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Cross-Docking Services

Cross-Docking in Surrey, BC & Calgary, AB

Metro Freightways provides cross-docking support in Surrey and Calgary — helping move inbound freight to outbound trailers quickly, with minimal dwell time, efficient handling, and direct coordination with our transportation team.

How It Works

Fast Transfers, Minimal Delays

Our cross-docking process is built to keep freight moving. At our Surrey and Calgary operations, inbound shipments are sorted, staged, and transferred efficiently to support faster outbound movement.

Inbound Freight Arrives

Freight is received from our fleet or inbound carriers.

Sorting & Staging

Shipments are sorted by destination or customer requirement.

Outbound Transfer

Freight is loaded onto outbound trailers with minimal handling.

Onward Transportation

Shipments continue across regional and cross-border lanes.

Facility Capabilities

What Our Cross-Dock Operations Provide

Our cross-docking operations are designed for speed, coordination, and reliable freight flow across Western Canada and cross-border lanes.

Minimal Dwell Time

Fast transfer from inbound to outbound trailers.

Sorting & Consolidation

Freight is organized by destination and load plan.

Fleet Coordination

Cross-docking is aligned with Metro Freightways transportation.

Surrey & Calgary Coverage

Support available through both BC and Alberta operations.

Secure Handling

Freight is managed in a monitored, controlled environment.

LTL Redistribution

Helpful for consolidation and efficient outbound planning.

Why Metro Freightways

One Team. Two Key Locations.

Asset-Based Carrier

Cross-docking is coordinated directly with our own fleet — no third-party carrier handoffs or communication gaps.

Surrey, BC Location

Our facility is positioned near the US border and Trans-Canada Highway, making it a natural transfer point for cross-border and Western Canada freight.

Calgary, AB Location

Our Calgary operation supports Alberta freight movement, Western Canada distribution, and coordinated outbound transportation.

Responsive Dispatch

Our dispatch team stays involved throughout the process, keeping customers informed and freight moving on schedule.

Need Cross-Docking in Surrey or Calgary?

Contact our team to discuss your freight transfer requirements.