The Association of Canadian Port Authorities was founded in 1958 and groups together ports and harbours and related marine interests into one national association. Canada Port Authorities handle more than $162 billion worth of cargo annually. The ACPA is the pre-eminent Association for the advocacy and advancement of the Canadian Port Industry. ACPA members contribute greatly to the local, regional and national economy of Canada.

The CSL Group Inc. ("CSL") of Montreal, Canada is a world-leading provider of marine dry bulk cargo handling and delivery services. Through its major operating divisions, Canada Steamship Lines, CSL International, CSL Australia, CSL Asia and CSL Europe, CSL owns and operates a highly diversified fleet of specialized self-unloading vessels, off-shore transhippers and Handysize bulk carriers, and delivers more than 70 million tonnes of cargo to industrial customers annually. CSL's history can be traced back to 1845. Montreal, QC, Canada

The Chamber of Marine Commerce provides a unified voice for sustainable growth of marine commerce in the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, Arctic and East coasts. The CMC community consists of a uniquely broad spectrum of marine industry stakeholders, with a bi-national membership across 20 U.S. states and all 10 Canadian provinces – the only bi-national organization of its kind focused on commercial maritime interests. We represent not only marine industry service providers, but also their customers: large industrial companies that need competitive marine systems and services in order to get goods and material to and from market. Ottawa, Ontario,Canada

HOPA Ports operates deep-water ports and multimodal facilities, serving the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Let HOPA Ports connect you to North America’s largest consumer markets, and any shipping destination around the globe. HOPA Ports’ partners offer specialized expertise and equipment for any import or export shipment. The Ports of Hamilton & Oshawa provide handling, transloading and storage for a wide range of commodities. The Port of Hamilton is the largest Canadian port on the Great Lakes and handles more than 10 million tonnes of highly diversified cargo annually. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Vancouver Island's Cargo and Marine Transportation Centre. The Nanaimo Port Authority administers, controls, and manages the harbour, waters and foreshore adjacent to Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Nanaimo is an oasis for pleasure boating, with its safe, comfortable marina. Downtown amenities adjacent to the marina, easy access to the beautiful mid-island region and engaging Port staff ensure that boaters' experience exceeds expectations. Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

True continental gateway, the Port of Québec maintains business relations with over 60 countries. Its strategic location is its best calling card, as it provides the shortest route by sea between Europe and the Great Lakes. The advantage of being the last deep-water port with 15 meters at low tide before the Great Lakes is that it allows the port to effectively connect with the industrial and agricultural heart of North America. Québec (Québec) Canada

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is an autonomous federal agency created under the terms of the Canada Marine Act. It does everything in its power to make the Port of Montreal as competitive as possible, and from this perspective provides first-rate facilities to sea and land carriers, to terminal operators and to shippers. The Port Authority builds and maintains infrastructures that it leases to private stevedoring companies. These companies, as well as shipping lines, are represented by the Maritime Employers Association, which employs the longshoremen at the port. Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Port of Sydney is the ocean gateway to scenic CAPE BRETON ISLAND. Sydney is a preferred destination for many prominent cruise lines. Visitors are eager to discover our unique and treasured island. With its gracious and proud people, rich Gaelic heritage, and sweeping landscapes, a visit to the Port of Sydney on Cape Breton Island creates a spiritual awakening that is sure to captivate you and keep you longing to return. Sydney, NS Canada

The Port of Thunder Bay is located at the head of the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System, a dynamic navigable waterway that stretches 3700 kilometres into the heart of the North American continent. A one-way voyage through the Seaway to Thunder Bay takes about five days with ships 228.6 metres in length, 23.8 metres in width with a draft of 8.2 metres being elevated some 180 metres through 16 of the most efficient locks in the world. Thunder Bay has port facilities for handling all types of cargoes and is served by both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways, as well as major Canadian trucking companies. Numerous berths mean quick and efficient turn-around time to the 400 ships that visit the port each year. Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

The Port of Valleyfield's mission is to contribute to regional economic development through effective port services that are well integrated with the ground transportation systems while satisfying the principles of sustainable development. Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is the federal agency responsible for the stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Trade through the Port of Vancouver connects Canadian businesses and consumers with the variety of products that we use every day from markets across the globe, and generates tax revenues and secure employment for local communities. As a Canada Port Authority, our mandate is to enable Canada’s trade through the Port of Vancouver, while protecting the environment and considering local communities. Home to 29 major terminals, the port is able to handle the most diversified range of cargo in North America: bulk, containers, breakbulk, liquid bulk, automobiles and cruise. As the country's gateway to over 170 trading economies around the world, the port handles $1 of every $3 of Canada's trade in goods outside of North America. Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Port of Yarmouth is located on the south western tip of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the first secure port of destination from the US Eastern Seaboard and one of the four ports of entry to Nova Scotia for international vessels. The Port of Yarmouth is a major hub of the fishing industry in south west Nova Scotia, which has Canada’s most productive fishing grounds; in fact, it has the largest lobster fishing grounds in the world. Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Port Windsor is located on the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System, one of the world's most efficient deep draft waterways, and is on the Detroit River opposite Detroit, Michigan. The Port is 617 miles (993 kms) from Montreal and includes over 13 miles (21.2 kms) of shoreline encompassing marine terminals, parkland, and beautiful residential neighbourhoods. The industrial/marine facilities are concentrated in the western portion of the Port. Port Windsor is the third largest Canadian Great Lakes port in terms of shipments. Cargos include a wide range of products such as aggregates, salt, grain, fluorspar, lumber, steel, petroleum, vehicles and heavy lift equipment. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

PortsToronto is a government business enterprise that owns and operates the Billy Bishop Airport, the Port of Toronto (Terminals 51 and 52), and the Outer Harbour Marina. Mission: To effectively manage the Billy Bishop Airport, the Port of Toronto, and the Outer Harbour Marina on a self-sustaining basis, allowing us to reinvest funds into transportation infrastructure, marine safety, environmental protection and community programming. Through the successful pursuit of this mission, we play an important city-building role in the economic growth and sustainable future of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Port Saint John is Atlantic Canada's largest port by volume and has a diverse cargo base, handling an average of 28 million metric tonnes of cargo annually, including dry and liquid bulks, break bulk, and containers. Canada's first incorporated city is also the only city on the Bay of Fundy and home to the highest tides in the world. Located on Canada's eastern seaboard, Saint John is a standout stop for cruise visitors from around the world. Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada