Valport Maritime Services becomes a SODES member

SODES is pleased to welcome a new member, Valport Maritime Services.

Valport Maritime services: 

Valport Maritime Services Inc. is a preferred partner of the Port of Valleyfield. An independent stevedoring company, Valport is synonymous with efficiency, reliability, versatility, affordability and innovation. Whether handling bulk solids, general cargo, or special projects Valport will respond to the exacting demands of logistics while exceeding their clients’ expectations. Valport has worked for many years developing strong, strategic local and foreign partnerships and has become one of the most important hubs of the north-eastern seaboard.

Valport’s mission is to offer turnkey, value-added distribution services in an atmosphere of simplicity and user-friendliness whether dealing with transhipment, storage, packing and crating, stevedoring or transporting merchandise. Valport is recognized for their expertise in staging, for their important role in the annual sealift to communities in Northern Quebec and Nunavut as well as for their knowledge in handling and distribution of steel products and special projects (barges or ships).

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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.