en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Port of Saguenay has released the "Master Plan for Industrial and Port Area Development," aiming to transform existing industrial and port facilities into an innovative industrial park integrated with the natural environment, thereby promoting economic diversification in the region, Quebec, and Canada. The plan was announced by Port of Saguenay CEO Carl Laberge at the annual general meeting, designed to support world-class industrial development based on principles of community coexistence and sustainable development.
According to the plan, industrial development will be adapted to the terrain and natural conditions while enhancing the ecological value of forest cover, wetlands, and important water bodies. The plan also envisions the construction of a multi-functional shared service center at the core of a pedestrian and bicycle path network, creating a vibrant, attractive living environment rooted in the surrounding area.
The Port of Saguenay maintained active cargo operations in 2025, with transshipments again exceeding one million tonnes. The Grande-Anse maritime terminal handled 1.15 million tonnes of cargo throughout the year and received 96 ships. In addition to the continued core operations of handling solid bulk cargoes such as de-icing salt, iron slag, and iron ore, the port's large storage capacity is also used to receive large industrial equipment and wind turbine components, while exporting significant volumes of aluminum by rail. In cruise operations, the Port of Saguenay maintained its status as the primary port of call in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence region, with the La Baie international cruise terminal welcoming 61 calls and approximately 95,000 passengers and crew members.
2026 will mark the centennial of the Port of Saguenay. On June 15, 1926, the Corporation du Port de Chicoutimi was established, and the Port of Saguenay evolved into its current form after relocating in the early 1980s. Commemorative events will be held in the coming months to highlight the important role of maritime transport in regional growth. Major projects, including the upcoming multi-user electric conveyor system for solid bulk cargo, the development of the industrial port area, and new berths at the Grande-Anse maritime terminal, represent a total investment of over CAD 300 million and will support the Canadian Northern Corridor initiative.
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