HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority) has reported handling 10,814,699 metric tonnes (MT) of cargo within its expanding Great Lakes Port Network during the 2025 navigation season.
According to a release, HOPA mentioned that even with a tough global economic environment and changing trade dynamics, it has continued to pursue cargo diversification and improve trade-related infrastructure. This effort boosts Ontario’s competitiveness and creates new opportunities for Canadian exporters.
In the previous year, the Port of Hamilton processed 10,350,606 MT, while the Port of Oshawa managed 464,093 MT. The Thorold Hub contributed by moving 116,561 MT.
A total of 592 vessels docked at Hamilton; there were 72 at Oshawa and 9 at Thorold.
“This year demonstrated the resilience and adaptability of our port network,” said Ian Hamilton, President & CEO of HOPA Ports in the release. “Through long‑term planning and strategic partnerships, we are building a Great Lakes Port Network that connects Ontario industries to global markets, supports economic growth, and strengthens supply chains for decades to come.”
As part of its ongoing strategy to diversify trade, HOPA continues investing in a solid port and logistics network across the province. This initiative ensures that “Canada is its own best trading partner” by bolstering domestic supply chains and improving access to international markets.
Agri Food Growth Continues
The volume of agri-food cargo such as fertilizer, grain, and sugar increased by three percent compared to 2024. This added up to an increase of 85,796 MT across the port network. Raw sugar and fertilizer saw particularly strong growth at the Port of Hamilton which supports Ontario’s food manufacturing sector.
Construction and Building Materials on the Rise
Gypsum-a vital building material used in drywall-saw a significant rise of 33 percent compared to last year due to increased regional housing construction and commercial development.
Steel Sector Impacted by Tariffs
Cargo volumes for steel faced a considerable drop mainly because of tariff uncertainties. Other raw materials for steel production also decreased by five percent reflecting broader manufacturing slowdowns.
Oshawa Cargo Up 10 Percent
The Port of Oshawa experienced a ten percent increase in cargo from last year. This boost was helped by transporting oversized industrial equipment including parts for Metrolinx’s Ontario Line tunnel boring project.
General Cargo Nearly Doubles
The amount of general cargo surged by 92 percent over 2024; this category includes machinery, parts, pressure vessels, transformer sets, and tank systems.
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