QSL is thrilled to announce its selection as a finalist for a Breakbulk Green World Award, an international recognition that celebrates environmental excellence and innovation across industries.

This nomination in the Green Port Award category highlights QSL’s bold and ongoing commitment to sustainability, which is driven by a long-term vision and concrete actions. Over the years, significant investments and innovations have helped reshape the environmental impact of port operations.

Our Port of Quebec−Beauport terminal at the forefront of the process

For fifteen years, we have taken decisive steps to decarbonize our operations in Beauport terminal, notably through the electrification of our equipment, the integration of advanced telemetry, the development of patented retractable deflectors − protecting waterways during loading and unloading operations and adapting to tides while improving operational efficiency. These efforts have delivered measurable results:

✅ Over 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
✅ Improved air and water quality
✅ Enhanced safety and stronger community ties

This nomination is a recognition of our teams’ passion, expertise, and innovation. Together, we are creating long-lasting environmental value. It reflects our continued progress and the reliance and collaboration of our clients and partners who share our vision of a greener, more responsible maritime industry.

− Robert Bellisle, President and CEO, QSL

QSL’s leadership is grounded in internationally recognized frameworks, including its Green Marine, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its distinction as the first Canadian maritime company to join the United Nations Global Compact. Our ESG strategy is amplified through collaborative partnerships, like a cutting-edge research project with the University of Sherbrooke and the Port of Quebec, aimed at developing scalable environmental technologies that can be deployed across QSL terminals throughout North America.

As we continue to expand the reach of our sustainable model across North America, this Green World Award nomination reaffirms our position as a pioneer in responsible logistics, where environmental stewardship, innovation, and operational excellence go hand in hand.

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📅 The Breakbulk Green World Awards winners will be announced at Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 13, 2025.