Transloading Services Vancouver, BC | Cratex
Fast, reliable transloading & container destuffing near Port of Vancouver.
Cargo transfer to outbound trucks for efficient delivery across Canada.
Strategically located near all Vancouver ports, CP Rail, CN Rail, and the U.S. border, our terminal offers freight forwarders and importers an efficient solution for container unloading and destuffing, helping streamline supply chain operations.
We provide trans-loading services (also referred to as de-stuff or unloading) for heavy machinery, mining equipment, excavators, vehicles, and agricultural equipment, to name a few.
We significantly reduce transportation and demurrage charges by eliminating the need to transport fully loaded containers to their final destination, unloading and then returning the empty container to Vancouver port within a 3-day timeframe.
Transloading is the process of transferring goods from one mode of transportation to another, it is a strategic approach to save both time and money in your cargo logistics.
Given the limited space availability at the Greater Vancouver docks, standard practice among operators is to avoid removing contents from containers or flat racks on-site. Instead, a more cost-effective approach involves de-stuffing containers in close facilities to the dock and transporting the goods to destinations outside the Lower Mainland via truck. This method proves advantageous compared to sending out loaded containers and incurring the additional expense of bringing them back empty.
"By strategically de-stuffing containers near the dock, businesses can optimize their logistics, reduce transportation costs, and maximize the utility of each shipment, contributing to a more efficient and economical supply chain."
WHAT IS TRANSLOADING?
Why Cratex Transloading Services for Import Shipping:
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Close location to all BC Vancouver ports : Vancouver Ports and docks often have limited space, making it challenging to efficiently de-stuff containers or transload onto outbound trucks. At Cratex, our strategic location near the ports of the Lower Mainland in Vancouver enables us to seamlessly handle the process. This proximity offers a unique opportunity for Freight Forwarders or individuals to integrate our facility into their logistics and benefit their operations and supply chain.
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Heavy Lifting Capacity: With our heavy lifting equipment of over 100,000 pounds, trained personnel, and modern facility centrally located with easy access to the various docks in the Lower Mainland, Cratex has become a preferred facility for de-stuffing containers and sending contents out via truck.
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Optimizing Container Turnaround to Avoid Demurrage Charges: Demurrage charges often accrue when containers are held at the port beyond the agreed-upon free time. Cratex transloading allows for a faster turnaround, ensuring that containers are picked up, emptied and returned promptly, all within the typical three-day timeframe specified by most SSL, thus minimizing the likelihood of incurring demurrage fees.
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Bonded Warehouse: Cratex is a secured licensed facility for IN BOND shipments. We provide temporary or long-term storage for your goods without immediate customs clearance, allowing more flexibility for customs procedures and paperwork.
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CBSA Inspection: The Cratex facility is a secure custom sufferance warehouse within a controlled environment, for shipment that requires release in Canada. We will coordinate with the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) to carry out inspections and examinations of your goods entering Canada for release.
OUR EXPERTISE
Heavy Machinery Unloading
Efficiently managing and optimizing the flow of cargo from one mode of transportation to another can be complex, especially with heavy or oversized cargo.
With our heavy lifting equipment capable of lifting over 100,000 pounds, trained personnel, and modern facility centrally located with easy access to the various docks in the Lower Mainland, Cratex has become a preferred facility for de-stuffing containers and sending contents out via truck.
Efficient Unloading of Containers
Efficient de-stuffing of containers is a critical piece to optimizing cargo handling operations, minimizing delays, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods within the supply chain.
At Cratex, our specialized equipment and experienced team enable the simultaneous unloading of multiple containers, reducing turnaround times and accelerating empty container returns to port.
Damaged Container Reload (CBSA C6)
A damaged container re-load refers to the process of inspecting, reloading and adjusting cargo that has incurred damage during transportation or handling. Cratex's meticulous procedures ensure the re-loading of your cargo meets the best quality standards, preventing further damage or disruptions.
When Cratex receives a damaged container, we start by coordinating with customs and our customer to ensure all necessary requirements are met.
We then collect the damaged container from port or rail and carefully transload the original contents from the damaged container to a new container. Our priority is to ensure compliance with CBSA regulations and surveyors during this re-work process, subsequently removing the worry for our customers.
UNACCEPTABLE
Direct Discharge from Port (OOG)
Direct discharge from the port refers to the process of unloading cargo directly from a vessel upon arrival at the port, without intermediate storage or trans-shipment. Most of this cargo is considered OOG (out of guage).
Cratex then arranges transportation accompanied by pilot cars to remove the load from port at exact discharge time, always in an effort to avoid penalties. Next, we de-stuff the freight at our location in Delta-Vancouver, return empty container and arrange load(s) for outbound transportation.
Priorities are always: cost-efficient transportation, avoided or reduced demurrage charges, and a lower logistics bottom line.
