+ 20,000
Shipments Annually
+ 91 M
Lbs Pounds Shipped
CA + US
Cross-Border Expertise
End-to-End Freight Coordination
Freight forwarding is the coordination of shipments from origin to destination, managing carriers, documentation, and the logistics required to move goods across distances and borders. You get the right mode of transportation for your freight and the buying power of a high-volume shipper. We negotiate carrier rates based on the combined shipments of all our customers, so you benefit from pricing you would not have access to on your own. As your freight forwarder, Canadian Alliance acts as the intermediary between you and the transportation providers, handling the complexity so you can focus on your business.
Our strategic location, just minutes from the Port of Vancouver, positions us as an ideal freight forwarding partner for importers and exporters. We leverage strong carrier relationships to secure competitive rates and coordinate shipments via air, ocean, ground, and intermodal transport—matching the right mode to your timeline and budget.
Modes of Transport
Air Freight
Fast transit for time-sensitive shipments worldwide
Ocean Freight
Cost-effective shipping for large volumes internationally
Ground
Trucking across Canada and cross-border to the US
Intermodal
Combined rail and truck for cost-effective long-haul
Import & Export Services
Whether you’re bringing goods into Canada or shipping products to international markets, we coordinate the full freight forwarding process for both import and export shipments.
Import
We coordinate inbound freight from international origins to your Canadian destination, managing carrier selection, routing, and delivery to our warehouse or your facility.
• International origin pickup coordination
• Carrier booking and management
• Customs clearance coordination
• Delivery to warehouse or final destination
Export
We arrange outbound freight from Canada to destinations across North America and internationally, ensuring your products reach their markets efficiently.
• Export documentation support
• Carrier selection and booking
• Cross-border shipping expertise
• Delivery coordination at destination
Frequently Asked Questions
What is freight forwarding?
Freight forwarding is the coordination of shipments from origin to destination. A freight forwarder manages the logistics of moving goods—including carrier selection, booking, documentation, and tracking and acts as an intermediary between shippers and transportation providers.
What modes of transport do you handle?
We coordinate freight via air, ocean, ground, and intermodal (combined rail and truck). We match the appropriate mode to your shipment’s timeline, budget, and destination requirements.
Do you handle customs clearance?
Our teams acts as the extra set of “eyes” to ensure goods continue to move throughout the supply chain and help identify challenges before they become costly problems.
What information do you need for a freight quote?
To provide a quote, we need: origin and destination locations, freight details (weight, dimensions, commodity type), preferred mode of transport, and timeline requirements. Contact us with these details and we’ll provide rate options.
