Montreal, Quebec—The Logistec terminal in Contrecœur, Quebec, part of the port of Montreal, welcomed nearly 100 employees, customers, partners, and suppliers to celebrate its modernization project and inaugurate the site’s new equipment last week.
Renovations to the site include installation of a new rail-mounted hopper and a Liebherr LPS 420 crane with a capacity of 120 metric tonnes in lift mode and 75 metric tonnes in grab mode – the largest SWL capacity in North America for a rail-mounted crane. Logistec put in brand new tracks as well as an electrical supply and distribution system to suit the crane and hopper’s modern designs, and make the terminal more energy efficient.
Logistec also replaced an important section of the conveyor system, covered and reduced the number of conveyors and transfer points, and installed supplementary dust collectors. This helps make the loading and unloading process better for the environment, and further minimizes fugitive dust and loss of material.
These investments significantly improve the service available on the territory of the Port of Montreal, because in addition to loading bulk cargo, Logistic’s capacities now include handling break-bulk, project cargo, and heavy lift.
These investments strengthen the longstanding partnership between the Port of Montreal and Logistec. “More than twenty years ago, Logistec became the first stevedoring company to operate on this territory acquired by the Montreal Port Authority,” stated Sylvie Vachon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, at this event.
Since 2011-2012, the Port of Montreal itself has invested $2 million in its Contrecoeur facilities to rebuild a handling area, renovate a passageway and reconstruct aqueducts and storm sewers to provide high quality infrastructures.
Several commodity suppliers have already chosen this Port of Montreal site as a multi-user distribution centre. The strategic location of the Contrecoeur terminal provides direct access to railways, highways and barge transportation.
“With the upgrades that we’ve put in place, Logistec’s Contrecœur terminal is now one of the most modern, efficient bulk-handling facilities along the St. Lawrence River,” explained Madeleine Paquin, president and CEO of Logistec. “We foresee a bright future for this vital part of our network.”
“The City of Contrecœur enthusiastically welcomes Logistec’s major investment in its terminal here,” said Suzanne Dansereau, mayor of Contrecœur. “We are proud to highlight this venture and the confidence that Logistec is showing in the potential of Contrecœur’s shipping activities.”
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