Arcadis and Egis to Design Onshore Infrastructure for Contrecœur Terminal in Montreal

DP World selected the joint venture formed by Arcadis and Egis as Owner's Engineer for the development of the Contrecoeur Container Terminal at the Port of Montreal, Canada. The project aims to expand the port's annual capacity by 60%.

The joint venture will be responsible for the design and engineering of all the onshore infrastructure needed to operate the terminal, including buildings, the container yard, the rail yard, utilities and truck access roads. Arcadis will lead the environmental assessment and the geotechnical, electrical and rail engineering work, as well as the design of the main operational and administrative buildings, while Egis will be in charge of service buildings, civil infrastructure networks, crane rails, pavements and truck access infrastructure. Moffatt & Nichol will take part as a subconsultant, providing terminal planning and operational specifications to define the layout and optimize the facility's operation.

Kevin Karaloff, leader of Arcadis' Ports and Maritime Business Unit, described the project as a major investment in Canada's commercial infrastructure and highlighted the continuity of the firm's relationship with DP World in the country. Meanwhile, Jean Steenhouwer, Egis' commercial director for the Americas, noted that the project combines serving key international clients with developing critical infrastructure in Canada's fastest-growing markets, and stated that it will help strengthen national supply chains.

According to the Government of Canada, the project will generate around 4,000 jobs per year during construction. Regarding the economic benefits once in operation, port technology reported they will be around C$750 million (US$537 million) per year, while Portal Portuario cited a figure of USD 750 million per year. The Major Projects Office designated Contrecoeur as a project of national interest, with committed funding of C$1,160 million (US$831 million) through the Canada Infrastructure Bank. Maritime infrastructure works, led by the Montreal Port Authority, began in April 2026, and the terminal is expected to be completed by 2030.