Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Trucking & Intermodal Shipping Solutions
Established in 1948, Guysborough Transfer has grown from a small two-employee operation to a trusted leader in trucking and intermodal shipping. Our commitment to customer satisfaction has driven continuous improvements in equipment, facilities, and services to meet evolving demands. With a modern fleet of 30 trucks and 100 trailers, we specialize in container transportation, commercial warehousing, and customized shipping solutions across Canada and the United States. Our strategic location near the Port of Halifax enables efficient international logistics, supported by Canada Customs bonded carrier status and UIIA authorization. We maintain a customer-first approach, offering specialized services for unique shipping needs while ensuring safe, timely deliveries.Our 70+ years of experience, combined with a dedicated team of over 50 professionals, has built a strong reputation for reliability and excellence in the trucking industry. We operate from a 10,000-square-foot facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, equipped with advanced capabilities including reefer hookups, container lifting, and hot water pressure washing. Our services extend to rail yard operations, cross-docking, and equipment bracing for vehicles and machinery. We pride ourselves on adapting to industry changes while maintaining the core values that have sustained us since our founding. For businesses seeking dependable freight solutions, we offer personalized quotes and 24/7 support to ensure seamless logistics operations.
Services
Container Transportation
Trucking Services
Intermodal Shipping
Commercial Warehousing
Import/Export Services
Consolidation/Deconsolidation
Rail Yard Services
Site Services
Specialized Shipping Solutions
Cross Dock Facility
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience in trucking and shipping since 1948
- Our modern fleet includes 30 trucks and 100 trailers for reliable deliveries
- We offer Canada Customs bonded carrier services with UIIA authorization
- Our customer-first approach tailors solutions to specific shipping requirements
- We operate from a 10,000-square-foot facility with advanced logistics capabilities
Associations and certifications
- UIIA Authorized Carrier
- Canada Customs bonded carrier
Services
Container Transportation
Container transportation services run throughout Eastern Canada with international reach. Our Canada Customs bonded carrier status ensures compliant deliveries for businesses of all sizes. With a modern fleet of 30 trucks and 100 trailers, we provide reliable containerized freight solutions for diverse industries.
Trucking Services
Trucking services include dry van, flatbed, and specialized equipment transport. Our 70+ years of experience and 10,000-square-foot facility support efficient handling of general merchandise, vehicles, and oversized cargo across Canada and the United States.
Commercial Warehousing
Commercial warehousing offers bonded storage and cross-docking capabilities. Our Dartmouth facility provides secure consolidation/deconsolidation services with reefer hookups and container lifting capacity up to 36,000 lbs for temperature-controlled and oversized shipments.
Rail Yard Services
Rail yard services integrate with our trucking network for seamless intermodal solutions. We handle equipment transfers, container movements, and specialized cargo handling between rail and truck transportation modes at major Canadian ports.
Specialized Shipping Solutions
Specialized shipping solutions address unique cargo requirements. Our experienced team provides equipment bracing, vehicle securing, and customized transport plans for challenging shipments requiring non-standard logistics approaches.
Questions
What services does Guysborough Transfer Ltd. offer?
We provide container transportation, trucking services, commercial warehousing, rail yard operations, and specialized shipping solutions across Canada and the United States.
How long has the company been in business?
Guysborough Transfer has provided shipping solutions since 1948, with over 70 years of experience in the trucking and logistics industry.
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of Canada and the United States, with primary operations in Atlantic Canada and Quebec through the Port of Halifax.
Are you equipped for specialized shipping needs?
Yes, our modern fleet and experienced team handle specialized shipping requirements including equipment bracing, vehicle transport, and oversized cargo solutions.
Do you offer customs bonded services?
We are a Canada Customs bonded carrier with UIIA authorization for compliant international freight transportation services.
Reviews (2)
Ben Peria
Apr 29, 2021
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Robert & Marc get it done - reliable, efficient and fair priced. Would recommend to all for port of Halifax Dray.
Ken Weagle
Mar 12, 2021
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Very understanding my company didn't tell me my load was on the boat so I sit in thier yard waiting they very accommodating