Thunder Bay Port Authority

The Thunder Bay Port Authority operates on behalf of the Government of Canada, managing operations for shipping and transportation at the head of the Great Lakes system.

Established under the Canada Marine Act of 1998, the Thunder Bay Port Authority became one of 19 major Canadian ports deemed essential for national trade.

The port provides over 900 direct jobs in the region while contributing 370 million dollars annually to the local economy through maritime commerce activities.

The General Cargo Terminal spans 80 acres and contains a Liebherr LHM 320 mobile crane with a lifting capacity of 104 tonnes at 18.5 meters.

The port handles 8.4 million tonnes of grain annually, making it the primary export port on the Great Lakes/St Lawrence Seaway connecting European markets to Western Canada.

GPS coordinates: 48.40651,-89.21702

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:54