The Port of Montreal reported a container volume increase in 2025, bucking broader economic and geopolitical headwinds that have dampened trade activity globally. Preliminary results show the port handled 34.3 million tonnes of cargo, with container traffic rising about 3.6 % year-on-year — a growth rate outpacing estimated global trade expansion of roughly 2 %–3 % for the year.
The Montreal Port Authority highlighted that container imports and exports remained balanced, signalling stable and diversified cargo flows even as other segments such as dry bulk and liquid bulk declined due to weather-related agricultural impacts and lower energy demand.
Officials attributed the gains in container handling to market diversification and resilient logistics activity, as the port strengthened connections with regions beyond traditional markets. Trade with Africa and the Mediterranean posted notable increases — including a 44 % jump in trade with Morocco — and rising exchanges with Asia and other emerging destinations — underscoring Montreal’s role in capturing alternative cargo flows amid uncertain global conditions.
Port leadership also noted progress on the Contrecœur expansion project, aimed at adding capacity for more than 1.15 million containers, which supports long-term strategic goals to bolster supply chain resilience and enhance Canada’s access to international markets.
The performance demonstrates how diversified logistics infrastructures can help ports maintain momentum even when traditional trade corridors face disruption or slowdown, providing a buffer for shippers and supply chain operators navigating complex global trade dynamics.
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