Vancouver is the closest major North American port to Asia. By using a Vancouver 3PL, brands can save days in ocean transit time compared to shipping via the Panama Canal to the East Coast, allowing for faster inventory replenishment.

Section 321 allows for duty-free entry into the U.S. for shipments valued under $800. Many Vancouver 3PLs specialize in this process, picking and packing orders in BC and trucking them across the border to USPS or UPS hubs in Washington State for final delivery.

Proximity to the port significantly reduces drayage fees. 3PLs located in areas like Richmond, Delta, or Surrey can move containers from the dock to the warehouse much faster and cheaper than inland hubs, which is a major cost lever for high-volume importers.

Yes. Due to BC’s thriving beverage and natural food sectors, many 3PLs (like 18 Wheels Logistics) maintain specialized liquor-licensed, HACCP, and organic-certified facilities to handle strictly regulated products.