Vancouver is Canada’s largest port and the country’s primary gateway for trans-Pacific trade, playing a role for Canadian import distribution similar to what Los Angeles/Long Beach plays for the U.S.
Port & Rail Access
The Port of Vancouver is the largest port in Canada by cargo volume, with direct service from both CN and CP rail moving containers inland toward Toronto, the U.S. Midwest, and beyond — giving importers a genuine alternative routing to U.S. West Coast ports for Asia-sourced freight.
Highway Access
Vancouver connects south to the U.S. via I-5 at the Peace Arch/Blaine border crossing into Washington State, integrating directly with Pacific Northwest distribution networks on the U.S. side.
Why Brands Choose Vancouver for 3PL & Warehouse Selection
For brands sourcing from Asia who want to serve Western Canada directly rather than trucking product up from Seattle, or who want port routing diversification away from congestion-prone U.S. West Coast gateways, Vancouver is the clear answer.