Trois-Rivières, June 27, 2024 – The Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) hosted
its Annual General Meeting today, which provided an opportunity to highlight
results and achievements in 2023. Over the past year, the Port welcomed 272 vessels,
of which 28 were cruise calls, and handled goods traffic amounting to
to 4.2 million metric tons, bringing net earnings to $4.15 million.
“For several years now, collaboration has been at the heart of the company’s activities and development.
Port of Trois-Rivières, and 2023 is no exception. Whether with our handlers who
constantly outdo themselves to make the Port more competitive, our various partners who
our major projects over the next few years, or with the communities we serve.
and Mauritian communities that we support on an annual basis, a collaborative relationship
sustainable development unites us for the benefit of our community,” said board chair
Véronique Néron and President and CEO Gaétan Boivin.
Mr. Néron and Mr. Boivin also emphasized the quality of the companies and their employees.
teams that make up the port community. Handlers Alcoa, G3 Canada, Groupe
Somavrac, Logistec and QSL, customers and collaborators such as Les Chemins de fer Québec-
Gatineau, Groupe Océan, Hason and the St. Lawrence pilots, as well as the longshoremen and sailors.
all the people who work at the Port; they are recognized for their leadership as well as for their commitment.
for their dedication, enabling the Port to achieve results year after year.
and to move steadily forward with the realization of its Cap sur 2030 plan.
Setting course for 2030
In this niche, the Port of Trois-Rivières has pursued actions that will lead to the achievement of
its vision To be an innovative, sustainable, growth-generating urban port at the heart of a
competitive supply chain. Proud of its urban character, in March it organized, in collaboration with
with CSL and the Coast Guard, the public visit of two ships for which beaches
visit times quickly found takers.
The partnership with the ports of Montreal and Quebec has also reached a new milestone
when, in May, the three ports jointly announced their participation in the
Canadian government. This is a voluntary initiative by which ports implement
credible and effective transition plans to ensure that their facilities and operations do not
produce zero emissions by 2050. In announcing their membership, the ports have undertaken to
accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry along the St. Lawrence maritime corridor.
The year 2023 was also busy with the creation of the Centre d’expertise en
port logistics, of which the Port is a founding member. Through this initiative and association, it aims to
improving logistics and port activities in a context of sustainable development. Visit
Center is a partner of choice for the Port, which is constantly seeking to promote
inclusive innovation practices, creating synergies to develop new products and
knowledge, and implement solutions tailored to its needs and those of its customers.
the Quebec port ecosystem through innovative projects. So, to play your
role in the collective future, the Port will sometimes be transformed, for the benefit of the Centre, into a platform
experimentation and learning.
Maritime and port communities gather in Trois-Rivières
The dynamism and solidarity of the port community were also noted by the
Canada’s leading maritime and port players when the Port of Trois-
Rivières hosted the 64th annual convention of the Association of Harbour Authorities
last September. More than 260 representatives of the maritime and
port authorities gathered for the occasion, and the discussions were rich in themes such as
that sustainable infrastructure development, economic prosperity and commitment
community.
It’s worth remembering that at this convention, the Paquin family’s significant contribution to our Port
and our region has been highlighted and recognized. In particular, Madeleine and Marc Paquin,
respectively at that time President of Logistec and President of Groupe Somavrac.
crowned with the Medal of Merit. Indeed, the Port of Trois-Rivières has seen the birth on its quays of
these two family businesses that have become inspiring role models over the years.
Lucien Paquin, grandfather of Madeleine and Marc Paquin, founded Three Rivers in 1943.
Shipping, which led to the founding of Logistec in 1952 by his son Roger Paquin, father of
Madeleine and Somavrac, in 1963, by his other son Pierre Paquin, father of Marc.
Entrepreneurs at heart, visionaries and maritime enthusiasts, just like their father
and grandfather, Madeleine and Marc have taken over the family business by demonstrating
creativity, despite the many challenges, making their respective companies leaders in the
industry.
Community investments
The Port of Trois-Rivières is certainly a major driver of our economy, and this is reflected in the following ways
also by the support it offers its community. Thanks to donations, sponsorships and time
volunteer work, the Port has contributed to the mission of over 40 non-profit organizations in the
community, cultural, environmental, health and social services.
education and economic development.
Read the annual report here :
About the Port of Trois-Rivières
One of Canada’s 17 port authorities, and in operation since 1882, the Port of Trois-Rivières offers a wide range of facilities and services to the maritime industry, year-round. It plays an important role in regional, national and international economic development in major industrial sectors such as aluminum, forestry and agrifood. Every year, the Port of Trois-Rivières handles 55,000 trucks, 11,000 railcars and more than 270 merchant and cruise ships from some 100 ports in over 40 countries around the world. It handles 4.2 million metric tons of traffic, is responsible for nearly $220 million in economic spin-offs, and generates over 2,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs.
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Source :
Sara Dubé
Vice President, Public Affairs, Partnerships and Human Resources
Trois-Rivières Port Authority
Tel. 819 378-2887, ext. 207
Cell. : 819 244-7191
