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A 50-YEAR LEGACY LOGISTEC HAS A LONG HISTORY IN HALIFAX, BECOMING A VALUABLE PARTNER IN THE PORT AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY By Tom Peters
Since 1972, Montreal-based Logistec
Stevedoring Ltd. has been a key stakeholder at the Port of Halifax.
Roger Paquin founded Quebec Terminals in 1952, which later became Logistec. When Paquin bought Eastern Canada Stevedoring, his company gained the competitive marine atmosphere of Halifax. Anthony Steele is GM for Atlantic Canada with Logistec’s local office. He joined the company in 1987, beginning its long association with the Port. 18
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Port of Halifax
Roger and Lucien Paquin in the 1950s, shortly after the founding of Quebec Terminals (forerunner of Logistec).
Paquin grew his business in Halifax, buying East competitors Wolfe Stevedores Ltd. and Brown & Ryan Ltd. Today, Logistec is a leading terminal operator in North America, operating in some 53 ports and 79 terminals, with 3,000+ employees. In December, the company added to its corporate family, buying Gestion Castaloop Inc. and its subsidiaries. That acquisition cements its position as a top provider of cargo handling
