Mississauga, Ontario — Manitoulin Transport announced today that it has opened a newly built transportation terminal located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, adjacent to its former terminal which is now closed. The new terminal supports Manitoulin Transport’s current and projected growth in Western Canada as it continues to extend and enhance its services and coverage in that region and beyond.
“This larger facility increases our ability to provide reliable freight services and enables us to handle the higher volume we’re seeing and will continue to see,” said Don Goodwill, president, Manitoulin Transport. “Customer satisfaction is a top priority at Manitoulin and this terminal will help ensure customer shipments are handled in a safe and organized manner with greater speed and accuracy. Manitoba customers can now consider Winnipeg a true gateway for shipments to anywhere in the province, across North America and around the world.”
To ensure that shipments are well guarded, Manitoulin has fortified its premises with advanced security measures including perimeter fencing, controlled entry and exit and 24-hour surveillance cameras on the dock and yard. In keeping with Manitoulin’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, the new terminal will be equipped with all-electric forklifts.
“Winnipeg is a hub of commerce in the province and we’re excited to grow our business there by helping our customers to grow theirs,” said Gord Smith, chief executive officer, Manitoulin Group of Companies. “We do this by giving customers a competitive edge through our reliable national and global coverage, aggressive transit times, advanced technology, and easy access to an impressive array of transportation and supply chain services which meet every conceivable need.”
Personnel based at Manitoulin’s previous Winnipeg terminal have transferred to the new site.
