Flagship Logistics

Vancouver Port Services

Drayage & Cartage Services in Vancouver

Reliable port drayage and cartage solutions connecting Port Metro Vancouver terminals — Deltaport, Vanterm, and Centerm — to your warehouse or distribution centre across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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Vancouver Port Drayage — From the Terminal to Your Door

Flagship Logistics coordinates port drayage for our clients from our base in Richmond, BC, strategically located minutes from Port Metro Vancouver — one of Canada's busiest and most important trade gateways. We work with a trusted network of licensed drayage carriers to manage the first and last mile of your container freight: picking up ISO containers directly from Vancouver's marine terminals and delivering them efficiently to warehouses, factories, and distribution centres throughout the Lower Mainland. You deal with us — we handle the carriers.

Port drayage — also called port cartage — is one of the most time-sensitive and regulated segments of the supply chain. Containers at Vancouver's terminals incur daily demurrage charges once free time expires. Our experienced drayage team understands terminal operations at Deltaport (Roberts Bank), Vanterm (Burrard Inlet), and Centerm, and we move with urgency to get your containers out before fees accumulate.

Whether you're importing goods from Asia through the Port of Vancouver or need containers repositioned across Metro Vancouver, our cartage services provide the speed, compliance, and communication your supply chain demands.

Our Vancouver Drayage Services Include

  • Container pickup from Deltaport (Roberts Bank)
  • Container pickup from Vanterm & Centerm
  • Container delivery to Richmond, Surrey, Burnaby, Delta
  • Live load and drop-and-hook container services
  • Hazmat drayage via certified carrier partners
  • Overweight and oversize container transport
  • Transload and de-stuffing coordination
  • Chassis supply and management
  • Container de-stuffing Vancouver
  • Cross-border drayage (Canada–USA)
  • Import and export drayage
  • Empty container repositioning

Why Choose Flagship for Port Drayage in Vancouver?

Port drayage isn't just about moving boxes — it's about moving boxes on time, with the right equipment, and with full compliance with Port Metro Vancouver's RFID gate requirements and carrier registration protocols. Flagship Logistics brokers drayage through a vetted network of licensed and registered drayage carriers at Port Metro Vancouver. Our carrier partners have full terminal access, RFID-equipped trucks, and drivers who meet all PMV compliance requirements.

Our Richmond, BC headquarters means we're positioned minutes from the port. When containers are available for pickup, we dispatch our carrier partners immediately to minimize costly demurrage charges. You deal with one point of contact at Flagship — we manage the carriers, scheduling, and communication from terminal gate-out to final delivery.

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We typically respond to drayage quote requests within 2 hours during business hours.

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Terminals We Service

  • Deltaport (Roberts Bank Terminal)
  • Vanterm (Burrard Inlet)
  • Centerm (Burrard Inlet)
  • Pacific Coast Terminals (Port Moody)
  • Fraser Surrey Docks
  • Fibreco Export Terminal

Service Area

  • Richmond, BC
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Surrey, BC
  • Delta, BC
  • Burnaby, BC
  • Coquitlam, BC
  • Langley, BC
  • Abbotsford, BC
  • Chilliwack, BC

Drive Times to Flagship

From Terminal Gate to Our Warehouse

Approximate drive times without traffic

~20 min

Deltaport

Roberts Bank Terminal — Delta, BC

Via Hwy 17 → Hwy 91

~20 min

Vanterm & Centerm

Port of Vancouver — East Vancouver

Via Hwy 1 → Hwy 91

~25 min

Fraser Surrey Docks

Fraser River — Surrey, BC

Via Hwy 91 → Alex Fraser Bridge

Our Richmond warehouse at 6355 Graybar Rd is directly off Hwy 91 — the freight corridor connecting all three terminals. Short haul means lower drayage costs and faster turnaround.

Drayage Vancouver — Frequently Asked Questions

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What is port drayage and why do I need it in Vancouver?

Port drayage refers to the short-haul transportation of shipping containers between a marine terminal (like Deltaport or Vanterm at Port Metro Vancouver) and a nearby warehouse, transload facility, or rail yard. Flagship Logistics coordinates drayage on behalf of our clients, managing the process through our network of licensed drayage carriers so your containers move out of the terminal quickly before demurrage charges begin accumulating.

How quickly can you pick up a container from Deltaport or Vanterm?

As a Richmond-based carrier, we typically achieve same-day or next-business-day container pickup from all Port Metro Vancouver terminals, including Deltaport, Vanterm, and Centerm. We schedule appointments as soon as containers are available, minimizing demurrage exposure for our clients.

Do you handle oversized or overweight containers at Vancouver port?

Yes. We have permitted carriers and the right equipment to handle oversize and overweight containers from Vancouver's terminals. We coordinate the necessary overweight permits from BC Ministry of Transportation and work with specialized chassis for out-of-gauge cargo.

What is container de-stuffing and can you arrange it in Vancouver?

Container de-stuffing (also called devanning or unloading) is the process of unloading cargo from a shipping container into a warehouse. We coordinate de-stuffing at our Richmond, BC facility or at your designated location, often combined with our drayage service for an end-to-end container handling solution.

Are your carrier partners registered at Port Metro Vancouver?

Yes. Flagship Logistics works exclusively with fully licensed and registered drayage carriers at Port Metro Vancouver. Our vendor carriers are RFID-compliant and have drivers who meet all terminal access requirements. We vet our carrier network carefully so every container move is compliant, trackable, and on time.