Bonded Yard Storage in Vancouver
At 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking, we are the premier solution for businesses seeking secure, bonded yard storage.
Our bonded storage yards are strategically located in the heart of Vancouver and Burnaby and contain over 100,000 square feet of bonded yard space (indoor & outdoor), specifically engineered to handle the industry’s toughest materials.
Whether you are moving massive tonnage of rebar, industrial pipe, or specialized machinery, we have the space, certification, and heavy-duty equipment to manage your supply chain seamlessly.
We Have Heavy-Duty Capacity & Specialized Equipment That Others Lack
Finding a bonded yard for heavy industrial freight is often a challenge. The biggest reason is that, even though many facilities offer open space, they lack the infrastructure to handle cargo.
This is where our experience and equipment make a big difference. Our yard was specifically designed to be an active heavy-lift terminal, not just a passive holding ground. This is achieved by combining a secure bonded yard with the industrial equipment needed to offload, stack, and retrieve high-tonnage inventory the moment it arrives.
Some of the equipment we use to ensure your materials are managed safely within our yard includes:
- 35-Ton Forklifts & Cranes: We operate a fleet of heavy-duty machinery with high weight ratings, giving us the raw strength to handle massive tonnage efficiently and safely.
- Custom Handling Attachments: We utilize specialized attachments designed specifically for steel rebar, large-diameter industrial pipe, and construction machinery, ensuring safe offloading with zero damage to your product.
And unlike competitors who rely on third-party rentals, we own our heavy equipment. This eliminates waiting times, reduces rental markup costs, and guarantees that the right machine is always available when your cargo arrives.
Streamline Your Supply Chain with Multimodal Connectivity
Maximizing the utility of your bonded yard storage starts with how accessible it is. That is why our facility is strategically located to bypass standard port congestion and minimize expensive drayage legs.
This advantageous proximity allows us to perform seamless transloading operations, transferring your heavy freight between rail, barge, and truck without it ever leaving our secure site.
And with multimodal connectivity, we also help unlock numerous benefits for your business, including:
- High-Volume Rail Access: Our private siding is a game-changer for high-volume projects, capable of servicing up to 17 CN rail cars simultaneously. This allows for the rapid mass-transload of pipe or rebar directly from the railcar into our secure yard, significantly reducing demurrage risks and rail-switching delays.
- Direct Water Access: Situated directly on the Fraser River, our yard offers barge access for over-dimensional cargo that is difficult or prohibited from being moved by road. We can offload heavy machinery or steel structures from the water directly into our storage yard, avoiding road weight restrictions and traffic bottlenecks entirely.
- Bonded Transport Fleet: We eliminate the "last mile" headache by operating our own dedicated fleet of bonded flat decks and 53' trailers. Because we control the trucking, we coordinate the exact timing of outbound deliveries from our yard to your final destination, ensuring no third-party communication gaps.
With 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking, you no longer need to juggle separate invoices and schedules for drayage, rail switching, and storage. Instead, we provide a single point of contact and accountability, ensuring that once your cargo enters our ecosystem, it is handled efficiently from offload to final delivery.
We Protect Your Assets in CBSA Certified Facilities
We are fully certified by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to operate as a licensed Sufferance and Bonded Warehouse Facility and Yard.
This official designation allows you to defer duties and taxes until your goods are ready to enter the Canadian market, significantly improving your cash flow while your inventory remains securely in our care.
Beyond financial advantages, we also provide rigorous physical protection for your freight, as our facility is fortified with 24/7 onsite security, fully gated perimeters, and active monitoring systems.
Meet With Your Bonded Storage Partner in Vancouver
Your heavy industrial cargo deserves more than just a parking spot; it requires a logistics partner with the infrastructure to manage it safely.
At 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking, we combine over 100,000 square feet of bonded space with the equipment and connectivity needed to keep your project on schedule.
If you need bonded storage, bonded transloading, or help handling/storing heavy equipment and materials, our team is ready to support your project.
