The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and DP World in Canada (a joint venture between DP World and La Caisse) have officially signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for the design of the land-based works of the future container terminal at Contrecœur. The formal signing, which occurred on August 28, 2025, enables DP World to join the ranks of active terminal operators at the Port of Montreal.
Strategic Partnership Model and Timeline
The Contrecœur expansion project is based on a hybrid approach announced in October 2023:
- In-water works are overseen by the MPA in collaboration with CTCGP (Pomerleau and Aecon).
- Land works and operations will be the responsibility of DP World, which will lead the construction of the terminal (including the container yard, buildings, utilities, and rail connection) and ensure its operation and maintenance for the next 40 years.
Under the JDA, the MPA and DP World will spend the coming months finalizing the terminal’s design and the terms of the construction and operating contract, which will take effect with the start of land works.
The key steps in the project timeline are:
- 2025: Start of site preparation work and launch of the design phase for land works.
- 2026: Start of in-water works and finalization of the terminal design and construction/operating agreement.
- 2027: Start of land-based works.
- 2030: Completion of works and commissioning of the new container terminal.
Strengthening Canada’s Logistics Future
DP World was selected for its international expertise in operational excellence, technological innovation, and sustainable development. The future Contrecœur terminal will become DP World’s sixth port facility in Canada, joining its existing operations in Fraser Surrey, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, Saint John, and Vancouver. Globally, DP World operates more than 60 ports and terminals across 64 countries.
Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, emphasized that the agreement with DP World marks a decisive step in realizing the expansion project, stating, “By leveraging innovation, sustainability, and the expertise of a world-class partner, we are strengthening the Port of Montreal’s strategic role as an economic engine for Quebec and Canada.”
Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, noted that the transformational project will not only strengthen the region’s position in global commerce but also serve as a true economic engine for Quebec and Eastern Canada, creating thousands of jobs during construction and driving long-term prosperity.
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