Metropolitan Logistics delivers responsive, port-focused Vancouver drayage services connecting the region’s major marine terminals and rail yards to warehouses, inland depots, and industrial parks across Metro Vancouver. Whether you ship via Deltaport, Centerm, or Vanterm, we ensure efficient drayage from vessel discharge to final delivery.
We provide port-focused Vancouver drayage services connecting Deltaport, Centerm, and Vanterm to inland warehouses, distribution centers, and job sites across Metro Vancouver. Our team ensures reliable, compliant, and time-sensitive container transport across the region.
We provide direct container pickup from the three major marine terminals in Vancouver — Deltaport, Centerm, and Vanterm. Our dispatch team coordinates terminal bookings, manages gate-in procedures, and ensures timely trucking to inland warehouses and distribution points across the Lower Mainland. We support time-sensitive and high-volume movements for importers and NVOCCs.
Our fleet connects CP Rail Vancouver with your final destination — whether it’s a container yard, warehouse, or job site. We ensure seamless transition from rail to road with ELD-compliant drivers, terminal familiarity, and smart dispatching that adapts to changing gate times and rail schedules.
As one of Canada’s busiest terminals, Deltaport requires precision. We provide daily service to and from Roberts Bank Terminal with reefer capabilities, heavy-duty chassis for overweight loads, and optimized routing across Delta and Metro Vancouver. Our team handles container pickups and returns, customs holds, and weekend operations.
From cross-dock facilities in Surrey to bonded warehouses in Richmond, we move containers across the full extent of the Vancouver region. Our delivery network covers all industrial and commercial hubs, ensuring local drayage meets the needs of e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing clients.
Managing container flow is critical. We coordinate the return of empty containers to terminals or reposition them based on your equipment plan. Our system helps reduce demurrage charges and improves turn time for next loads.
Need transport beyond Vancouver? We offer short-haul drayage into BC’s interior including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Kamloops. Whether it’s a full container load or a single lane of distribution freight, our fleet is equipped for diverse terrain and distance.
Our Vancouver drayage services are trusted by businesses across diverse sectors — from import/export operations at Deltaport, Centerm, and Vanterm, to inland fulfillment, cold storage, and infrastructure delivery across the Lower Mainland. Whether you're shipping to Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, or Delta, we provide reliable container transport tailored to your industry.
We support industrial operations across the Vancouver region with drayage of machinery, raw inputs, and finished goods. Our just-in-time delivery network connects port terminals to manufacturing hubs in Delta, Annacis Island, and Burnaby — minimizing downtime and production delays.
We handle temperature-controlled and time-sensitive medical shipments via reefer containers, ensuring secure drayage from Port of Vancouver terminals to distribution centers and healthcare facilities. Our services meet all regulatory standards for pharmaceutical logistics.
From biotech firms in Vancouver to research labs at UBC and SFU, we deliver lab instruments, chemical components, and exhibit materials with precision. Our team understands the care and scheduling required for high-value, delicate scientific freight.
We deliver containers of prefabricated materials, structural steel, and construction tools directly from port to job site. With experience serving infrastructure developments in Richmond, Surrey, and Metro Vancouver, we coordinate access, scheduling, and unloading logistics on-site.
We work behind the scenes with freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs to provide CN/CP terminal access and inland drayage support. Our flexible fleet and tech-enabled dispatch ensure seamless container transfers and intermodal efficiency.
Whether it's a new store opening in Burnaby or seasonal rollouts across British Columbia, we deliver containerized fixtures, shelving, and installation kits with exact timing. Our team supports national brands with full logistics coordination.
We help retail and e-commerce clients move containers from port to fulfillment centers, sorting facilities, and final-mile hubs across the region. With capacity to scale during peak volumes, we keep inventory flowing and delivery windows tight.
Trusted for secure, protocol-driven moves, we handle public sector and military shipments through Vancouver’s port and rail infrastructure. From emergency equipment to administrative supplies, our team ensures confidential and timely service.
As a trusted partner to IAM and IMA agents, we support international relocations by providing drayage and intermodal container transport for household goods. Our local crews assist with survey support, short-term storage, and destination services across Greater Vancouver.
We offer more than basic port transport — our Vancouver drayage services combine rail access, fleet flexibility, terminal expertise, and full shipment visibility. Whether it’s Deltaport, Centerm, or CP rail, we connect all the moving parts.
Looking for reliable and efficient Vancouver drayage services? Whether you’re shipping through Deltaport, Centerm, or Vanterm, we ensure fast container pickups, seamless rail-to-road transitions, and final delivery across Metro Vancouver.
We operate daily at all three major marine container terminals within the Port of Vancouver: Deltaport (Roberts Bank), Centerm, and Vanterm. Each has its own gate schedule and compliance process, and our dispatch team is experienced in navigating appointment bookings, customs holds, and return protocols.
Delivery timelines depend on terminal congestion, customs clearance, and your specific destination. In most cases, we can offer same-day or next-day container pickup and delivery across Vancouver, Delta, Richmond, and Surrey. Early booking helps secure priority dispatch slots and minimizes delays.
Yes. Our fleet includes genset-equipped chassis for transporting refrigerated containers from Deltaport and other marine terminals. We monitor temperature settings, ensure container integrity, and coordinate with cold storage facilities to maintain product quality during transit.
We serve the entire Metro Vancouver region, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, and Surrey, with additional coverage into nearby cities like Abbotsford and Chilliwack. For regional clients, we offer intermodal connections with CP Rail and short-haul trucking into the BC interior.
Our logistics team actively monitors port traffic, live terminal feeds, and appointment windows. We schedule early access appointments, avoid peak congestion hours, and use night-gate operations when available. By managing both full and empty gate moves, we help clients avoid demurrage, detention, and chassis fees.
