Goodrich Transload Group is a fully integrated, all inclusive transportation and warehousing solution for all clients looking for supply chain management logistics and export cargo services. We are well positioned to offer an efficient and effective services at a competitive rate. Our expertise, capability and dependable service enables us to provide One Stop Does it All facility.
Goodrich Transport picks up the container from the different ports in Vancouver and loads at our facility either pulp or lumber. In case a container is loaded and in the process booking gets rolled – 2 days are given on the chassis for free and then after that there will be a daily demurrage charge for use of our equipment. There are also container charges involved which are usually forwarded to the freight forwarders.
Another option – Van Isle barge has an off dock called “B” Yard with a top pick, where we can lift off and lift for storage.
We are able to accommodate storage for 2 weeks and then anything received after that is charged per metric ton. We do emphasize on a quick turn around time for all our cargo to ensure that your money is not tied up in our inventory. We work Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:30pm receiving hours and Saturday 8am-noon (12:00pm).
We can schedule for the following:
Provide unloading and loading of rail cars and super “B”s. Goodrich Group has a capability of unloading 2 vans in an hour. Unloading can start at 7 AM and finish by 10 AM at the latest. Our company will offer the proof of insurance and third party liability covered. For loading containers, certain procedures will have to be in placed in order for us to work smoothly side by side.
Customers Freight forwarder will do the booking and it has to be sent to our client in order to see if the booking is good and Letter of Credit is open. Approval will have to come from our customer for loading containers. We have a loading capability of about 50-80 containers per day. Small bookings can be handled very easily. Working during weekends and overtime crews will require prior arrangements.
Equipment Modernisation
We continually upgrade our equipment. For example, we have recently added to our fleet additional Peterbilt and Volvo tractor units, Toyota and Hyster material handling equipment, and specialized trailers and chassis of varying specifications.