DP World in Canada – a three way partnership between Dubai’s DP World and Quebec-based world funding firm La Caisse – has entered right into a Joint Improvement Settlement with the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) for the design of the land-based works of the long run container terminal as a part of the Port of Montreal’s enlargement venture in Contrecœur.
Chosen for its worldwide experience in operational excellence, technological innovation, and sustainable improvement, DP World will make the long run Contrecœur terminal its sixth port facility in Canada, becoming a member of Fraser Surrey, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, Saint John, and Vancouver.
Globally, DP World operates greater than 60 ports and terminals throughout 64 nations.
Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, commented: “We’re honoured to ship this transformational venture, which is able to elevate the Port of Montreal’s function in world commerce and diversify Canadian commerce.
“Extra importantly, the Contrecœur terminal will function a real financial engine for Quebec and Japanese Canada – creating 1000’s of jobs throughout building and driving long-term prosperity by expanded commerce capability. This venture won’t solely strengthen the area’s place in world commerce but in addition ship lasting advantages for native communities and companies.”
The MPA and DP World’s Canadian operations will finalise the terminal’s design in addition to the phrases of the development and working contract, which is able to take impact with the beginning of land works.
The Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur enlargement venture is predicated on a hybrid method. MPA will oversee in-water works, which has been deliberate in collaboration with CTCGP (Pomerleau and Aecon) utilizing a collaborative design-build method.
DP World might be chargeable for land works and operations. It should lead the development of the terminal (container yard, buildings, utilities, and rail connection) and guarantee its operation and upkeep for the subsequent 40 years.
Julie Gascon, President and CEO, Montreal Port Authority, added: “The settlement with DP World right here in Canada marks a decisive step in realising the Port of Montreal enlargement venture in Contrecœur.
“By leveraging innovation, sustainability, and the experience of a world-class associate, we’re strengthening the Port of Montreal’s strategic function as an financial engine for Quebec and Canada.
“This venture is designed not solely to fulfill the rising want for enterprise diversification but in addition to create long-term worth by supporting Canadian financial sovereignty as world commerce evolves. We’re a maritime nation, and the way forward for worldwide commerce will cross by our ports.”
Topic to acquiring the required approvals, website preparation work is predicted to start out later this yr. Launch of the design section for land works, together with the choice of a designer as a part of this course of, can be scheduled to be completed in 2025.
In 2026, the begin of in-water works begins, alongside finalisation of the terminal design and building and working settlement with DP World. Land-based work will begin in 2027.
The entire venture is scheduled to be accomplished by 2030.
