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June 14, 2010

Port of Montreal extends berths to accommodate larger ships

The Port of Montreal will maximize the capacity of the Cast Terminal to better meet the needs of marine carriers that use the harbour.

The Government of Canada will provide up to $5.1 million for this project under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The Montreal Port Authority will cover the remaining costs of over $10 million for the project.

The project to maximize the capacity of the Cast Terminal will enable the accommodation of two ships 280 to 300 metres in length. Work will include a 45-metre extension to berth 76 and improved access for the movement of handling equipment vis-a-vis section 75.

This work will enable the Port of Montreal to serve its clients more efficiently because marine carriers will be able to dock larger vessels and achieve economies of scale.

"This new investment in our infrastructure projects by the federal government is excellent news, particularly given that since the start of the year, the number of containers handled at the Port of Montreal has increased steadily" stated Sylvie Vachon, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority.