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About the Port of Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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At the heart of the maritime bustle is the Port of Qu\u00e9bec, passionately managed by the Qu\u00e9bec Port Authority (QPA). We\u2019re more than just a port\u2014we\u2019re a dynamic hub that\u2019s strategically positioned to supply the industrial and agricultural heartland of North America.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t

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The Port of Qu\u00e9bec at a glance<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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As Canada\u2019s hub for international trade, we excel at both <\/span>importing and exporting goods<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We\u2019re<\/span> proud<\/span> to<\/span> be<\/span> the<\/span> only<\/span> port<\/span> in<\/span> the <\/span>St. Lawrence\/Great Lakes corridor with a water depth of 15 metres at low tide. We <\/span>also boast extensive intermodal infrastructure, allowing us to accommodate large <\/span>cargo ships and maximize the efficiency of the logistics chain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our port facilities are more than just wharves. They are<\/span>
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The Port of Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s commitment to excellence<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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As a proud member of the International Association Cities & Ports (AIVP)<\/span><\/a>, our port is a <\/span>strong link in the global chain of port cities. These partnerships strengthen our ability to <\/span>exchange innovative ideas and anticipate industry trends, which in turn lets us help steer <\/span>the growth of the global maritime industry in a positive direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a founding member of Green Marine,<\/a> we are committed to preserving <\/span>and promoting environmentally friendly practices in all our operations. Sustainability is <\/span>crucial<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> future<\/span> of<\/span> our<\/span> planet.<\/span> That\u2019s<\/span> why<\/span> we\u2019re<\/span> determined<\/span> to<\/span> minimize<\/span> our <\/span>environmental impact while supporting responsible economic growth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our commitment to sustainability is also reflected in our Biosphere certification<\/span><\/a>. which <\/span>testifies to our respect for our planet. This certification is proof of our commitment to <\/span>achieving<\/span> a<\/span> harmonious<\/span> balance<\/span> between<\/span> port<\/span> development,<\/span> the<\/span> preservation<\/span> of <\/span>biodiversity, and the well-being of our neighbours. <\/span>We are proud to be helping build a future where economic prosperity can coexist with the <\/span>protection of our precious environment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As a member of the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES)<\/span><\/a>, we are <\/span>actively contributing to the regional economy. In addition, we collaborate with ports<\/span>\u00a0like the Port of Montr\u00e9al and the Port of Trois-Rivi\u00e8res <\/span>to optimize port activities and reinforce the strategic role of the St. Lawrence River in <\/span>Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s economic development.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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Join us on our journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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The Port of Qu\u00e9bec isn\u2019t just a place of business. It\u2019s a vibrant community that\u2019s shaping the future of trade and the economy in Qu\u00e9bec and beyond. Set sail with us on a journey where innovation, sustainability, and excellence are our guiding stars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Port of Qu\u00e9bec is so much more than a port\u2014it\u2019s the beating heart of a bold vision for the future of the maritime industry. Welcome aboard!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About the Port of Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0 At the heart of the maritime bustle is the Port of Qu\u00e9bec, passionately managed by the Qu\u00e9bec Port Authority (QPA). We\u2019re more than just a port\u2014we\u2019re a dynamic hub that\u2019s strategically positioned to supply the industrial and agricultural heartland of North America. 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