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UNLOCODECA MTR
CountryCanada
Water BodySt. Lawrence River
SizeLarge
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth11 m
Lat45.5167
Lng-73.5500
Classificationgateway_202606
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About This Seaport
Founded as a fur-trading post in the 17th century, Montreal (CA MTR) grew into Canada's historic gateway to the Atlantic and remains the easternmost deep-water container port that ocean vessels can reach without transhipment. The port handled about 1.46 million TEU in 2024, down 4.8 percent year on year, across four terminals run by Montreal Gateway Terminals (Cast, Racine) and Termont (Maisonneuve, Viau). Sitting some 1,600 kilometres inland on the St. Lawrence River, it specialises in transatlantic trade with Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, served by CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL. Beyond containers, it moves grain, dry bulk, liquid bulk and breakbulk. Its decisive edge is rail: CN and CPKC operate directly on the docks and carry roughly two-thirds of containers inland to Ontario and the US Midwest, including Chicago. A channel kept ice-free year-round makes the port dependable through the Canadian winter. The new Contrecœur terminal, to be operated by DP World, broke ground in April 2026 and is set to add about 1.15 million TEU of capacity from 2030. For larger East Coast volumes, shippers turn to Halifax or New York/New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Montreal?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Montreal is CA MTR. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Montreal located?▼
The port of Montreal is located in Canada (St. Lawrence River).
What is the size of the port Montreal?▼
Montreal is a Large harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Montreal?▼
The channel depth of Montreal is 11 meters.
Location & Weather
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45.51667, -73.55000
Channel depth: 11 m
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