Highway Motor Freight expands operations at CentrePort Canada Rail Park

Highway Motor Freight has expanded its operations at CentrePort Canada Rail Park with a $16 million investment in a new 32,000 square-foot facility, which it says will create 150 new jobs.

The expansion includes the acquisition of 20 acres of land to construct a state-of-the-art 32,000 sq-ft transportation terminal, located at CentrePort Canada Rail Park in the Rural Municipality of Rosser (R.M. of Rosser).

As the next tenant to commence construction in the 665-acre CentrePort Canada Rail Park project, developed by Focus Equities Inc., the new facility is expected to create more than 150 new jobs once fully operational.

“We are thrilled to see Highway Motor Freight expand operations here in Manitoba. CentrePort is a unique industrial and economic hub that connects Canadian trade to major markets across the country, the continent and around the world,” said Jamie Moses, Manitoba’s minister for economic development, investment trade and natural resources. “By combining industrial space with logistics infrastructure, CentrePort Canada Rail Park is a strategic location with great opportunity for business development. This expansion will grow our economy and create good jobs for Manitobans. Our government is proud to work with CentrePort as they continue to attract new business, expand current businesses, and demonstrate why Manitoba is the ideal place for companies to serve their regional and global clients.”

The new facility, which is more than four times the size of its current space in Brookside Business Park, will enable Highway Motor Freight to better serve its clients and expand its capabilities. This includes increasing its fleet from 125 units to over 800 units and incorporating corporate operations, maintenance, warehouse space, and a wash bay.

“We are thrilled to announce our $16 million investment in CentrePort Canada Rail Park, which includes a state-of-the-art 32,000 square foot transportation terminal and the acquisition of 20 acres of prime industrial land,” said Jass Dhillon, President & CEO of Highway Motor Freight. “This investment marks a significant milestone in our growth journey and demonstrates our commitment to enhancing service capabilities for our clients. Looking ahead, we have begun planning Phase 2, which will feature a 50,000 to 75,000 square foot cold storage warehouse. This expansion will further solidify our position as a leader in the transportation industry, enabling us to better meet the needs of our customers and contribute to the economic growth of Manitoba and beyond.”

Located in the unique rail-served CentrePort Canada Rail Park, the new facility benefits from prime industrial land and unparalleled connectivity to major national and international trade gateways. Phase 1, which covers 193 acres of the 665-acre project, is now available for sale and further development.