Canada awards C$87M in funding for pier project at Port Trois-Rivieres

The Canadian government yesterday announced it would award up to C$87.1 million to the Port of Trois-Rivieres in Quebec for the construction of a new Pier 16 and the reconstruction of Pier 17. 

Grain and cereal transportation activities will be relocated to Pier 16, while Pier 17 will be dedicated exclusively for unloading aluminum, calcined coke and alumina, Transport Canada officials said in a press release.

The funding is being directed to the port through the National Trade Corridors Fund. CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City serve the port.

The project is designed to improve the flow of cargo traffic, reduce port congestion and boost overall efficiency, Transport Canada officials said.

Through the National Trade Corridors Fund, the government makes investments to strengthen Canada's supply chains, promote economic growth and enhance opportunities for businesses to expand into global markets.