3PL Warehouse Services in Quebec: Geography Beats Facility Type
Most importers in Quebec treat warehouse type—sufferance vs bonded—as the first choice, but geography and drayage windows matter more. Lachine port access cuts dock-to-stock time to 24-48 hours, but adds 8-18 hours drayage depending on congestion. Laval is 10-20 km north, costs 15-25% less per pallet-day for consolidation, but requires backhaul planning from the port.