Freight Services Vancouver | Port & Cross-Border BC Shipping

Vancouver is Canada's gateway to the Pacific and a critical freight hub for British Columbia. We provide comprehensive freight services including port coordination, cross-border shipping to Washington State, and domestic freight throughout BC.

Port of Vancouver Services

As Canada's largest port, the Port of Vancouver handles billions in trade annually. We coordinate drayage, container pickup/delivery, and inland freight connections from the port to destinations throughout Canada and the US.

Pacific Northwest Corridor

Vancouver's proximity to Washington State enables efficient cross-border freight via Pacific Highway, Blaine-Douglas, and other Lower Mainland border crossings. We provide seamless BC to US shipping services.

Vancouver as Pacific Gateway

Vancouver serves as Canada's gateway to the Pacific and Asia-Pacific markets, handling billions of dollars in international trade annually. The Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest port and North America's third-largest, processing containers, bulk cargo, and breakbulk freight from around the world. Vancouver International Airport handles significant air cargo volume with direct flights to major Asian cities. The city's position on the Pacific Coast makes it the primary entry point for goods from China, Japan, South Korea, and other Asian manufacturing centers destined for Canadian and US markets. Our Vancouver freight services integrate seamlessly with port and airport operations, providing drayage, customs clearance, and inland transportation to connect international shipments with North American distribution networks.

Lower Mainland Freight Services

Our Vancouver freight services cover the entire Lower Mainland including Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack. The Lower Mainland hosts major distribution centers, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities supporting British Columbia and Western Canadian markets. We understand Lower Mainland freight challenges including traffic congestion on Highway 1 and the Port Mann Bridge, strict emissions requirements for trucks entering certain areas, diverse geography from coastal ports to Fraser Valley warehouses, and coordination with port terminals for container pickup and delivery. Our carrier network includes Lower Mainland specialists familiar with local routes, regulations, and delivery requirements from downtown Vancouver high-rises to industrial parks in Surrey and Langley.

Vancouver to US Cross-Border Shipping

Vancouver's proximity to Washington State provides excellent cross-border access to US West Coast markets. The Pacific Highway crossing connects Vancouver to Interstate 5, providing direct access to Seattle (3 hours), Portland (6 hours), and California markets. The Blaine-Douglas crossing (Peace Arch) serves as another high-volume commercial crossing. These border crossings handle significant Canada-US trade with modern facilities and technology-enabled clearance. Our Vancouver cross-border services include pre-clearance coordination, FAST program carrier selection, and routing optimization based on destination and border conditions. We also coordinate Vancouver to California freight via efficient Pacific Coast corridors serving the I-5 route through Oregon to California's major markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.

BC Interior and Northern Services

From Vancouver, we provide freight services throughout British Columbia including the Interior (Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon), Kootenays (Nelson, Cranbrook), Northern BC (Prince George, Terrace, Fort St. John), and Vancouver Island (Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River). BC's mountainous geography and vast distances require specialized carriers familiar with challenging routes, seasonal conditions including winter mountain passes, and remote delivery locations. We coordinate with carriers operating dedicated BC routes, ensuring reliable service to resource industry locations, tourism destinations, and remote communities throughout the province. Whether shipping construction equipment to a northern mine site or consumer goods to an Interior retail location, our Vancouver team coordinates appropriate equipment and routing for BC freight.

Key Features

Port of Vancouver drayage
Container pickup and delivery
Cross-border to Washington State
Lower Mainland coverage
Sea-to-door freight coordination
Temperature-controlled West Coast routes

Benefits

Pacific trade gateway access
Efficient US West Coast connections
Comprehensive port services
Strategic Asia-Pacific positioning

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle port container pickup?

Yes, we coordinate container pickup from Port of Vancouver terminals with drayage to local warehouses or inland destinations throughout Canada and the US.

Which border crossings do you use from Vancouver?

We utilize Pacific Highway, Blaine-Douglas, Huntingdon-Sumas, and other Lower Mainland crossings based on destination and freight requirements.

Freight Services Vancouver & Lower Mainland