PORT OF QUÉBEC REFLECTS ON 2025 AND CHARTS A COURSE FOR THE FUTURE
Québec City, June 3, 2026 — At its annual public meeting, the Port of Québec is looking back on 2025—a year of major advances, sustained performance, and renewed commitment to the community. As the world continues to change, the Port is asserting its strategic role in the supply chain, the economy, and the community.
2025 was a particularly proud year for me. We moved forward on important issues, welcomed new partners, supported major projects for the region, and, above all, launched a pivotal project for the Port’s future: our $1.7M modernization plan. It’s a far-reaching plan that will transform our infrastructure and further cement the Port’s strategic role in the Québec City, Québec, and Canadian economies. But beyond the projects, what I’m most proud of is the way we’re moving forward: by engaging and dialoguing with our communities and by keeping in mind that the Port’s development needs to be both responsible and sustainable. The next few years are going to be important, and we want to approach them with ambition, transparency, and attention to detail.
A Steady, Effective Port in an Uncertain World
In 2025, the Port maintained a sustained level of activity, handling a total of 26.8 million tonnes of cargo, an increase from 2024. This confirms its central role in supply chain operations, even as economic and geopolitical conditions remain turbulent. The increase can largely be attributed to the diversification of markets and sectors, which have helped make the Port more resilient.
Capacity-Building Projects to Bolster Competitiveness and Propel the Transition
The highlight of the year was the launch of the Port’s critical infrastructure modernization plan, a major 10-year, $1.7B investment program to solidify the safety, performance, and sustainability of port infrastructure.
The Port also continued working on its City-Port Vision in 2025, in preparation for its official launch in January of 2026. The Vision is an initiative to better align port development with local realities and expectations.
The preparatory work has already translated into concrete measures for trucking and traffic, such as the ones announced with the City of Québec in May 2025. Those measures mainly aim to reduce speed, tighten controls, improve reporting, and better manage trucking activity in sensitive areas.
The Port also continued with its sustainable development initiatives, which included:
- Launching its 2025–2035 Greening Plan
- Maintaining Level 5 Green Marine certification for the seventh year in a row
Both of these initiatives speak to the Port’s clear commitment to aligning economic performance with environmental responsibility.
A Strategic Role in the Supply Chain and the Economy
The Port of Québec also solidified its role as a key link in numerous supply chains throughout the year, strengthened by critical partnerships like the new collaboration with Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. (P&H) in the agri-food sector.
It also supported major projects for Québec, such as:
- Construction of the new Île d’Orléans bridge
- Advancement of wind power projects in Charlevoix
The Port’s financial performance also improved, with operating revenues up 20% from 2024 for a total of more than $75M.
A Port Rooted in its Community
Beyond its economic activities, the Port also continued its efforts to become a lively, accessible community space.
- More than 140,000 cruise passengers docked at the Port, some aboard the Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages’ latest ship that visited Québec City for the first time.
- Port attractions drew tens of thousands of visitors.
- Event programming and civic initiatives helped strengthen ties with the community.
- More than 50 social, community, and local organizations benefited from the Port’s support in various forms: financial contributions, services, citizen initiative funds, and volunteer work.
In keeping with its desire to better connect with citizens and improve access to the river, the Port also announced in October of 2025 that entry to the Baie de Beauport is now free.
What’s more, over a quarter of Port property is now devoted to recreation, tourism, and accessible urban spaces for citizens.
The Port also continued its efforts to improve dialogue with citizens by improving its consultation mechanisms and implementing tools to encourage transparency and collaboration. These initiatives reflect a more holistic approach to the Port’s development, one rooted in the realities of the area.
To learn more about the Port of Québec’s accomplishments, results, and perspectives, read the 2025 annual report, which is now available online.
About the Port of Québec
The Port of Québec is strategically located 1100 km from the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Great Lakes market. It is the last deepwater port in the St. Lawrence corridor, with a depth of 15 metres. This unique position allows Canadian companies to achieve significant economies of scale in both import and export trade.
With links to more than 40 partner countries, the Port of Québec and its employees handle an average of over 26 million tonnes of goods every year, representing a commercial value of over $15 billion.
The Port is also recognized as the leading cruise port on the St. Lawrence; along with all its partners in Québec’s maritime industry, it contributes to $2 billion in economic spin-offs while supporting some 12,000 jobs nationwide.
The Québec Port Authority (QPA) is ranked 4th out of the 17 Canadian port authorities in terms of revenue. While it is economically powerful, it is also known for its contributions to the area’s urban and social fabric thanks to port spaces like the Agora, the Baie de Beauport, the Oasis, La Cale, the Discoglace, and the Village Nordik.
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Source and Information
Frédéric Lagacé
Director, Public relations and communications
418 929-5031 | [email protected]