Port-Cartier, January 14, 2026 – ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P. (“ArcelorMittal”) marked the arrival of the first ship of the year at its port facilities in Port-Cartier by presenting its traditional steel headed cane to Captain Jiang Zhu, commander of the Panamax MV Hong Jing. This handover symbolizes the arrival of the first ship and the start of a new season of port operations.
Having arrived from Ireland, the ship left ArcelorMittal’s port facilities on January 11 bound for Hansaport, Germany, with a cargo of 78,520 tonnes of iron ore concentrate. Built in 2008, the ship is 225 metres long and 32 metres wide.
The start of the 2026 season coincides with remarkable 2025 results for ArcelorMittal’s port facilities. Iron ore shipments, including concentrate and pellets, reached a record high of 26.2 million tonnes, making 2025 the best year on record, with a historic second quarter in which 7.3 million tonnes were loaded.
This strong performance is also reflected in port activity, with 419 ships passing through and more than 1,000 entry and exit manoeuvres carried out in 2025.
ArcelorMittal’s internationally recognized port in Port-Cartier is the largest private seaport in Canada and has been a cornerstone of the region’s heritage for more than 60 years.
About ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P.
and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P.
Subsidiaries of ArcelorMittal, a leading steel company and one of the five biggest iron ore producers in the world, ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada (“AMIC”) and ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“AMMC”) are two complementary companies operating in Quebec’s North Shore region. AMIC transports concentrate between Mont-Wright and Port-Cartier and operates a seaport at Port-Cartier, allowing AMMC products to be transported and shipped to four continents. AMMC produces concentrate and iron oxide pellets for the steel market. The two companies employ 2,900 people, making ArcelorMittal the biggest employer on the North Shore.
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