Acquisition International - November 2017 59 The Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) handles a variety of products ranging from alumina to grain through containers, wind turbines, forest products and more. We profile the Port to examine the secrets behind being Best in Cargo Movement & Port Facilities in Canada in the 2017 Global Excellence Awards. ith an annual traffic volume of 3.3 million metric tonnes, and handling approximately 250 vessels annually, the team at TRPA work hard to provide the best service possible that they can. In addition, since 2010, the port of Trois-Rivières has undergone a profound transformation in order to increase its capacity and productivity and to better integrate its facilities in its urban environment. In October 2018, TRPA were pleased to announce that it had entered into a long-term agreement with Logistex Stevedoring Inc. for the leasing and operation of its general cargo terminal, further strengthening a long-standing business relationship between the Port of Trois Rivières and one of the leading port terminal operators in North America. Paving the way for this agreement were some shrewd investments. At the end of 2017, TRPA will have completed its Pier 10 extension project, with the total cost being $14.8 million, and this investment has complemented the work which began in 2010 at the general cargo terminal. Part of this project was the redesign of outdoor storage areas 10 and 11, as well as the construction of warehouse 9, which complemented warehouse 10 and 11. This project was part of the implementation of the On Course for 2020 modernization plan, which required investments of $131.6 million, of which $49 million was funded by the TRPA, $22.2 million by the Government of Canada, $8.2 million by the Government of Quebec and $52.2 million by the private sector. In what has proved to be a very successful venture, the proposal will be completed by the end of 2017, as mentioned earlier, which is three years ahead of schedule. Exciting times lie ahead for TRPA, and it is enthusiastic about building and maintaining a business relationship which can be dated back to 50 years ago. The other side of the relationship, Logistex boasts a sterling reputation and its professionalism is unrivalled. Furthermore, in other news, activities have been sanctioned at Terminal 13 of the Port of Trois- Rivières. Operated by Somavrac, who’s activities commenced on the docks of the port over 50 years ago, there are exciting times ahead, as the company is now one of the most important handlers in Eastern Canada. Company: Trois-Rivières Port Authority Contact: Virginie Deschambeault Contact Email: virginie.
[email protected] Address: 1545, rue du Fleuve, bureau 300, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, G9A 6K4, Canada Phone: 819 244-8888 Website: porttr.com Destination to Success W 1709AI22 Recently, the Port has been carrying out major plans which have seen its infrastructure modernised, as well as the construction of the new Terminal 13 and extension to Terminal 10. There has also been a clear vision and completion of the establishment of a secure perimeter and the development of the main and secondary gates. The Hector-Louis- Langevin Park and many green spaces were also added. Over the last decade, $ 131.6 million have been invested. These investments were divided between the TRPA: $ 49 million, the Government of Canada: $ 22.2 million, the Government of Quebec: $ 8.2 million and the private sector: $ 52.2 million. Profiling the mission of the TRPA, the team aim to ensure that the objectives of the Canada Marine Act are achieved through sound management of the public infrastructure under tis responsibility, as a result of promotional activity, both commercially and regionally, whilst also looking at national development. In order to reach its mission, TRPA and the team must adapt and overcome any challenges which may come its way. The authority is constantly looking to restore, maintain and develop marine infrastructure that will promote and maintain Canada’s competitiveness and business objectives. Additionally, the authority is looking to organize an intermodal transport service, which will meet the needs of users at a reasonable cost and provide a high level of safety and environmental protection to its products and solutions. Furthermore, there needs to be an effective support tool for achieving local, regional and national socio-economic objectives by supporting commercial activity.