Amsterdam-based Spliethoff Group’s multipurpose vessels have recently been significantly expanding their presence throughout ports on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River.
Expansion at Port of Trois-Rivières makes the port the player to watch in the bulk trades.
Quebec seeks to become ‘mega-hub of transatlantic trade.’
Strategically located at an inland gateway with excellent intermodal connections to substantial markets in Canada and the United States, Montreal Gateway Terminals has entered a new era under changed ownership.
Carriers closely involved in the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence waterway are hoping for more of the same in 2015 after benefiting from a stronger trend in commercial shipping activity in 2014.
On the container shipping scene, in particular, at Canada’s east coast ports, Montreal clearly has the wind in its sails, Halifax is soldiering on to capitalize on its deep waters, and Saint John is seeking to bolster its status as a relatively small player by pitching for significant capacity expansion to accommodate larger vessels.
The Quebec government that came to power last spring is proceeding with an unprecedented plan to soon unveil a maritime strategy blueprint seeking to transform the St. Lawrence River into a competitive gateway of choice for continental logistics and for trans-Atlantic trade in the coming years. A June launch date has been announced.
Carriers closely involved in the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence waterway are hoping for more of the same in 2015 after benefiting from a stronger trend in commercial shipping activity in 2014.
As it continues to expand the capacity of its extensive terminal operations in North America, Logistec Corporation appears to be heading for a record year in total revenue.
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