Flagship Logistics

For US Companies — Richmond BC, Canada

Canadian Warehousing & 3PL for US Companies

Use Flagship Logistics in Richmond, BC as your Canadian distribution hub. We receive your containers at Vancouver's ports, store and manage your inventory, and ship to Canadian and American customers — no Canadian entity required.

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Why US Companies Choose a Vancouver Warehouse

Vancouver's Port Metro is one of North America's busiest container ports — handling imports from Asia that are destined for both Canadian and American markets. For US companies, using a Richmond, BC warehouse as a Canadian distribution hub offers significant strategic advantages: lower import duties in some categories, faster port turnaround, and a single facility to serve all of North America.

Richmond, BC sits just ~3 hours north of Seattle and approximately 45 minutes from the Peace Arch / Pacific Highway border crossings. Goods can be received at the port, warehoused in Richmond, and trucked south into the US with next-day arrival to the Pacific Northwest — all coordinated by Flagship Logistics.

Whether you're a US importer receiving containers through the Port of Vancouver, an American e-commerce brand expanding into Canada, or a US manufacturer needing a Canadian distribution point, Flagship Logistics is your boots-on-the-ground partner in the Lower Mainland.

What We Handle for US Clients

  • Port container pickup — Deltaport, Vanterm, Centerm
  • Receiving, unloading & inspection
  • Inventory storage — pallet, rack & bulk
  • Pick, pack & ship to Canadian customers
  • Cross-border trucking into the USA
  • LTL & FTL outbound to US destinations
  • Returns & reverse logistics processing
  • Kitting, assembly & value-added services
  • Customs documentation coordination
  • 4PL supply chain management
  • Container destuffing & transloading
  • Distribution to all of Metro Vancouver

No Canadian Entity Required

One of the most common questions we get from US companies: "Do we need to incorporate in Canada to use your warehouse?" The answer is no. You do not need a Canadian business entity, a Canadian bank account, or a Canadian GST number to use Flagship Logistics as your 3PL provider. We work directly with US-based companies every day.

We do recommend working with a licensed Canadian customs broker for import declarations (we can refer you to trusted partners), but the warehousing, receiving, and distribution side is fully accessible to American companies without any local entity setup.

US-to-Canada Expansion Made Simple

US e-commerce brands frequently use Flagship to expand their Canadian presence without the overhead of a Canadian operation. Ship your products into our Richmond facility, and we fulfill Canadian orders on your behalf — picking, packing, and shipping to Canadian customers under your brand. Your customers get a local Canadian experience; you get zero Canadian overhead.

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Tell us your volume, where your goods are coming from, and where they're going. We'll build a plan that works.

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Location Advantages

  • ~3 hours north of Seattle
  • ~45 min from US border crossings
  • ~20 min from Deltaport (Hwy 17→91)
  • ~20 min from Vanterm & Centerm
  • Direct Hwy 91 access — main freight corridor
  • Minutes from YVR airport

US States We Serve

  • Washington State
  • Oregon
  • California
  • Idaho & Montana
  • Nevada & Arizona
  • All US States via LTL/FTL

Need a Customs Broker?

We can refer you to trusted licensed customs brokers for Canadian import declarations. We don't handle customs ourselves, but our partners do — and we coordinate seamlessly with them.

How It Works for US Companies

From your first container to ongoing distribution — here's what the process looks like.

01

Your Goods Arrive at Port

Containers arrive at Deltaport, Vanterm, or Centerm. Your customs broker handles import clearance. We pick up the container.

02

We Dray to Our Warehouse

We coordinate container pickup from the terminal and transport to our Richmond facility — typically same or next day after release.

03

Receive, Store & Manage

We unload, inspect, and put away your inventory. You get real-time visibility. We manage it like it's our own.

04

Ship Anywhere in North America

Orders go out to Canadian customers, US customers, or both. We handle pick, pack, carrier booking, and tracking.

Cross-Border Warehousing FAQ — For US Companies

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Does a US company need a Canadian entity to use a Vancouver warehouse?

No. You do not need a Canadian corporation, Canadian bank account, or Canadian GST number to use Flagship Logistics as your warehousing and 3PL provider. We contract directly with US-based companies. You will need a licensed Canadian customs broker to handle your import declarations, and we can refer you to trusted partners if needed.

How far is the Flagship Logistics Richmond warehouse from the US border?

Our facility at 6355 Graybar Rd, Richmond BC is approximately 45 minutes from the Peace Arch border crossing (Blaine, WA) and Pacific Highway crossing. Seattle is approximately 3 hours south, making cross-border trucking very efficient for Pacific Northwest distribution.

Can Flagship Logistics ship orders from Vancouver to US customers?

Yes. We ship outbound to US destinations via LTL and FTL carriers. For e-commerce brands, we can fulfill individual consumer orders southbound into the US from our Richmond facility. For B2B shipments, we coordinate full truckload and LTL freight to US distribution centers, warehouses, or retailers.

Why would a US company receive goods through Vancouver instead of a US port?

Several reasons: Port Metro Vancouver is less congested than LA/Long Beach, allowing faster turnaround. Some goods qualify for lower Canadian duty rates. Asian importers shipping to the Pacific Northwest find Vancouver transit times competitive. Companies with both Canadian and US customers benefit from a single receiving point that serves both markets efficiently.

Do you handle US-to-Canada e-commerce fulfillment from Vancouver?

Yes. Many US e-commerce brands ship inventory into our Richmond facility and use us to fulfill Canadian orders. Your Canadian customers get a local shipping experience with faster transit times and lower shipping costs. We integrate with Shopify, WooCommerce, and other platforms to receive orders and push tracking information automatically.