Where does that initiative come from?

A report made by the Shortsea Shipping Working Group has been approuved by the "Groupe sur le transport maritime" in March 2003, and is only available in French for the moment.

What is Shortsea Shipping?

Shortsea Shipping involves the movement of cargo or passengers by water over relatively short distances. It can occur within lakes and river systems and along coast lines. It consists of mainly domestic shipping but can also include cross-border traffic (Canada - US - Mexico). It does not consist of shipping across the world's major oceans.

To have a better idea of the importance of the Québec Port Network, click on the following map.