Metropolitan Logistics provides dedicated Toronto drayage services designed to move your containers efficiently across the Greater Toronto Area. From CN rail yards in Brampton to port drayage in Toronto, we cover every aspect of intermodal transport, helping importers, exporters, and local businesses move containers on time and on budget.
Our trucking and terminal network spans:
Whether your cargo is moving from port to rail or final-mile to the customer, our container delivery across the GTA ensures fast, secure, and compliant transfers.
We offer dependable Toronto drayage services across the GTA, including port pickups, CN rail transfers, and container delivery to and from Brampton, Vaughan, and Mississauga. Our team ensures fast turnarounds and seamless coordination.
We offer efficient container pickup services from the Port of Toronto, ensuring timely gate entry, coordination with terminal operators, and seamless drayage to inland destinations across the GTA.
Our drivers are experienced with CN Brampton Intermodal Terminal procedures, providing dependable container extraction, appointment scheduling, and rapid transfer to warehouses, depots, or customer locations.
We bridge the gap between rail and road by connecting CN and CP terminals with local and regional warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and cross-dock centers in Toronto, Vaughan, and Mississauga.
Whether it’s a loaded or empty container, we handle door-to-door delivery across the Greater Toronto Area with triaxle and reefer capabilities. Deliveries are optimized for speed, compliance, and customer requirements.
We manage efficient return or repositioning of empty containers to designated yards or back to port/rail terminals. This reduces storage costs and improves equipment availability for your next shipment.
Whether you need full container loads (FCL) or consolidated partial loads (LCL), our drayage system accommodates varying volumes with flexible scheduling, live status tracking, and warehouse drop options.
We specialize in container drayage for a wide range of industries operating across the Greater Toronto Area. From pharmaceuticals to manufacturing, our localized service model ensures compliance, reliability, and speed.
Fast container delivery of raw materials and finished goods to factories, plants, and industrial hubs across Toronto and Brampton.
Temperature-sensitive and time-critical deliveries for hospitals, labs, and pharmaceutical distributors throughout the GTA.
Secure delivery of lab equipment, research samples, and university-bound shipments with specialized container handling.
Drayage solutions for construction materials, prefabricated components, and equipment staging at project sites.
Seamless container transport between ports, rail terminals, and warehouses—supporting local and international forwarders.
Time-sensitive delivery of retail store fixtures and displays for rollouts across Toronto, Mississauga, and Vaughan.
Rapid container moves to and from fulfillment centers, warehouses, and cross-docks throughout the GTA.
Secure and compliant drayage support for municipal, provincial, and federal operations.
HHG container transport for relocation agents and moving companies, including short-term storage and final-mile delivery.
Looking for fast, dependable Toronto drayage services? We’re here to help. Whether you need port pickup, CN rail delivery, or short-haul container trucking in the GTA, our logistics team is ready to move your freight.
The average drayage cost in Toronto ranges from $250 to $450 per container in 2025.
Drayage pricing depends on the distance from CN or CP terminals, container size (20ft vs. 40ft), and any additional storage or chassis fees. Metropolitan Logistics offers Toronto drayage services with short-haul trucking, rail terminal pickups, and optional container storage across the GTA.
| Container Size | Average Rate (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 20ft Container | $250 – $350 | Short-haul within GTA |
| 40ft Container | $350 – $450 | Longer distance within GTA |
CN and CP are Canada’s two main rail providers, and their intermodal services differ in routes and terminal locations.
CN Intermodal connects Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and Vancouver, with a major CN Brampton Intermodal Terminal serving Ontario.
CP Intermodal connects Toronto (Vaughan Terminal), Calgary, Vancouver, and other inland hubs.
Metropolitan Logistics coordinates both CN and CP intermodal drayage to optimize cost and transit time for shippers.
| Rail Provider | Ontario Terminal | Major Routes |
|---|---|---|
| CN | Brampton | East Coast (Halifax) ↔ West Coast (Vancouver) |
| CP | Vaughan | Western Canada (Calgary, Vancouver) |
The cost to ship a container from Halifax to Toronto in 2025 averages $2,500 – $3,200 for a 40ft container, depending on rail vs. truck and service speed.
Metropolitan Logistics offers Halifax–Toronto container delivery via CN rail and trucking, with options for bonded storage, cross-docking, and final delivery in the GTA.
| Route | Transport Mode | Cost Range (CAD) | Transit Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax → Toronto | Rail + Drayage | $2,500 – $2,800 | 3–5 days |
| Halifax → Toronto | Full Truckload | $2,800 – $3,200 | 2–3 days |
A bonded warehouse in Mississauga is a customs-approved facility where imported goods can be stored without paying duties or taxes until released for domestic distribution.
Metropolitan Logistics operates bonded warehouse space in Mississauga near CN and CP terminals, allowing importers to delay duties and manage inventory efficiently. Services include container destuffing, palletization, inventory management, and last-mile delivery.
es. Metropolitan Logistics provides cross-border moving services from Canada to the USA, including household goods, commercial shipments, and vehicle transport.
We handle customs documentation, packing, trucking, and delivery to destinations across the United States. Popular routes include Toronto → Florida, Montreal → New York, and Calgary → Texas.
| Service Type | Description | Typical Cost (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Household Goods | Door-to-door moving | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Vehicle Shipping | Truck or container | $1,800 – $3,000 |
| Commercial Freight | Palletized or container | Quote-based |
