Port of Trois-Rivières

What Port of Trois-Rivières does

The Port of Trois-Rivières is one of Canada's 17 federally mandated Port Authorities, operating under the Canada Marine Act and governed by Transport Canada since 1882. The port provides cargo handling, vessel docking, and intermodal transport services (rail, road, maritime) to industrial clients across aluminum, agri-food/grain, forestry, and general cargo sectors. In 2024 the port handled 3.5 million metric tonnes across dry bulk, liquid bulk, and general cargo via 246 ship calls from over 40 countries, supported by 60,000 truck movements and 11,000 railcars.

The port operates as a multi-modal facility with distinct terminals — the Elevator Terminal for grain, General Cargo Terminals, and Solid and Liquid Bulk Terminal — alongside a designated Industrial Port Zone for large-scale industrial users. Revenue is generated through transaction-based port dues and service fees under a publicly published annual pricing policy. The port is currently mid-way through a $312 million Terminals 16 and 17 reconstruction (2024–2026), the largest single investment in its history, which includes all-electric pneumatic unloading equipment for Alcoa, an additional 17,000m² of back-dock storage, and electrical shore-power infrastructure for vessels at berth.

Strategic posture emphasizes inter-port cooperation (now part of a five-port St. Lawrence–Saguenay maritime corridor and a transatlantic MOU with North Sea Port), decarbonization commitments under the federal Net-Zero Challenge targeting 2050, university-led green maritime research, and First Nations reconciliation initiatives. The port reports a stable net profit ($4.46M CAD in 2024), supports over 2,200 direct, indirect, and induced jobs, and contributes approximately $220–$280 million in annual regional economic spin-offs.

Name

Port of Trois-Rivières

Legal name

Trois-Rivières Port Authority

Website

https://porttr.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Port of Trois-Rivières is a Canadian Port Authority operating since 1882 on the St. Lawrence River, providing intermodal cargo handling and port services to industrial clients in aluminum, agri-food, forestry, and general cargo sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Services / Maritime Logistics

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIALAF

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

Keywords

• Port authority operations
• Cargo handling services
• Maritime logistics
• Intermodal transportation
• Bulk terminal operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Trois-rivières

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Port Dues and Services: Revenue generated from port services including vessel docking fees, cargo handling fees, and access fees for rail, road, and maritime logistics services. The port publishes pricing policy documents annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Port of Trois-Rivières is a federally mandated Canadian Port Authority that provides year-round multi-modal cargo handling and logistics services through specialized terminals (grain, general cargo, solid and liquid bulk), intermodal connectivity (rail, road, maritime), vessel docking, and an industrial port zone. It serves industrial customers including aluminum smelters, grain exporters, and forestry product shippers, handling approximately 3.5 million metric tonnes of cargo annually across dry bulk, liquid bulk, and general cargo.

Product overview

The Port of Trois-Rivières is a multi-modal port authority operating since 1882, offering a portfolio of cargo handling terminals (Elevator Terminal for grain, General Cargo Terminals, and Solid/Liquid Bulk Terminal), intermodal transport services (railway, road, maritime), and industrial port zone facilities. The port handles approximately 3.5 million metric tonnes of cargo annually, including dry bulk, liquid bulk, and general cargo. Key services include port operations, safety and security, cruise services, and port access management through an electronic pass system. The port is currently undergoing major infrastructure modernization through the Terminals 16 and 17 reconstruction project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elevator Terminal (Terminal des élévateurs) Grain handling terminal at the Port of Trois-Rivières providing loading and unloading of bulk grain products for exporters such as G3 Canada and Quebec grain producers.
• General Cargo Terminals (Terminaux de marchandises générales) Terminals handling general cargo operations including steel products, cocoa beans, paper pulp, and wind turbine components, operated by cargo handlers such as Logistec.
• Solid and Liquid Bulk Terminal (Terminal de vracs solide et liquide) Terminals for handling solid and liquid bulk commodities such as alumina, calcined coke, and other industrial materials, used by customers including Alcoa and Somavrac.
• Industrial Port Zone (Zone industrialo-portuaire) Designated industrial port zone adjacent to the port terminals providing large-scale industrial operations with direct access to port facilities for raw materials and finished goods.
• Railway Services Rail network and rail transport services providing intermodal connectivity at the port, with approximately 11,000 railcars handled annually.
• Maritime Services Maritime services including ship scheduling, water depth information, maritime forms, and port marine services for incoming vessels.
• Port Services Core port operations including pricing policy administration, safety and security, practices and procedures, and port services for users.
• Road Transport Services Road haulier services and facility access at the port, with approximately 60,000-70,000 trucks handled annually.
• Cruise Services Cruise and excursion services offered during the summer period, with 14-28 cruise ship stopovers annually, delivered in partnership with IDÉ Trois-Rivières.
• Port Pass System Security access system for personnel requiring port entry, using combined Prox/RFID/Bluetooth technology cards with online application and payment processing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles 3.5 million metric tonnes of cargo annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and strategic.

• AlcoacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Strategic partnership for Terminal 16 and 17 project. Alcoa invested $71.8 million in new port facilities at Pier 17 for unloading raw materials (alumina, calcined coke) for the Deschambault aluminum smelter. Long-term agreement exclusive to Alcoa for Pier 17 operations. Partnership includes installation of new all-electric enclosed unloading equipment.
• G3 CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Strategic partner for Terminal 16 and 17 project. G3 is constructing a new grain terminal as part of the $312 million project. G3's investment will make infrastructure more efficient, safer, and better for the environment. Partnership enables increased grain export capacity from Quebec.
• PomerleaucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 February 2025Quebec-based construction company awarded the contract for Terminal 16 and 17 project. Work includes reconstruction of Pier 17, basin infilling, construction of new Pier 16, and development of adjacent terminals. Project runs until December 2026.
• North Sea PortmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2025Memorandum of understanding between North Sea Port (Netherlands/Belgium) and ports of Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, and Trois-Rivières. Aims to strengthen supply chains between Saguenay-St. Lawrence and North Sea maritime corridors. Focus areas: trade promotion, innovation, sustainable maritime transport, and decarbonization.
• Port of MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Expanded cooperation agreement joining the St. Lawrence-Saguenay corridor partnership. Collaboration on environmental innovation, supply chain optimization, climate change management, communications, and community relations. Partnership aims to create a high-performance trade route with resilient infrastructure.
• Port of QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Expanded cooperation agreement joining the St. Lawrence-Saguenay corridor partnership. Collaboration on environmental innovation, supply chain optimization, climate change management, communications, and community relations.
• Port of SaguenaymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Joined expanded cooperation agreement in October 2024. Partnership creates an extended maritime corridor along Saguenay and St. Lawrence rivers. Focus on increasing performance, resilience, and efficiency while maintaining international and interprovincial trade competitiveness.
• Port of Sept-ÎlesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Joined expanded cooperation agreement in October 2024. Partnership creates an extended maritime corridor along Saguenay and St. Lawrence rivers. Focus on increasing performance, resilience, and efficiency.
• COOP NitaskinanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Collaboration with COOP Nitaskinan for the Kwei Mantew! Atikamekw artwork installation at First Nations Park. Artwork created by Jacques Newashish with support from sculptor Julien Granger, symbolizing peace, reconciliation, and recognition of Atikamekw culture.
• Université de Montréal (CIRRELT)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2023Two-year research collaboration through CIRRELT (Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d'entreprise, la logistique et le transport) to establish a roadmap for decarbonization of the St. Lawrence maritime and port system. Part of green maritime corridor development.
• W8banaki (First Nation Abénakise)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2023Partnership with First Nation Abénakise through W8banaki organization. Included unveiling of monuments recognizing the partnership, renaming the park to Parc des Premières Nations. Ongoing collaboration in engineering, human resources, and other mandates. Future collaborations planned with additional First Nations.
• Transport CanadacoreOthersFederal government funding of $87.1 million from National Trade Corridors Fund for Terminal 16 and 17 project.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Port of Vancouver: Canada's largest port and Pacific gateway, operating as a federal Port Authority. Comparable as a large-scale Canadian Port Authority with diversified cargo handling, intermodal connectivity, and similar federal mandate, though it operates on a different coast and at much greater scale.
• Port of Hamilton: Great Lakes port operated by the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority handling steel, bulk, and project cargo. Comparable as a Canadian Port Authority serving industrial cargo with similar federal governance, but operates in a distinct Great Lakes geography.
• Port of Halifax: Atlantic Canadian Port Authority handling containers, cruise, and bulk cargo. Comparable as a federally-mandated Canadian Port Authority serving international trade with year-round operations, though it primarily serves transatlantic routes rather than the St. Lawrence system.

Direct peers

• Port of Sept-Îles: Iron-ore focused port on the St. Lawrence River that joined the expanded corridor cooperation agreement in October 2024. Comparable as a regional Canadian Port Authority serving bulk industrial cargo with federal governance.
• Port of Montreal: Operates the largest container port in Eastern Canada on the St. Lawrence River and is a direct partner in the St. Lawrence-Saguenay corridor cooperation agreement. Highly comparable as a Canadian Port Authority serving international containerized and bulk cargo with similar governance under the Canada Marine Act.
• Port of Quebec: Quebec City-based Canadian Port Authority on the St. Lawrence River and fellow corridor partner since 2022. Compares directly as a multipurpose port handling general cargo, dry bulk, and liquid bulk with similar federal governance and customer overlap.
• North Sea Port: Cross-border Netherlands/Belgium port that signed a January 2025 MOU with Trois-Rivières and four other St. Lawrence ports. Highly comparable as a multimodal port authority with similar governance profile and explicit strategic alliance on trade, innovation, and decarbonization.
• Port of Saguenay: Saguenay-based Canadian Port Authority also part of the expanded St. Lawrence corridor partnership. Compares as a multipurpose St. Lawrence port handling aluminum, forestry, and grain cargo with similar regulatory framework.

Others

• Logistec: Cargo handling and terminal services company that has operated at the Port of Trois-Rivières for over 70 years. Comparable as a tenant operator providing stevedoring and terminal services, enabling direct insight into port cargo throughput economics.
• QSL (Quebec Stevedoring Ltd.): Terminal stevedoring company operating bulk cargo handling at the Port of Trois-Rivières. Comparable as a tenant cargo handler on-site providing direct comparable throughput and pricing benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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