Federal Marine Terminals celebrates 50 years

Federal Marine Terminals, Inc. (FMT), a subsidiary of Montreal-based Fednav Limited, Canada’s largest ocean-going dry-bulk shipping company, celebrated on April 22 its 50th anniversary of operation.

Incorporated in 1965 in Chicago, FMT is recognized worldwide as an industry leader in North American marine terminal operations. With its twelve operations, FMT is active along the US East Coast, in the Gulf of Mexico, and on the Great Lakes. Leveraging its experience in stevedoring, terminal handling, and logistics services for all types of dry cargo, FMT offers a seamless supply chain in the markets served.

With a well-trained, safety-oriented labour force and a strong management team that employs specialized and efficient gear and equipment, together with award-winning environmental excellence recognition, FMT has delivered a high standard in smooth, reliable, safe, and efficient cargo handling for five decades.

“FMT is proud to have prospered from its humble beginnings to a successful contender in a very competitive market,” said Paul Pathy, Chairman of Federal Marine Terminals. “Through the hard work of our experienced, determined employees to the loyalty of our customers and business partners, and through the solid long-range planning of our management team, we are pleased to be celebrating this milestone anniversary,” added Michel Tosini, Executive Vice-President of FMT.

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Marie-France Daoust

Marie-France Daoust is Director of Corporate Affairs at the Société de développement économique du Saint-Laurent (Sodes). With more than 15 years’ experience in entrepreneurship, 10 years in strategic management within the Quebec government and 5 years in public and government affairs, she stands out for her leadership and ability to bring people together. In her role, she is responsible for developing business growth strategy, forging strategic partnerships, and mobilizing maritime organizations around today’s major issues.