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A land of AMBITION

If you plan on launching ambitious projects, especially in the primary or secondary industries, Sept-Îles is definitely the place to bring them to fruition. Its rich and abundant natural resources, the exemplary reliability of its strategic infrastructures and its skilled workforce give Sept-Îles a unique competitive edge in terms of economic development.

 

strategic location

  • Sept-Îles is a port city located at the entrance of the St. Lawrence Seaway
  • It provides easy access to North American, European and Asian markets

 

Port facilities

  • Sept-Îles has a deepwater superport, protected by a natural rampart, with a system of 9 docks able to host vessels of up to 400,000 tons
  • Furthermore, it provides a railroad transhipment centre

 

Abundant energy

  • 14 hydroelectric plants are located near the city, ensuring a stable energy supply

 

Railway infrastructure

  • A railway network of more than 650 km links Sept-Îles and Schefferville
  • A railcar ferry service links Sept-Îles to the rest of the North American railway network

 

Skilled workforce

  • Sept-Îles’ workforce provides recognized expertise in a number of industries such as mineral technology, industrial maintenance, rail transport and construction
  • Training programs are tailored to the specific needs of local companies

 

SPeCIALIzed SME's

  • Expertise in many different industries
  • Variety of professional services
  • Wide array of commercial services

 

Research institutes and chairs

  • Technical support to businesses and technology transfer
  • Applied research in the fields of environmental science, industrial maintenance and railway operations

 

Urban INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Availability of residential and industrial property
  • Modern transportation network

 

AirPORT

  • Daily flights to Québec and Montréal
  • Chartered plane and helicopter flights

 

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