Montreal Drayage Services: Smart Container Trucking Across Quebec

Metropolitan Logistics offers specialized Montreal drayage services that connect the Port of Montreal, CN/CP intermodal terminals, and industrial zones across Greater Montreal. We move containers quickly and reliably between marine terminals, railyards, warehouses, and cross-border hubs on both the Island and South Shore.

Whether you’re importing via ocean freight or coordinating last-mile delivery, our drayage network covers Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Boucherville, and beyond.

Our Drayage Services in Montreal

Our Montreal drayage services connect the Port of Montreal, CN and CP terminals, and distribution hubs across the Island, Laval, and South Shore — ensuring fast, compliant container delivery at every step.

Port Drayage Montreal

Port Drayage Montreal

We specialize in container pickups directly from the Port of Montreal, including ocean import and export handling, customs coordination, and delivery to warehouses across the Island, South Shore, and North Shore. Our team is fully familiar with port regulations, appointment systems, and bilingual documentation requirements, ensuring seamless transitions for inbound and outbound shipments.

CP Rail Drayage Montreal

CP Rail Drayage Montreal

Our CP-compliant fleet handles container movements from Côte-Saint-Luc intermodal terminal, offering full-service coverage for both domestic and cross-border loads. We manage booking windows, scale appointments, and priority freight services for time-sensitive cargo, including high-density pallets and bonded freight.

CN Montreal Container Transport

CN Montreal Container Transport

From CN’s Taschereau Yard, we provide complete container handling, including pickup, documentation, and inland delivery. Our operations team tracks every container using GPS and ELD data to provide real-time updates, estimated arrival times, and electronic proof of delivery for your supply chain visibility.

South Shore Drayage

South Shore Drayage

We service all industrial and commercial hubs across the South Shore of Montreal — including Longueuil, Brossard, Boucherville, and Saint-Hubert. Our services support both port-to-warehouse transfers and regional distribution networks, with flexible delivery options tailored to importers, distributors, and 3PLs.

Laval & North Shore Trucking

Laval & North Shore Trucking

Our extended reach includes full container trucking to and from Laval and the northern suburbs of Montreal. We support regional logistics needs across manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial clients. Our drivers are experienced in residential zone navigation, low-clearance access, and after-hours freight handling.

Container Repositioning

Container
Repositioning & Empty Returns

We manage container repositioning across your distribution points or customer depots, helping you optimize your asset flow. Empty containers can be returned to CN, CP, or marine terminals based on your free time limits, reducing detention and demurrage costs. We provide full reconciliation and tracking for every repositioned unit.

How Our Montreal Drayage Process Works

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Terminal Coordination

We handle bookings with Port of Montreal, CN, and CP terminals, ensuring that your container is released and ready without delay.
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Step

Container Pickup & Transport

Drivers retrieve the loaded or empty container, secure it on the correct chassis, and move it via GPS-tracked vehicles to your location.
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Final Delivery & Follow-Up

We provide proof of delivery, manage returns, and notify clients about delays or access issues in real time.

Industries We Serve with Montreal Drayage Services

Our Montreal drayage services are trusted by organizations across Greater Montreal, including Laval, Longueuil, and the South Shore. From Port of Montreal and CN/CP terminals to industrial parks, cold storage, and commercial zones, we deliver tailored container logistics across every sector.

Manufacturing & Industrial

Manufacturing & Industrial

We support Quebec’s industrial economy by transporting raw materials, machinery, and manufactured goods between the Port of Montreal, CN Taschereau Yard, and plants in Laval, Boucherville, and Lachine. Our team ensures timely, just-in-time delivery for both imports and domestic production.

Medical & Pharmaceutical

Medical & Pharmaceutical

We handle temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and medical equipment using reefer containers and strict chain-of-custody controls. Serving clients in Montreal's biotech and health tech sectors, we connect port terminals to labs, hospitals, and cold storage facilities across the island and South Shore.

