You've got it. We Ship it.
City Transfer has proudly operated as a family‑owned business for more than 75 years, with roots dating back to its founding in 1945 and ownership now in its third generation. We specialize in connecting land and marine transportation to provide seamless access to coastal and water‑locked regions—areas that many carriers are unable to reach efficiently. Choosing City Transfer means working with a family‑led organization dedicated to delivering trusted service across generations.
City Transfer operates three strategically located marine terminals and offices in Powell River, Gibsons, and Richmond, enabling efficient freight movement throughout British Columbia’s coastal communities. Supported by a team of more than 50 employees, a daily fleet of 30 trucks, and a combined workforce of company drivers and independent contractors, we are equipped to deliver dependable, timely, and well‑coordinated transportation services across every route we serve.
Our fleet includes more than 65 pieces of equipment, ranging from multiple sizes of dry van trailers to temperature‑controlled units, flat decks, and chassis. We also operate regular barge service between Richmond and Powell River, as well as between Richmond and the Sunshine Coast—ensuring reliable connections to regions that require experience, coordination, and precise scheduling to keep freight moving where it needs to go.
Over the years, City Transfer has grown into a professional, performance‑driven transportation company built on accountability and exceptional customer service. Simply put: you have freight, we ship it—and we take that responsibility seriously, whether you’re a business moving critical cargo or a customer counting on us for timely, dependable delivery.
