Partnering with the Port of ThunderBay for38 Years

Logistec, a North American leader for safe, sustainable and creative solutions in the marine industry, has partnered with the Port of Thunder Bay, the Western Canadian terminus of the St. Lawrence Seaway System, since 1985.

“We have a long-term relationship with the port, one we are very proud of,” says Frank Montecalvo, VPOperations, Ontario at Logistec. “We’ve worked together to consistently provide premium stevedoring solutions, which allowed us to grow and attract new clients as well as new cargos.” Over time, the Logistec team has witnessed several different commodities coming through the port.

“Most recently we’ve been diversifying, providing services to discharge fertilizer,” said Montecalvo. “And throughout the years, we’ve significantly invested in equipment and in our people.”

At the Port of Thunder Bay, the Logistec team handles steel, wind energy components, and other break-bulk and project cargo at Keefer terminal, including over dimensional pieces destined for Western Canada.

The facility is connected to the TransCanada Highway, serviced by both

CN and CP, and Logistec works with its partners to provide specialized trucking services.

The company has access to over one million square feet of secure outdoor storage (including an intermodal yard) and over addition of 11 new terminals (including Hamilton, in Ontario), Logistec now has 90 terminals in 60 ports across North America.

The combined network will provide strategic gateways for existing and future cus- said Vasko Popovic, Operations Manager who has been at Logistec for over 25 years now.

The company’s terminal, like the Port of Thunder Bay, is Green Marine certified and has completed an external environmental compliance audit in 2023, in an effort to reduce its environmental impact. The terminal has a proactive approach to minimizing environmental impacts with bulk operations by using a canvas between the vessel and the quai to reduce the risk of materials entering into the water; using a mechanical and vacuum sweeper to clean-up after each operation which reduces dust emissions; and recycling materials, as much as possible, back into the pile.

500,000 square feet of warehouse space. Logistec had a very productive 2022, handling record volumes in response to a dynamic supply chain.

More recently, in March 2023, the company acquired Federal Marine Terminals, Inc., Fednav’s Terminal Division, expanding its network in North America. With the tomers, allowing Logistec to gain an important foothold in the Great Lakes region and access prime locations in the U.S. Gulf and East Coast regions.

The partnership with the Port of Thunder Bay goes beyond stevedoring solutions. Over the years, Logistec has been involved in the community: “We’ve sponsored various events with the port and also have a collaboration with the local Marine Club,”

“Our long-term partnership with the Port of Thunder Bay has allowed us grow our services, expand our network, and take care of the safety of our people,” said Montecalvo. “I couldn’t be prouder of where we are today, and I look forward to celebrating many more years of partnership with the port.”

“The 2023 shipping season is off to a great start and I wish Tim Heney, their CEO, and everyone else at the port a fantastic year.”