When freight moves across borders or modes of transport — like from ship to truck or rail — it often needs a fast and efficient handoff. That’s where transloading comes in.

At Olympia Transportation Ltd., we specialize in transloading services that reduce delivery times, minimize storage costs, and streamline the logistics process from port to destination.

What Is Transloading?

Transloading is the process of transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another, often at key transfer points like ports or rail yards. For example:

• A container arrives by ocean freight at the Port of Vancouver.
• Instead of going into long-term storage, the cargo is destuffed and immediately loaded onto a dry van or flatbed for direct delivery to its final destination.

This process eliminates unnecessary warehousing delays and gets your goods moving faster.

Why Transloading Matters

In a fast-paced supply chain, every hour counts. Transloading offers major benefits:

• Speed: Skip warehousing and deliver freight faster.
• Cost Savings: Reduce storage fees by moving freight directly from port to customer.
• Flexibility: Shift cargo between trucks, containers, railcars, or flatbeds depending on final destination.
• Custom Solutions: Adapt to delivery timelines, shipment sizes, and industry-specific needs.

Whether you’re dealing with oversized freight, dry goods, or temperature-sensitive cargo, transloading is a smart way to keep your shipments efficient and on schedule.

Who Uses Transloading?

Transloading is especially useful for:

• Importers receiving containers through Port Metro Vancouver
• Companies with distribution centers across BC and Alberta
• E-commerce businesses managing rapid delivery timelines
• Retailers and wholesalers avoiding double-handling costs

It’s ideal for cross-border trade, container drayage, and multimodal shipping, making it a go-to solution in today’s global supply chain.

Olympia’s Transloading Services

At Olympia Transportation Ltd., we offer:

• Full container destuffing and palletization
• Cross-dock transfers at our facilities in Burnaby and Calgary
• Flat deck and dry van loading
• Coordination with rail and long-haul trucking services
• Real-time communication with your team to keep things moving

Our experienced crew ensures cargo is handled with care, compliance, and speed — so you can stay focused on your business.

Ready to Transload?

If your supply chain involves importing, exporting, or intermodal freight, transloading can save you time and money.

Our locations near Vancouver and Calgary give you access to key transport hubs, and our fleet is ready to deliver across BC, Alberta, and beyond.