Our History
Our History
We have a rich history of doing great work. For more than 70 years, the LOGISTEC family has built and shared its expertise in order to create success for our customers, our partners, our shareholders and our people. Let us take you through this amazing journey!
1940
Roger Paquin spent his summer breaks from his studies down at the docks with the longshoremen in Trois-Rivières ...
1950
Roger Paquin strongly believed in going beyond the status quo... 
1952
Quebec Terminals Ltd. (now LOGISTEC) was founded by Roger Paquin... 
1959
Roger Paquin was determined to do what was considered impossible for his customers... 
Mid-1960’s
Roger Paquin noticed a new mode of cargo transportation and handling: Containers... 
1974
Always going beyond for their customers, they came up with ingenious ways of beating the harsh Arctic winter conditions... 
1984
Business acumen runs in the blood; so true... 
1988
Termont Terminal at the Port of Montréal was inaugurated... 
1989
With a keen eye on expansion beyond the Eastern Canadian market... 
1992
LOGISTEC, always on the lookout for smart business moves to expand... 
1994
The LOGISTEC family wanted to broaden its services in the Arctic... 
1996
This was a pivotal year for the LOGISTEC Family... 
1998
In Northern Canada, Transport Nanuk set up a joint venture with Nunavut Eastern Arctic Shipping (NEAS)... 
1998
LOGISTEC seized upon another exciting opportunity through their subsidiary Sanexen Environmental... 
2002
LOGISTEC celebrated its 50th anniversary... 
2003
LOGISTEC is selected to manage cargo handling operations at two terminals at the Port of Toronto... 
2006
The strategic long-term partnership between MSC and Termont Terminals came to fruition... 
2008
LOGISTEC acquired Sydney Coal Railway from Quebec Railway Corporation... 
2009
A year of expansion, LOGISTEC purchases BalTerm... 
2012
LOGISTEC purchase CrossGlobe... 
2014
Montreal was the focus in 2014 when MtlLINK became a key member of the LOGISTEC family... 
2016
Always one to believe strongly in the power of team work and partnerships... 
2017
Madeleine Paquin is inducted... 
2018
LOGISTEC introduced its new colours! ...