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Intermodal Briefs: Montreal Port Authority, The Port of Virginia

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) releases its 2023 operating results. Also, The Port of Virginia’s holds its annual State of the Port.

Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez (left); Vancouver Fraser Port Authority President and CEO Peter Xotta (right).

Intermodal Briefs: Port of Montreal, Port of Vancouver

Transport Canada announces funding to relieve congestion in supply chains and enhance infrastructure at the Port of Montreal. Also, strong Canadian exports support record 2023 trade volumes through the Port of Vancouver.

Julie Gascon, President and CEO, Montreal Port Authority (CNW Group/Port of Montréal Photograph)

Julie Gascon to Lead MPA

The Montréal Port Authority (MPA) has appointed Julie Gascon as President and CEO, effective Feb. 12, 2024.

The Contrecoeur container terminal project, located about 25 miles from Montreal, would allow MPA to handle up to 1.15 million containers (20-foot equivalent units or TEUs) annually

Intermodal Briefs: Ports of Montreal; Oswego, N.Y.; Virginia

The government of Canada is investing up to C$150 million (US$109.5 million) in the Port of Montréal’s Contrecœur, Quebéc, container terminal project. Also, the Port of Oswego Authority (N.Y.) is seeking a $5 million grant for a railicar mover and rail service upgrade at its Fitzgibbons Intermodal Terminal; and Port of Virginia® names its 2023 Shipper of the Year.

RailVision Founder and CEO Dev Jain. (Photo: Business Wire)

RailVision Secures $4MM in Seed Funding

Canada-based RailVision Analytics, which was launched in 2020 with the objective of “helping the railway industry reduce its fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,” announced Nov. 30 that it has closed a $4 million seed funding round from investors to be used for technical hiring, growing the company’s development team, and expanding its product line and customer base.

CP, CMA CGM Ink Multi-Year Pact

Canadian Pacific (CP) is becoming CMA CGM Group’s “primary rail provider in Canada” under a new multi-year agreement, the Class I railroad reported on May 31.

The Contrecoeur container terminal project, located about 25 miles from Montreal, would allow MPA to handle up to 1.15 million containers (20-foot equivalent units or TEUs) annually.

Three Teams Qualified for Port of Montreal Expansion Project

Three bid respondents have qualified for the Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur container terminal project, which is slated to cost between C$750 million and C$950 million and begin operating by the end of 2026, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) reported on May 6.

The Contrecoeur container terminal project, located about 25 miles from Montreal, would allow MPA to handle up to 1.15 million containers (20-foot equivalent units or TEUs) annually.

MPA, CN Team on Port of Montreal Contrecœur Expansion

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and CN have reached an agreement in principal to develop the rail component of the Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion project, MPA reported on April 6.

Port of Montreal Contrecœur Expansion Moving Forward

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is preparing to launch a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for its Contrecœur container terminal project.

Feds fund Montreal port intermodal rail project

The government of Canada is committing C$18.4 million ($14.6 million) to the Port of Montreal for a rail project aimed at keeping the maritime gateway competitive in a changing global supply chain.