Local Cartage & LTL Freight
— Metro Vancouver

Local Cartage in Metro Vancouver — Our Trusted Carrier Network

Flagship Logistics coordinates local deliveries throughout Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland through our trusted network of vetted carrier partners. When you call us for a local pickup or delivery, you deal with one point of contact — we handle carrier selection, scheduling, and communication on your behalf. That means real accountability, direct communication, and consistent service every time.

Our cartage service is particularly well-suited for container pickup from Port Metro Vancouver's marine terminals — Deltaport (Roberts Bank), Vanterm (Burrard Inlet), and Centerm — with final delivery to warehouses, industrial facilities, and retail distribution centres across Metro Vancouver. We understand the urgency of port-related cartage: demurrage charges accumulate daily once free time expires, and our team is built to respond fast.

Whether you need a single pickup or a regular daily route, we can build a cartage program around your operation. Our facility at Unit 183 – 6355 Graybar Rd, Richmond, BC serves as our dispatch hub and a staging point for cargo between pickups and deliveries.

What Is LTL Freight — and When Should You Use It?

LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) freight is the right choice when your shipment doesn't fill an entire 53-foot trailer. Instead of paying for a full truck, your freight shares space with other shippers' goods — and you only pay for the portion of the trailer your cargo occupies.

LTL is ideal for businesses shipping palletized goods, industrial equipment, or merchandise weighing anywhere from a few hundred kilograms up to about 10,000 kg. It's a cost-effective option for regular shipments that need to move between BC and Alberta, Ontario, or other provinces without waiting to consolidate enough freight for a full truckload.

Flagship Logistics brokers LTL freight from Metro Vancouver across Canada through our network of vetted Canadian carriers. You deal with us — we handle carrier selection, pickup scheduling, documentation, and any issues in transit.

What Is FTL Freight — and When Does It Make Sense?

FTL (Full Truckload) freight means your shipment occupies an entire truck or trailer — nothing else is loaded with your cargo. This is the preferred option for large, time-sensitive, or high-value shipments that justify the cost of a dedicated truck, or where co-mingling with other freight is not desirable.

FTL is typically faster than LTL because there are no additional stops to pick up or drop off other shippers' freight. A truckload moves point-to-point — your facility in Metro Vancouver to a destination in Calgary, Toronto, or anywhere else in Canada. FTL rates become competitive when your freight weighs over 10,000 kg or fills roughly 28+ linear feet of trailer space.

For full truckload moves, we can arrange dedicated capacity through carriers we trust and have worked with personally. You deal with us — we handle the coordination from BC to wherever your freight needs to go.

LTL vs. FTL — Quick Comparison