Drayage services in Vancouver

Create an End-to-end 3PL solution with our integrated Drayage service, whether for your inbound or outbound shipments to Canadian Alliance Transportation and Logistics, or for cross-docking to the final destination.

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5 Minutes

From Port of Vancouver

Fully Managed

Pre-Entry to Return

250,000 Sq Ft

Cross-dock Facilities

What is drayage?

Drayage is the short-distance transport of shipping containers between ports, rail yards, and warehouses. It’s a critical link in the import/export supply chain, connecting ocean and rail freight to trucking networks and final destinations. Without efficient drayage, containers sit idle at terminals, racking up demurrage fees and delaying your supply chain.

Canadian Alliance is strategically located just 5 minutes from the Port of Vancouver, putting us in an ideal position for fast, efficient container drayage. We move containers from port terminals and rail yards to our warehouse for destuffing, or directly to your facility—with pickup typically within 3 days of vessel arrival.

How It Works

Pre-Entry

Container is tracked on water/rail, coordinating smooth transfer to minimize costly delays.

Container Arrives

Vessel arrives at Port of Vancouver or container reaches rail yard

Pickup

We dispatch a truck to collect your container within 3 days

Delivery

Container delivered to warehouse for devanning or to your facility

Return

Empty container returned to terminal or depot

Container types & Services

Different sales channels have different fulfillment requirements. A single-item e-commerce order shipping to a residential address is handled very differently from a pallet of wholesale goods going to a retail distribution center. Canadian Alliance handles both and everything in between.

20′ Standard

40′ Standard

40′ High-Cube

Flat Racks

Drayage Services

Port of Vancouver container pickup
Rail yard pickup (CN, CP)
Delivery to warehouse or your facility
Empty container return
Chassis provision
Pre-pull and container storage

Specialized Capabilities

Hazmat container transport
Overweight container handling
Expedited pickup options

Integrated Services

Drayage is most efficient when connected to your downstream logistics. Canadian Alliance offers integrated services that take your container from port pickup through final distribution.

Drayage + Warehouse Services

Container Destuffing: Unload, inspect, and palletize container contents
Cross-Docking: Sort and transfer directly to outbound trucks
Transloading: Transfer cargo between container and domestic trailers
Warehousing: Store inventory with WMS tracking and fulfillment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is drayage?

Drayage is the short-distance transport of shipping containers between ports, rail yards, and warehouses. It’s the trucking link that connects ocean and rail freight to the rest of the supply chain.

How quickly can you pick up my container?

We typically pick up containers within 3 days of vessel arrival at the Port of Vancouver. Our proximity to the port—just 5 minutes away—allows us to respond quickly and minimize demurrage charges.

Do you handle hazmat or overweight containers?

Yes, we can handle both hazmat containers and overweight loads. Contact us with your specific requirements, and we’ll confirm equipment availability and any special handling needs.

Can you destuff containers at your warehouse?

Yes, we offer full container destuffing services at our Delta facility. We can unload, inspect, palletize, and store your cargo—or cross-dock it directly to outbound transportation. See our Container Destuffing page for details.