Drayage Services in Vancouver

Container transport between the Port of Vancouver, rail yards, and warehouses. Just 5 minutes from the port with pickup within 3 days of vessel arrival.

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What is Drayage?

Drayage is the short-distance transport of shipping containers between ports, rail yards, and warehouses. It's a critical link in the import/export supply chain, connecting ocean and rail freight to trucking networks and final destinations. Without efficient drayage, containers sit idle at terminals, racking up demurrage fees and delaying your supply chain.

Canadian Alliance is strategically located just 5 minutes from the Port of Vancouver, making us ideally positioned for fast, efficient container drayage. We move containers from port terminals and rail yards to our warehouse for devanning, or directly to your facility—with pickup typically within 3 days of vessel arrival.

How It Works

Container Arrives

Vessel arrives at Port of Vancouver or container reaches rail yard

Pickup

We dispatch a truck to collect your container within 3 days

Delivery

Container delivered to warehouse for devanning or to your facility

Return

Empty container returned to terminal or depot

Container Types & Services

We handle all standard container types from the Port of Vancouver and rail yards.

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20' Standard

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40' Standard

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40' High-Cube

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Flat Racks

Drayage Services

Port of Vancouver container pickup
Rail yard pickup (CN, CP)
Delivery to warehouse or your facility
Empty container return
Chassis provision
Pre-pull and container storage

Specialized Capabilities

Hazmat container transport
Overweight container handling
Expedited pickup options

Integrated Services

Drayage is most efficient when connected to your downstream logistics. Canadian Alliance offers integrated services that take your container from port pickup through final distribution.

Drayage + Warehouse Services

Container Devanning: Unload, inspect, and palletize container contents
Cross-Docking: Sort and transfer directly to outbound trucks
Transloading: Transfer cargo between container and domestic trailers
Warehousing: Store inventory with WMS tracking and fulfillment

Our proximity to the port means faster turnaround, reduced drayage costs, and a streamlined handoff from container to warehouse operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is drayage?

Drayage is the short-distance transport of shipping containers between ports, rail yards, and warehouses. It's the trucking link that connects ocean and rail freight to the rest of the supply chain.

How quickly can you pick up my container?

We typically pick up containers within 3 days of vessel arrival at the Port of Vancouver. Our proximity to the port—just 5 minutes away—allows us to respond quickly and minimize demurrage charges.

Do you handle hazmat or overweight containers?

Yes, we have the capability to handle both hazmat containers and overweight loads. Contact us with your specific requirements and we'll confirm equipment availability and any special handling needs.

Can you devann containers at your warehouse?

Yes, we offer full container devanning services at our Delta facility. We can unload, inspect, palletize, and store your cargo—or cross-dock it directly to outbound transportation. See our Container Devanning page for details.