Portage Cartage

When Portage Cartage & Storage was founded in 1948, original owner Herb Netwig took advantage of the uniquely Canadian meaning of the word Portage. In the early days of European exploration, French voyageurs would carry their canoes on their heads when taking a shortcut over land between waterways. This was called a portage, which means “to carry.”

Portage la Prairie, MB was where our first warehouse opened, and the town was named for a 20 mile portage between the Assiniboine River and Lake Manitoba, over la prairie.

Since carrying things with one’s hands is an integral part of moving, Portage made sense as the root of a business name. Cartage refers to the transportation of items in a cart or other vehicle. Marrying those two words with Storage for the triple -age wordplay was impossible to resist.

Portage cartage & Storage Winnipeg
Our Core Values
Solid character and integrity forms the foundation of Portage Cartage & Storage. We are committed in our resolve to uphold our employees, customers, and community.

We are a best practices organization providing specialized transportation, and packaging services both domestically, and internationally.

We seek to provide value, quality, excellence, and innovation in fulfilling the needs of our customers.

Giving Our Best
Not everyone can be a superstar, but everyone can strive to be and do the very best that they are capable of. It is unacceptable to give any less than our very best. For the customer this means giving what has been promised, plus one.

Respecting Others
Excellence cannot exist unless you have great togetherness. Treating fellow community members with respect and dignity. In problem situations, resolve must always be sought in a way that builds and does not tear down.

Doing what is right
It is right to be honest and fair in all the affairs that we will encounter through the various company duties. Integrity is of vital importance to our success. Opportunities will always present themselves for each Community Member to do the wrong thing. (Sell fuel, falsify logs and information, steal, lie to your dispatcher, etc.) Before you do anything – ask yourself “is this the right thing to do?”

Finding Better Ways
Finding more efficient ways to deliver on our commitments.

The Best Residential Movers Winnipeg Has To Offer
For many years, we have moved your friends, neighbours, and relatives all over Winnipeg and rural Manitoba.

We are the leading local moving company in Winnipeg with a large, modern fleet of trucks and trained, dedicated employees skilled in the art of moving household items safely and efficiently.

Ask around: we have an established reputation as a top-notch professional moving service provider with excellent customer care. We are accustomed to exceeding our customers’ expectations across our full suite of moving services.

If you’re looking for local Winnipeg moving companies, look no further. Portage Cartage & Storage can do the job and do it right at a competitive price.

Very few movers can sustain repeated business like Portage Cartage & Storage. We have seen our customers coming back over and over again. 47.9% of our business comes from past customers, or referrals from past customers.

Hiring a moving company is something most people do infrequently, so with every move we do, we aim for your repeat business down the road. No matter how many years later you need our services again, we are always available for your next move.

If you’re planning on an office move in Winnipeg, Portage Cartage & Storage has the right solution for any size of office. We’re experts in assembling, moving, and positioning most types of office furniture, such as Herman Miller, Teknion, Steelcase, Knoll, Hayworth, Smed, and many others.

Portage Cartage & Storage Winnipeg’s office movers can help you with:

Office Move Planning
A successful office move requires in-depth planning. We have workflows and documentation we can provide you to guide you through this process. Having your office moving plan fully laid out is vital to the success of your Winnipeg office relocation.

After-hours Moving Availability
We realize that to minimize production downtime, most companies prefer their office moves to be done outside of their normal operating hours. We are prepared to work evenings and weekends to accommodate this need.

Portage Cartage & Storage has a 90,000 square foot Winnipeg storage warehouse, offering palletized storage, rack storage, and mobile self-storage.

We are one of the longest serving providers of residential storage in Winnipeg, trusted since 1948.

Our Winnipeg storage warehouse is fully climate controlled, so you can be assured that your goods will not be subjected to the harsh Winnipeg winter temperatures. Our facility is security monitored and fenced in.

We are a one-stop destination when it comes to residential storage in Winnipeg.

Why Are We The Best For Residential Storage In Winnipeg?
We have the perfect balance of what a storage provider needs to provide: competitive pricing, service excellence, and a clean, modern, and secure facility.

What is so special about us?
Our Winnipeg storage warehouse is kept clean.
We are certified for federal government storage and bonded storage, and are subject to surprise inspections. Keeping our warehouse in good order at all times is vital to our business.
Long term storage and short term storage pricing available
Your goods are fully insured while in our care, subject to regulated industry standards
There is no one-size-fits-all storage solution. We are creative and flexible and will find the storage solution that works best for you.
Our trained and professional team of warehouse staff will handle your goods with care.
Experience Our Residential Storage Service.
Call us for a no-obligation, free quote, or to arrange a visit to our Winnipeg storage facility.