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Logistics &
Warehouse Space —
Move More.
Move Faster.

The Lower Mainland is Canada's Pacific Gateway — the most strategically located logistics hub in the country. Finding the right warehouse isn't just about square footage. It's about the right corridor, the right zoning, and infrastructure that keeps your operation running at full speed.

Typical Size Range
3,000 – 100,000+ sq ft
Loading
Dock-level & grade confirmed
Clear Height
24 ft – 40 ft+ available
Zoning
I-2, M-2, logistics use verified
Truck Court
53' trailer access verified
Operations First

Logistics Space Is About
Flow, Not Just Footage

A logistics or distribution operation lives and dies by throughput. The wrong building — wrong ceiling height, inadequate dock doors, tight truck courts, or a zone that restricts your hours of operation — doesn't just cost you rent. It costs you capacity, delivery speed, and contracts.

When I search for logistics space, I'm thinking about your operation from the moment a truck pulls into the property to the moment product leaves on the next one. Every space on your shortlist has been assessed against that full operational picture.

Dock Doors & Grade Access
Number of dock-level doors, grade-level drive-ins, and leveller specs confirmed against your inbound/outbound volume and vehicle mix.
Clear Height & Racking
Clear ceiling height verified for your racking system — from standard 20 ft for single-deep to 40 ft+ for high-bay automated storage.
Truck Court Depth
Truck court dimensions confirmed for 53-foot trailer maneuvering — minimum 130 ft preferred. Column spacing checked for forklift aisle width.
Operating Hours & Zoning
Zoning confirmed for 24/7 or extended-hour logistics operations — critical for e-commerce fulfillment, 3PL, and carrier facilities.
Operation Types

Logistics Operations
We Place & Verify

Distribution & 3PL
10,000 – 100,000+ sq ft

High-throughput distribution centres and third-party logistics facilities. Needs maximum dock exposure, deep truck courts, 28–40 ft clear height, ESFR sprinkler systems, and industrial power for conveyor and automated systems.

Multiple Dock DoorsESFR Sprinklers40 ft ClearCross-Dock Capable24/7 Zoning
E-Commerce Fulfillment
5,000 – 50,000 sq ft

Pick-pack-ship operations for online retailers and marketplace sellers. Needs efficient inbound receiving, pick aisle configuration, packing stations, and rapid last-mile dispatch — often with both dock and grade access for mixed carrier pickups.

Mixed Loading AccessPick & Pack LayoutCarrier AccessOffice ComponentScalable
Courier & Last-Mile
3,000 – 20,000 sq ft

Sortation hubs and last-mile delivery depots for courier and parcel operations. Requires high door-to-floor ratio, large exterior yard for vehicle staging, 24/7 zoning, and direct highway access for fleet rotation.

Vehicle YardHigh Door CountHighway Access24/7 OperationsFleet Parking
Why Here

The Lower Mainland Is
Canada's Logistics Spine

Port of Vancouver

Canada's largest port and the Pacific Gateway for North American imports. Delta, Richmond, and Surrey are the primary industrial corridors feeding port operations.

Trans-Canada Highway

Hwy 1, Hwy 99, and Hwy 17 form a logistics grid connecting port, rail yards, US border, and interior BC — unmatched distribution reach.

US Border Access

Abbotsford and Surrey sit minutes from the US border crossings at Sumas and Pacific Highway — critical for cross-border distribution and customs bonded warehousing.

Same-Day Coverage

A single distribution point in Surrey or Delta can reach 80% of Metro Vancouver's 2.5M+ population within a 2-hour delivery window — ideal for last-mile and e-commerce.

The Verification

What Gets Checked on Every
Logistics Space

Logistics Zoning & Hours

Industrial zoning confirmed for your operation type and hours — including 24/7 use, vehicle idling, and any noise or emission restrictions that affect shift operations.

Dock Doors & Levellers

Dock door count, height clearance, leveller specs, and trailer restraint systems all confirmed against your inbound and outbound volume requirements.

Clear Height & Column Grid

Clear stacking height verified for your racking system, and column spacing checked for forklift aisle requirements and storage configuration.

Truck Court & Yard

Truck court depth measured for 53-foot trailer turn radius, exterior yard assessed for trailer parking and fleet staging if required.

Power & Fire Suppression

Electrical capacity confirmed for conveyor, dock equipment, and office loads. ESFR sprinkler systems verified for high-bay racking configurations.

Highway & Port Access

Route to nearest highway interchange, distance to Port terminals, and proximity to US border crossings assessed for your supply chain requirements.

Key Corridors

The Lower Mainland's
Top Logistics Corridors

Delta — Tilbury & Annacis Island
Port-adjacent · Premium logistics hub
Closest industrial land to Deltaport and Tsawwassen terminals. Home to major 3PLs and distribution centres. Limited availability — spaces move fast through off-market channels.
#1
Port Access
Surrey — Campbell Heights
Largest industrial land base in Metro Van
BC's fastest-growing logistics corridor. New Class A distribution facilities, direct Hwy 15 access to US border, and some of the largest available sites in Metro Vancouver.
A+
Highway Access
Richmond — Airport Corridor
Air cargo · Import / export specialists
Prime for air freight, import/export, and perishable logistics. Adjacent to YVR cargo facilities. Strong Chinese import/export operator community and cold storage availability.
YVR
Air Access
Langley — Gloucester Industrial
Growing · Competitive rates vs Metro Van
Expanding logistics and distribution hub east of Metro Vancouver. Lower lease rates, newer building stock, and Hwy 1 access make it ideal for regional distribution with cost discipline.
$
Value Leader
Burnaby — Big Bend
Central · Maximum Metro Van reach
Geographic centre of Metro Vancouver with the shortest average delivery distance to all surrounding municipalities. Premium rates reflect the location advantage for last-mile operations.
CTR
Central Hub
Abbotsford — Sumas & Mt. Lehman
US border · Interior gateway
Strategic for cross-border logistics and distribution to the BC Interior. Sumas border crossing minutes away. Significantly lower lease rates with strong customs and bonded warehouse availability.
US
Border Hub
Get Started

Tell Me About Your
Logistics Operation

Submit your requirements and I'll run a full logistics-specific Zoning Verified™ search — finding spaces with the right dock count, ceiling height, truck court, zoning, and corridor location for your operation. Free, no obligation, 24–48 hours.

Logistics Verification Includes
Zoning confirmed for your operation hours
Dock doors, levellers, and truck court verified
Clear height and column grid confirmed
Highway, port, and border access assessed
Off-market options included in search
Get Your Logistics Shortlist
Free · Operations-verified · 24–48 hr turnaround

Request Received!

Kamran will run a full logistics-specific Zoning Verified™ search and deliver your shortlist within 24–48 hours.