At its annual public meeting yesterday, the Port of Québec described 2025 as a year of major advances, sustained performance, and renewed commitment to the community while announcing a cargo throughput of 26. 8 million tonnes versus 26.5 million tonnes in 2024.
Olga Farman, President & CEO, Port of Québec stressed that the port’s sustained level of activity “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.”
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.
(Photos of Olga Farman and Beauport sector of the Port of Quebec)