Trappers Transport offers flexible, 3PL warehousing solutions across a national network of facilities in key Canadian markets — including Vancouver, Winnipeg, and beyond. Whether you need dry storage, temperature-controlled space, or strategic crossdock locations, our warehousing services support your end-to-end supply chain with security, scalability, and real-time visibility.
Our network allows you to position inventory closer to your customers, reduce transit times, and optimize last-mile delivery — especially in Western Canada and near the Port of Vancouver. We manage both long-term storage and high-turn inventory environments with the flexibility to adjust as your distribution needs evolve.
Trappers specializes in food-grade and temperature-sensitive freight, offering refrigerated, frozen, and ambient warehousing options. Whether you’re a food processor expanding into Canada or a manufacturer needing just-in-time inventory solutions, our team helps protect your product integrity while keeping costs controlled.
As a full-service 3PL freight forwarding partner, we integrate warehousing with our complete transportation services — including LTL & FTL, crossborder, transload, and final mile. This unified approach simplifies coordination and improves operational flow from port to shelf.
Through our TruckMate TMS platform, you’ll gain real-time insight into your inventory, order status, and shipment movements — ensuring proactive planning and transparency. Our warehousing operations emphasize accuracy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement to help you stay competitive.
Whether you’re launching in new Canadian markets or optimizing an existing supply chain, Trappers Transport gives you access to the warehousing footprint and logistics experience you need to scale.
Case Studies of Warehousing Success
Success in logistics is best illustrated through real-world examples. In this section, we will delve into case studies that highlight how businesses have overcome warehousing challenges with Trappers Transport, showcasing the tangible benefits of our expertise and services.
Hylife Foods
HyLife has earned a reputation for delivering top-quality chilled premium pork products to a growing base of global customers. The company has experienced considerable growth from its early days, especially over the past ten-plus years. Ron Schellenberg, HyLife’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, recognized the challenges that can come with success and more extensive product demands. With increased orders of chilled pork destined for Asia and a plant expansion underway […]
Canadian Trade House
Canadian Trade House Ltd, incorporated in 1995, has become a key player in the North American food industry as an importer and distributor. Based in Calgary, with teams in Toronto and Cincinnati, CTH services a broad spectrum of clients, including major retailers, food service operators, and convenience store chains. Their diverse product range, featuring brands […]
Cargill Beef North America
Cargill’s High River facility in Alberta, Canada, stands as a testament to efficiency and quality in the beef processing industry. With 2,000 employees processing 4,500 head of cattle daily, this fully integrated facility adheres to the highest standards of food safety, animal health, and employee safety, under the strict regulation of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency […]
Warehousing FAQs
What are 3PL warehousing services?
Third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing allows businesses to outsource inventory storage and related logistics operations to a specialized provider. Trappers Transport offers flexible warehousing solutions across Canada, combining storage, inventory management, and transportation coordination to help businesses reduce operational complexity, improve distribution efficiency, and respond to changing supply chain demands.
Does Trappers Transport offer temperature-controlled warehousing?
Yes. Trappers Transport provides refrigerated, frozen, and ambient warehousing options for businesses handling food-grade and temperature-sensitive freight. These storage solutions help protect product quality while supporting inventory management and distribution requirements. Trappers also coordinates temperature-controlled transportation to maintain product integrity as freight moves between storage facilities and delivery destinations.
Can Trappers Transport coordinate warehousing and freight distribution?
Yes. Trappers Transport integrates warehousing with LTL and FTL transportation services to help businesses move products from storage facilities to their final destinations. By coordinating inventory, shipping schedules, and freight movement through a connected logistics network, Trappers helps reduce unnecessary handling, improve delivery planning, and simplify supply chain operations.
Does Trappers Transport provide cross-border warehousing solutions?
Yes. Trappers Transport supports businesses moving freight between Canada and the United States through warehousing and coordinated cross-border logistics services. By combining inventory storage, shipment consolidation, customs coordination, and transportation planning, Trappers helps businesses manage international freight movements and maintain more efficient distribution networks.
How does warehouse inventory tracking improve supply chain visibility?
Warehouse inventory tracking helps businesses monitor stock levels, order status, and shipment movements to improve planning and reduce distribution delays. Trappers Transport uses its TruckMate transportation management system to provide inventory and shipment visibility, supporting more accurate scheduling and coordination between warehousing, transloading, and final delivery operations.
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