The shipping platform

Location: Becancour is located on the S shore of the St Lawrence River within the Province of Quebec. General overview: The port is integrated with an industrial park designed for heavy and light industry, covering 4,000ha. The port is owned by La Societe du Parc Industriel et Portuaire de Becancour, a Quebec government corporation. There are 5 berths and a Ro-Ro ramp. The port is open throughout the year and the principal materials handled are alumina, coke and magnesite. Traffic figures: Approx 170 vessels and 2,007,000t of cargo handled annually. Max size: LOA 232m, draught 10.6m.