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Ocean Freight Forwarding for Importers & Exporters

FCL, LCL, breakbulk, and port-to-door ocean freight for importers and exporters — supported by in-house customs, drayage, warehousing, and North American inland delivery.

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Ocean options

Ways We Move Ocean Freight

Container shipping
  • FCLFull-container — your cargo only
  • LCLConsolidated — pay for the space you use
Specialized cargo
  • BreakbulkNon-containerized freight
  • Out-of-GaugeExceeds standard container dimensions
  • ReeferTemperature-controlled
Door-to-door services
  • Port-to-DoorPort pickup through final delivery
  • Export ForwardingOrigin coordination for exports
Common documents

Ocean Freight Documents We Prepare and Review

We help review the core shipment and customs documents needed to reduce delays before cargo moves.

Shipping documents
  • Commercial InvoiceDeclared value and terms
  • Packing ListContents and dimensions
  • Bill of LadingCarrier contract of carriage
Trade compliance
  • HS CodesTariff classification
  • Certificate of OriginCountry of origin
  • PermitsWhen required for the cargo
Shipment information
  • Cargo DetailsWeights, counts, and specs
Choosing your mode

FCL vs LCL

Two smart ways to ship. We'll help you choose the right one.

FCLFull Container Load

Dedicated container for your shipment

  • Pay for the entire container
  • Best for larger shipments
  • Typically faster at destination
  • Lower handling of your cargo
  • Fewer consolidation steps
Best for

Regular importers · High-volume freight · Time-sensitive cargo

Typical shipment profileLarge orders, full containers
LCLLess-than-Container Load

Share container space with other shipments

  • Pay only for the space your cargo occupies
  • Best for smaller shipments
  • Consolidated handling
  • Flexible consolidation options
  • Cost-effective for lower volumes
Best for

Small businesses · Trial shipments · Lower-volume imports

Typical shipment profileSmaller orders, partial loads

Not sure? We recommend the right mode with your quote.

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FAQ

Common Questions

FCL (Full Container Load) is ideal when your shipment fills most of a container or needs dedicated space. LCL (Less-than-Container Load) lets multiple shipments share container space — cost-effective for smaller cargo. We recommend the right option based on your volume, cargo type, and timeline.
Yes. We coordinate both import and export ocean freight through the Port of Vancouver and our other North American gateways, managing the shipment from origin through customs, inland transportation, and final delivery.
Yes. Customs clearance is handled in-house by our own customs team. One accountable partner for freight, customs, and onward logistics.
Yes. We coordinate container drayage from the port, plus cross-border and domestic transportation to warehouses, distribution centres, or final delivery across Canada and the US.
Requirements vary by shipment, but common documents include the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and any permits required for regulated commodities. Our team reviews documentation before shipment to help prevent delays.
Yes. We coordinate breakbulk, out-of-gauge, and project cargo — machinery, industrial equipment, construction materials, and other freight requiring specialized handling.
RRA supports ocean freight between Canada and major global trading regions — Asia, Europe, the United States, and Mexico — through our worldwide partner network.
Provide your origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, weight, and timeline through our quote form. Our logistics team recommends the right approach and prepares a detailed quotation.
Related services

Complete Your Logistics Solution

Customs Brokerage

In-house customs clearance by our own customs team.

  • In-house customs clearance
  • US & Canada bonded
  • CARM support
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Drayage & Port Services

Port pickup and terminal coordination directly at the Port of Vancouver.

  • Port of Vancouver drayage
  • Container drayage
  • Transload coordination
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Warehousing & Distribution

Bonded warehousing, cross-docking, transloading, and consolidation near the port.

  • Bonded & standard storage
  • Cross-dock & transload
  • Staged release
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Cross-Border Logistics

Canada-US freight on RRA's fleet and approved carrier network, with integrated customs and bonded movement.

  • Fleet & carrier network
  • Canada-US cross-border
  • In-house customs control
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One accountable partner

One Shipment. Four Integrated Services. One Accountable Team.

Simplify your supply chain with one accountable partner for freight forwarding, customs, trucking, and warehousing.

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