Port of Quebec

The Port of Quebec, also known as Port de Québec, is a seaport situated in Quebec City on the St. Lawrence River in Canada. It facilitates the movement of various types of cargo, including containers, bulk commodities, and general goods, as well as accommodating cruise vessels. The port serves both domestic shippers and international trading partners, acting as a gateway for goods entering and leaving the Canadian interior. Its location on the St. Lawrence provides access to the Great Lakes region and Atlantic trade routes. The port’s infrastructure includes terminals, warehouses, and intermodal connections that support the loading and unloading of ships. Operations are conducted year‑round, subject to seasonal ice conditions on the river.

The Port of Quebec operates as a federal port under the jurisdiction of Transport Canada and is administered by the Quebec Port Authority, a Crown corporation responsible for its management and development. It holds a distinct role as one of the few deep‑water ports capable of handling large vessels far inland on the St. Lawrence River. The port is recognised for its expertise in handling diverse cargo streams and for supporting the cruise tourism sector in Quebec City. In April 2023, the port experienced a distributed denial‑of‑service attack that temporarily disrupted its public website, although internal systems and port operations remained unaffected. The incident was investigated by the port’s IT teams, who worked to restore online services while maintaining normal cargo and passenger movements. These attributes underscore the port’s importance within Canada’s transportation network and its resilience to cyber threats.