The Canadian government will provide the Montreal Port Authority up to US$8.4 million in infrastructure stimulus funding to build a common access portal for trucks.
The work is expected to improve operations at the port, where container shipments generate a substantial flow of truck traffic.
The port authority said a common entrance for all trucks with a series of automated security gates at the container terminals would improve safety and security and reduce congestion by moving trucks more quickly through the port.
Part of the port’s Vision 2020 strategic plan, the project involves installation of 27 automated truck gate pedestals at Section 73 North, where truck drivers will carry out transactions, and the renovation of terminal entrances to install automated control posts, cameras and computer equipment.
“The construction of a common portal will permit the Port of Montreal to improve the flow of truck traffic and increase its competitiveness,” said Sylvie Vachon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority. “In addition, by significantly decreasing the wait time of trucks, this system will reduce the environmental footprint of port activities.”
The stimulus funding will cover about half the cost of the US$17 million project.
The work is expected to improve operations at the port, where container shipments generate a substantial flow of truck traffic.
The port authority said a common entrance for all trucks with a series of automated security gates at the container terminals would improve safety and security and reduce congestion by moving trucks more quickly through the port.
Part of the port’s Vision 2020 strategic plan, the project involves installation of 27 automated truck gate pedestals at Section 73 North, where truck drivers will carry out transactions, and the renovation of terminal entrances to install automated control posts, cameras and computer equipment.
“The construction of a common portal will permit the Port of Montreal to improve the flow of truck traffic and increase its competitiveness,” said Sylvie Vachon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority. “In addition, by significantly decreasing the wait time of trucks, this system will reduce the environmental footprint of port activities.”
The stimulus funding will cover about half the cost of the US$17 million project.