The official signing of the agreement, which took place on 4 September, enables DP World to join the ranks of active terminal operators at the Port of Montreal.
DP World will make the future Contrecœur terminal its sixth port facility in Canada, joining Fraser Surrey, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, Saint John, and Vancouver. Globally, DP World operates in more than 60 ports and terminals across 64 countries.
Under the joint development agreement, the MPA and DP World’s Canadian operations will, in the coming months, finalise the terminal’s design as well as the terms of the construction and operating contract, which will take effect with the start of land works.
The Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion project uses a hybrid approach, with MPA overseeing in-water works designed collaboratively with the CTCGP consortium, while DP World is responsible for constructing and operating the terminal’s land facilities, including container yards, buildings, utilities, and rail connections, for the next 40 years.
Site preparation work is set to start in 2025 pending regulatory approval, alongside the launch of the design phase for land works in partnership with DP World.
In 2026, in-water works will commence, final designs will be completed, and construction and operating agreements will be finalised.
Land-based construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the terminal’s completion and commissioning planned for 2030.
This strategic project aims to significantly increase container-handling capacity and strengthen Canada’s logistics network to meet future supply chain demands.
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In parallel, the MPA continues to develop and implement compensation plans, monitoring programmes, and mitigation measures required to comply with the conditions of the favourable decision received for the project in March 2021.
The compensation plans and monitoring programmes, developed in collaboration with experts from government agencies and in consultation with the relevant Indigenous communities, are submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) in their final form and subsequently made public, in accordance with established procedures.
Julie Gascon, President and CEO, Montreal Port Authority, said: “By leveraging innovation, sustainability, and the expertise of a world-class partner, we are strengthening the Port of Montreal’s strategic role as an economic engine for Quebec and Canada.
“This project is designed not only to meet the growing need for business diversification but also to create long-term value by supporting Canadian economic sovereignty as global trade evolves.
We are a maritime nation, and the future of international commerce will pass through our ports.
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Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, said: “We’re honoured to deliver this transformational project, which will elevate the Port of Montreal’s role in global trade and diversify Canadian trade.
“More importantly, the Contrecœur terminal will serve as a true economic engine for Quebec and Eastern Canada—creating thousands of jobs during construction and driving long-term prosperity through expanded trade capacity.
“This project will not only strengthen the region’s position in global commerce but also deliver lasting benefits for local communities and businesses.”
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