Alcoa and the Trois Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) officially inaugurated Alcoa's new facilities at Wharf 17, marking an important milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the two organizations. These modernized installations now support the unloading of alumina and calcined coke destined for the Deschambault Smelter. Made possible through a $71.8 million investment by Alcoa, the project includes the acquisition of two fully electric, closed loop pneumatic ship unloaders.

Delivered by ship in fall 2025, these systems now provide increased unloading efficiency, improved operational stability, and a significant reduction in environmental impact. Since their commissioning in January, nine vessel unloadings have already been completed. Through a long-term agreement, the handling area at Wharf 17 is now exclusively dedicated to Alcoa's operations, ensuring stability, safety, and continuity for years to come.

The work on Wharfs 16 and 17, carried out by the Port of Trois-Rivières and its partners, represents a total investment of $312 million, including contributions from the Government of Canada ($87 million) and the Government of Quebec ($41 million), announced in 2025. The overall modernization project is progressing as planned. As for Wharf 17, the remaining work is limited to the installation of electrical conduits for a light pole, as well as the deployment of fiber optic infrastructure.

All other infrastructure on the pier has been completed. The Wharfs 16 and 17 project will enhance the Port of Trois-Rivières' performance and support its growth, particularly in the grain, calcined coke, and alumina sectors. The installation of new equipment will enable Alcoa and G3 Canada handlers to operate more sustainably, significantly reduce environmental impacts, and optimize and strengthen the reliability of the supply chain.