Education, Research & Biotech

Education, Research & Biotech

Montreal’s world-class research ecosystem — from McGill to Université de Montréal — depends on reliable freight movement. We transport lab instruments, research materials, and scientific displays across campuses, labs, and exhibition venues.

Construction & Infrastructure

Construction & Infrastructure

Whether it’s infrastructure development in South Shore or high-rise construction in downtown Montreal, we move containerized building materials, prefabricated units, and heavy tools directly to job sites. Our team manages access logistics, scheduling, and unloading in coordination with project managers.

Freight Forwarders & Logistics

Freight Forwarders & Logistics

We work hand-in-hand with freight forwarders and logistics providers operating through the Port of Montreal and CN/CP rail terminals. Our expertise in terminal drayage, transloading, and rail coordination enables seamless import/export container movement across Quebec.

Retail Fixtures & Installations

Retail Fixtures & Installations

We support national retail brands with rollout logistics, fixture delivery, and store installations across Montreal’s commercial zones. From shelving systems to promotional displays, we provide precise container delivery to shopping centers, downtown stores, and suburban retail parks.

Retail & E-commerce

Retail & E-commerce

Our drayage services help e-commerce and retail companies keep fulfillment moving. We move inbound inventory from port to Laval, Longueuil, and island-based warehouses — supporting fast replenishment and peak volume surges during high seasons.

Government & Military

Government & Military

We manage container drayage for government and military freight with complete documentation, security clearance, and scheduling reliability. Whether it’s administrative cargo or strategic infrastructure support, our team delivers across Quebec with full compliance.

Event & Exhibition Logistics

Relocation Companies

We support IAM and IMA relocation partners with origin and destination drayage services for household goods containers. Whether it’s inbound customs handling at port or delivery to Laval and South Shore homes, our experienced crews ensure smooth, secure moves.

Why Choose Us for Drayage in Montreal

We provide port and rail-integrated Montreal drayage services with local terminal expertise, bilingual support, and fast container turnarounds.

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Port & Rail Integration

We operate daily from Port of Montreal, CN Taschereau Yard, and CP Côte-Saint-Luc terminal.

Local Expertise

Our team knows Montreal traffic patterns, bilingual regulations, and peak terminal congestion.

Multilingual Support

French- and English-speaking dispatchers ensure smooth communication across Quebec-based teams.

Fast Turnarounds

Our average gate-in-to-delivery time is under 6 hours for most destinations within Greater Montreal.

Container Drayage Coverage Across Montreal

Our trucking and terminal network spans:

Whether your cargo moves from terminal to warehouse or cross-border, our container drayage across Greater Montreal ensures fast, compliant, and trackable deliveries across Quebec.

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Get Started with Montreal Drayage Services

Need reliable Montreal drayage services for your next shipment? We offer fast port and rail pickups, bilingual support, and full Quebec coverage.















    FAQ: Montreal Drayage Services & Terminal Access

    We provide full drayage coverage across Port of Montreal, CN Taschereau Yard, and CP Côte-Saint-Luc intermodal terminal. Our experienced team manages terminal bookings, compliance with bilingual documentation, and live coordination with each facility to minimize wait times and access delays.

    We offer same-day or next-day delivery for most drayage requests across Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, and South Shore. Our fleet is based locally, and we optimize routing using live traffic data, port/rail yard wait times, and your preferred delivery windows.

    Yes. Our Montreal drayage fleet includes genset-equipped chassis for refrigerated container transport, along with triaxle chassis for overweight or heavy containers. We support food, pharma, and industrial sectors with temperature-controlled or high-capacity container transport.

    Absolutely. All our dispatchers and drivers are fluent in English and French, enabling smooth coordination with terminal authorities, warehouse contacts, and customs brokers throughout Quebec. We also handle French-language documentation as part of our standard process.

    We cover the Greater Montreal Area, including Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Brossard, Boucherville, Saint-Hubert, and nearby suburbs. We also support regional drayage to Eastern Ontario or toward the US border as part of our cross-province logistics services.