Freight Services Vancouver BC | Vancouver Freight Broker

Vancouver is Canada's Pacific gateway and a critical international trade hub. We provide comprehensive Vancouver freight services including Port of Vancouver drayage, cross-border shipping to Washington State, and domestic freight throughout British Columbia. Serving Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, and all Lower Mainland communities.

Port of Vancouver Freight & Drayage Services

The Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest port and North America's third-largest, handling over $275 billion in trade annually with Asia, Europe, and worldwide. Port of Vancouver freight services include container drayage from port terminals (Deltaport, Vanterm, Centerm, Fraser Surrey), transloading and deconsolidation services, import customs clearance coordination, export freight and container delivery to port, rail intermodal coordination, and warehousing near port facilities. Whether your cargo arrives from Asia by container ship or you need port delivery for export, our Vancouver team provides seamless port coordination with deep knowledge of port terminal operations, drayage requirements, detention and demurrage avoidance, and customs clearance processes.

Vancouver to US Cross-Border Freight

Vancouver's proximity to Washington State enables efficient cross-border freight to the US West Coast. Key Lower Mainland border crossings include Pacific Highway (Highway 15 to I-5 serving Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, California), Blaine-Douglas (Peace Arch crossing alternative), Huntingdon-Sumas (Highway 1 to SR-9), and Abbotsford-Lynden (commercial crossing). These crossings provide freight access from Vancouver to Seattle (3 hours), Portland (6 hours), California Bay Area (14 hours), Los Angeles (20 hours), and throughout US West Coast markets. We coordinate pre-clearance and customs brokerage, FAST program carriers for expedited crossing, optimal routing based on destination, and seamless Vancouver to USA freight service.

Lower Mainland Freight Coverage

We provide comprehensive freight throughout the Lower Mainland including Vancouver (downtown, waterfront, industrial areas), Burnaby (major commercial and light industrial), Surrey and Langley (extensive warehousing and distribution), Richmond (near airport and port), Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam (industrial areas), Abbotsford and Chilliwack (Fraser Valley logistics hubs), Delta (port area and industrial), and New Westminster. Our Lower Mainland carriers understand regional traffic including Highway 1 congestion, Port Mann Bridge crossings, tunnel restrictions, and urban delivery requirements from downtown Vancouver high-rises to Fraser Valley warehouses.

British Columbia Interior & Island Freight

From Vancouver, we coordinate freight throughout British Columbia including Vancouver Island (Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River) via ferry service, BC Interior (Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon), Kootenay region (Nelson, Cranbrook), Northern BC (Prince George, Terrace, Fort St. John), and remote BC communities. BC freight requires specialized knowledge of mountain passes and seasonal conditions, ferry schedules and reservations for Vancouver Island, remote location access, and resource industry delivery protocols. Our BC freight network provides reliable service throughout Canada's most geographically diverse province.

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 and container pickup
Cross-border to Washington, Oregon, California
Lower Mainland comprehensive coverage
Vancouver Island ferry coordination
BC Interior and Northern BC service
Import/export customs coordination
Temperature-controlled freight
Flatbed and specialized equipment
Real-time tracking and communication
Bilingual service for Asian languages available

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle Port of Vancouver container pickup?

Yes, we regularly coordinate container pickup from all Port of Vancouver terminals including Deltaport, Vanterm, Centerm, and Fraser Surrey with drayage to local warehouses or onward freight.

Can you ship from Vancouver to California?

Absolutely. We provide regular freight service from Vancouver to California including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego with efficient I-5 corridor routing.

Do you service Vancouver Island?

Yes, we coordinate Vancouver Island freight including ferry reservations and delivery throughout the Island from Victoria to Port Hardy.

Vancouver Freight Services - Pacific Gateway Freight Broker