Sept-Îles, January 22, 2026 – The Port of Sept-Îles (PSI) announced that it surpassed 40 million tonnes of cargo handled in 2025, setting a new record. This announcement was made on January 21 during the first edition of Le Grand Rendez-vous du Port, attended by nearly a hundred partners.
With a total volume of 40,080,194 tonnes, compared to 38,510,806 tonnes in 2024, the Port reached a new peak and confirmed the strength of its operations. “Surpassing 40 million tonnes is an exceptional achievement. More than just a number, it reflects the commitment, expertise, and know-how of the Port of Sept-Îles team, as well as the essential contribution of our valued logistics partners. This collective success strengthens the Port’s role as a driver of the regional economy,” said Alexandra Chouinard, President and CEO of the Port of Sept-Îles.
Sustained Performance Throughout the Year
Beyond the annual total, 2025 was marked by unprecedented operational consistency. The Port recorded the four best quarters in its history since 1999, confirming stable performance despite a demanding logistics context.
The fourth quarter of 2025 alone was the best ever recorded, with 11,032,904 tonnes handled. December 2025 also ranks as the second-best December since 1974, totaling 3,501,296 tonnes.
Interestingly, the new tonnage record includes a new partner, as the Port handled 570,874 tonnes of ore for ArcelorMittal through special transshipment operations. These operations are the tangible result of the collaboration agreement signed between the mining company and PSI in January 2025.
A New Era for the Port of Sept-Îles
2025 also marks the start of Alexandra Chouinard’s tenure as President and CEO. She succeeds Pierre D. Gagnon, who led the Port for 24 years, becoming the youngest leader in the Canadian maritime industry. Her strategic vision focuses on market diversification, sustainable development, and human capital development to support the growth of the Port and its communities.
Sustainable Development
In 2025, the Port of Sept-Îles contributed more than $332,000 in donations and sponsorships, including $107,900 dedicated to Indigenous community initiatives. These contributions support social, cultural, and environmental projects in the regions of Sept-Îles, Port-Cartier, and Uashat mak Mani-Utenam, reflecting the Port’s commitment to the development and well-being of the communities it serves.
The Port also established its first permanent Citizen Committee, promoting transparent dialogue with the public. In the same spirit, it launched the Blue 5-Star Program, recognizing vessels with outstanding efforts to reduce emissions and underwater noise, and continued the Enviro-Actions project, which monitors the environmental conditions of the Sept-Îles Bay in near real-time.
Strategic Projects and Partnerships
At the Monseigneur-Blanche terminal, modernization works continued in 2025 and are scheduled for completion by the end of summer 2026. The Mishtanapeu Atshapi Pavilion, inaugurated in September in collaboration with IITUM and the City of Sept-Îles, now serves as a cultural and symbolic reception space, illustrating the partnership with the Innu community and openness to the Nitassinan territory.
The Port also strengthened several strategic collaborations for future projects. Work began with the Pointe-Noire Railway and Port Company (SFPPN) on a capacity plan for the Pointe-Noire sector to support activity growth and infrastructure optimization. Large-scale project studies were also launched with Aluminerie Alouette, which will continue in 2026 to support long-term development.
In terms of innovation and skills development, collaboration with the Cégep de Sept-Îles intensified, with pilot technology projects aimed at improving port safety and operational efficiency, including the use of robotic tools for infrastructure inspection.
International Reach
On the international stage, the five Canadian Saint-Lawrence port authorities signed a collaboration agreement with North Sea Port to stimulate trade between the Saguenay–Saint-Lawrence corridor and Northern Europe, while promoting innovation and sustainable maritime transport.
The Port of Sept-Îles also led an economic mission to Japan, visiting Osaka, Tokyo, and Oita, strengthening relationships with partners such as Marubeni, Mitsubishi, and Nippon Steel, and promoting high-purity iron from the Labrador Trough in Asian markets.
About the Port of Sept-Îles
Equipped with diverse and high-performing facilities, the Port of Sept-Îles is the largest bulk mineral port in North America. It is also recognized as the main port terminal for the primary aluminum industry in the Americas.Playing a strategic role in the economy of eastern Canada, PSI is a pioneer in sustainable development, thanks to the establishment of the first environmental monitoring observatory on the Saint Lawrence and a research chair with Laval University focused on coastal ecosystems and port activities.
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Source :
Frédérick J. Tétreault
Director – Communications and Public Relations
Port of Sept-Îles
Tel.: 418 965-3764
ftetreault@portsi.com