Choosing the right freight forwarding company will determine the success of your business!

As an industry leader with over three decades of experience in warehousing and trucking across Canada, we work closely with freight forwarding companies to ensure that your shipment transitions seamlessly from its initial pick-up at Vancouver ports and rails to CBSA examinations, warehousing, and trans-loading. 

Working with an experienced freight forwarding company with strong networks, including professional trucking and warehousing support, is crucial to the success of your business. Vancouver, BC, being a major port on the international scene, serves as a crucial intersection between major transportation arteries. Selecting the most appropriate transportation method will definitely help lower your business costs. How does a freight forwarding company affect your bottom line and what are the top considerations that you should focus on when choosing the right company?

What is Freight Forwarding and what do freight forwarding companies do?

Freight forwarding is the coordination of shipments from one place to another through a single or variety of channels including air, ocean, rail, or road. 

Freight forwarding companies are the experts when it comes to moving goods from one point to another. The right company will help your business lower transportation costs by moving products efficiently across the country and internationally. 

There are many benefits to hiring a company versus transporting the products yourself. In addition to troubleshooting problems, they prepare all the paperwork, make the bookings, and arrange payments for the shipping segments that they are responsible for. 

What are the top considerations when choosing a freight forwarding company?

Experience

Having a wide range of knowledge and skills to navigate through a variety of shipping challenges both locally or internationally is a major factor when determining the right freight forwarding company for your business. 

A freight forwarder must be well versed in:

• Ports and the potential shut-downs
• Dockworker sentiments
• Cargo routes and rerouting
• Customs 
• Warehousing

A Strong Network

Freight forwarders ensure that your shipments transition smoothly and are handled properly at both the origin and destination. Having a reliable network will ensure a constant flow of information between partners and that your goods will arrive in a secure and timely manner. 

Value-Added Services

There are often integrated services offered. Choose the right company that can provide a single point of contact for all your shipping needs.  

Services include:

• Packing
• Warehousing
• Customs Clearance
• Transportation Tracking

Credentials

Reviewing the company’s credentials, certifications, and references are especially important when you need specialized training and requirements to handle your goods. Take the time to do your research.  

Technology

Ensuring that the company you are working with is using the latest technology will enable you to track your shipment, communicate efficiently, and access real-time status reports.   

At Sandhar Trucking, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized service that fits the needs of all our customers. As an industry leader with over three decades of experience in trucking and warehousing in Vancouver, BC, we work closely with freight forwarding companies to ensure that your shipment transitions seamlessly from its initial pick up at Vancouver ports and rails to CBSA examinations, warehousing and transloading. 

Our once single 5-ton truck company has now grown to include an LTL and FTL division with over 250 trailers that services all of Canada. We are also authorized by the Port of Vancouver to access all major ports and rails in Metro Vancouver.  

Contact us today at (604)-276-9044 or info@sandhartrucking.com for more information regarding freight forwarding, trucking, and warehousing services!