and 2024 was no exception. Thanks to the financial investments and volunteered time of team members, almost 60 organizations in sectors such as social and humanitarian causes, education, environmental protection, cultural promotion, and sports have been supported.
In terms of sports, the Port has announced a major partnership with the Québec Games, which will be held in Trois-Rivières next summer. The objective is to support a landmark event that unites the whole community, promotes healthy lifestyles through sport and stimulates the local economy.
To find out more about the Port’s activities, consult the Annual Report here.
About the Port of Trois-Rivières
The Port of Trois-Rivières is one of Canada’s 17 port authorities and has been operating since 1882. It offers a wide range of facilities and services to the maritime industry all year round. The Port is an important player in the regional, national and international economic development of major industrial sectors such as aluminum, forestry and agri-food. Every year, the Port of Trois-Rivières handles 55,000 trucks, 11,000 rail cars and over 240 merchant and cruise ships from about 100 ports located in over 40 countries throughout the world. It handles 3.5 million tonnes and generates nearly $220 million in economic spin-offs and more than 2,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs.
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Sara Dubé
Vice President, Public Affairs, Partnerships and Human Resources
Trois-Rivières Port Authority
Tel.: 819 378-2887, ext. 207