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CAMTR Montreal Port
Montreal Port is the seaport of Montreal, in the city of Montrealin Canada. Overseas routes include North America, Port code is CAMTR.

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Port Code

CAMTR

Name

Montreal

Country / Region

Canada

City

Montreal

Sea Routes

North America

Type

Latitude

45.5570100

Longitude

-73.5167350

Est. Unit Price

$25/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Montreal (UN/LOCODE: CAMTR) is an international river-sea port on the St. Lawrence River in Québec, Canada. Positioned inland from the Atlantic but connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the St. Lawrence Seaway, it serves Central Canada, including the Toronto market, as well as the U.S. Midwest and U.S. Northeast. The port combines container, general cargo, bulk and cruise functions, with cargo activity extending eastward along Montreal’s waterfront from the historic Old Port area. The supplied port record describes an approximately 11.3 m navigation draft between Montreal and Québec City and capability for container vessels of up to about 6,000 TEU; vessel acceptance remains subject to current water level, vessel dimensions, seasonal navigation conditions and terminal confirmation. Our service team uses CAMTR as a gateway planning point and coordinates the ocean, terminal, customs and inland legs as one shipment plan.

UN/LOCODE	CAMTR
Port / city	Montreal, Québec, Canada
Port type	River-sea international port with container, bulk, general cargo and cruise functions
Coordinates in supplied record	45.5570100, -73.5167350
Primary logistics role	Gateway for Central Canada and selected U.S. inland markets

Key Highlights

Inland river-sea locationSt. Lawrence navigation introduces water-level, draft and seasonal operating considerations in addition to normal ocean-port planning.

Central Canadian gatewayThe port is positioned for cargo serving Québec, Ontario and connected inland distribution markets, with onward trucking and rail planning required by final destination.

Multi-cargo profileContainerized consumer goods, machinery and cereals coexist with sugar, petroleum products, other bulk cargo and cruise activity.

Intermodal dependencyPort selection alone does not determine door-to-door performance; terminal appointment, rail availability, border formalities and inland equipment must be checked together.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Container terminals and stevedoring facilities support import, export and transshipment workflows; the actual terminal, receiving window, equipment availability and cut-off must be confirmed for each booking.
General and bulk cargo: The port’s cargo profile includes machinery, consumer goods, cereals, sugar, petroleum products and other cargo categories. Cargo-specific terminal acceptance and handling instructions apply.
Storage and staging: Container yards, cargo storage and empty-equipment arrangements are coordinated through the appointed terminal, carrier or inland provider. Free-time and storage terms should be obtained in writing.
Inland connections: Truck and rail are central to distribution from Montreal toward Québec, Ontario, the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Northeast. Mode selection should follow the final delivery point and cargo characteristics.
Customs and inspection interface: Customs release, documentary review and possible physical examination can affect terminal dwell and delivery appointments; our team aligns the customs broker, carrier and drayage provider.

Routes & Transit Times

Atlantic and European trade: CAMTR is connected to ocean services through the St. Lawrence Seaway and Atlantic approaches. Service structure, transshipment requirements and seasonal conditions vary by carrier and sailing.
Mediterranean and other global origins: Cargo may be planned through the carrier’s available direct or connecting network. We verify the actual routing and transshipment port before quoting rather than assuming a direct service.
Central Canada delivery: Montreal can support onward movement to Québec and Ontario markets, including the Toronto area, by a combination of rail and truck. Door delivery time depends on terminal release and inland capacity.
U.S. inland destinations: Shipments for the U.S. Midwest or Northeast require a separate cross-border and customs review. Border processing, trailer availability, rail interchange and final-mile appointment capacity may materially change the total transit.
Planning rule: Published transit is normally port-to-port or estimated carrier transit, not a guaranteed door-to-door commitment. Our team confirms the latest vessel, terminal and inland milestones before booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Québec and Montréal regionConsumer products, machinery, food-related cargo and industrial inputs commonly require reliable terminal-to-warehouse coordination.

Ontario and Central CanadaThe port record identifies Toronto and the wider Central Canadian market as important inland destinations; rail or truck economics should be compared by postcode and equipment type.

U.S. Midwest and NortheastThese markets can be served through inland connections, but the routing must account for customs jurisdiction, border documentation and possible domestic-equipment restrictions.

Typical cargo considerationsContainerized consumer goods, machinery, cereals, sugar, petroleum products and other bulk or general cargo require different packaging, terminal and regulatory checks.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, verified gross mass, shipping instructions, terminal receiving cut-off and vessel cut-off are separate milestones. Our team obtains the applicable local deadlines instead of applying a generic port schedule.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, emergency contact and compliant package marks before confirmation. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be secured in advance.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, importer details and any required permits must be consistent. Canadian import requirements and U.S. requirements are not interchangeable.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination, holds, port congestion, chassis or container availability and winter conditions can delay release. Do not book a fixed delivery appointment until release and equipment status are confirmed.

For oversized, temperature-controlled, reefer, hazardous or heavy cargo, our service team requests terminal acceptance, equipment availability, road restrictions and final delivery conditions before issuing a firm operating plan.

Shipping Tips

Send the final destination postcode, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity, HS classification and required delivery date at quotation stage so ocean and inland options can be compared together.
For winter or schedule-sensitive cargo, allow contingency for St. Lawrence navigation conditions, terminal dwell, rail capacity and customs inspection; avoid building a delivery plan around the earliest estimated arrival.
Use seaworthy export packaging with moisture protection where appropriate, and verify container weight distribution, securing and loading photographs for machinery or dense cargo.
For urgent or constrained shipments, our team can evaluate alternative Canadian or U.S. gateways, subject to carrier availability, customs implications, inland cost and the cargo’s admissibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montreal a seaport even though it is inland from the Atlantic?: Yes. CAMTR is a river-sea port on the St. Lawrence River with access to the Atlantic through the St. Lawrence Seaway. Vessel and draft suitability must be confirmed for the specific sailing.
Can CAMTR handle cargo for Toronto and the U.S. Midwest?: It can function as a gateway for those inland markets, but the practical choice depends on the carrier’s routing, rail or truck capacity, customs process, final delivery postcode and total landed cost.
Does the port have a guaranteed transit time from Europe?: No. Transit varies by origin, carrier, service design, transshipment, navigation conditions, terminal operations and inland delivery. Our service team quotes the applicable carrier estimate and identifies the non-ocean milestones.
What information is needed for a CAMTR dangerous-goods booking?: At minimum, provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration details, package information, quantity, dimensions, marks and emergency contact. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before cargo delivery.
What commonly causes delays after vessel arrival?: Typical causes include customs holds, examination, missing documents, terminal receiving or release issues, equipment shortages, rail or drayage capacity and delivery appointment constraints. Arrival is not the same as cargo availability.

Data Sources & Provenance

The hard identifiers, location, port description, stated navigation depth and vessel-capability information in this module are based first on the supplied CAMTR port record. Operational statements are professional planning guidance and are intentionally qualified because terminal rules, water levels, carrier networks, customs procedures and inland capacity can change.

Port authority and infrastructure reference: port-montreal.com — used for official port identity, facilities and operational-reference verification.
Canadian customs and border reference: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca — used for Canadian import, customs and border-process verification.
St. Lawrence Seaway reference: greatlakes-seaway.com — used for navigation-system and waterway-context verification.
Verification boundary: Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, free time, charges, equipment availability, draft restrictions and inland transit are shipment-specific; our team confirms them against the booking, terminal and applicable authority before execution.