Recently announced by the Honorable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, QSL will receive $6.05 million to start its shore power project in Port Colborne, Ontario.

With a total value of 12.1 million dollars, this project aims to install shore power terminals to allow ships to recharge their batteries on board. This will reduce dependence on auxiliary engines and minimize the emission of greenhouse gases.

These charging facilities will power ships operating on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence, thereby contributing to establishing a green maritime corridor in the region.

Reducing the ecological footprint of maritime operations in Canada is a collective mission,” said Robert Bellisle, President and CEO of QSL. “With the federal contribution through The Green Shipping Corridor Program, the supply of our communities and the growth of our economy will be conducted sustainably, respecting the wishes of citizens who place environmental protection and the fight against climate change at the top of their priorities.

Robert Bellisle, QSL President and CEO

QSL subscribes to and actively participates with its partners in all industry efforts for the decarbonization of the maritime sector along the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the east and west coasts of Canada, to guarantee future generations a cleaner and greener future.

These charging installations will power ships operating on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence, thereby contributing to the establishment of a green maritime corridor in this strategic region. We are proud to be able to rely on our local partners for the realization of such a project.

For further information:

– Green Shipping Corridor Program – Clean Ports stream contribution funding in Ontario – Canada.ca