The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has qualified three bid respondents for the Contrecoeur Container terminal facilities PPP project in Montreal, Canada. The qualified bidders are the following:

• Axium Infrastructure Canada and Pomerleau Capital;
• Ports America Holdings;
• Terminal Investment Limited (TIL).

The selected bidder will be responsible for the design, construction and operation of new port infrastructure, as well as for generating new shipping volumes and their engagement with local and regional stakeholders. Announcement of the private partner is planned for the second quarter of 2023, with financial and commercial closing in the third quarter of 2023, for a start of construction within the year. The terminal is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2026.