Barge Services & Marine Logistics

Fraser Pacific Enterprises (FPE) provides barge services and marine logistics for clients across British Columbia and Western Washington. With operational sites in Mission and Abbotsford, we support the movement of bulk materials or heavy equipment through coordinated river and road systems to ensure safe delivery.

Why Use Barges on the Fraser River?

The Fraser River is a key transport artery connecting inland industries to coastal trade routes. Using barge transport on the river offers significant advantages for businesses looking to move cargo efficiently and cost-effectively.

A crane lifts steel pipes onto a barge beside a river, with a tugboat nearby and a pile of gravel in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

Remote Access

Access to remote or hard-to-reach job sites that conventional transport can’t efficiently reach

Cost-Effective

Cost-effective movement of large-volume or oversized cargo with significant savings over road transport

FPE’s barge services help businesses take full advantage of this strategic waterway, providing transport solutions that connect your operations to broader supply chains.

What We Transport by Barge

FPE supports a wide variety of cargo types, with loading and securing to match your cargo’s needs.

Experience

Over three decades of water transport in BC

Equipment

Necessary Equipment for water to land operations

Logistics

River-to-land and ocean-to-shore transport services.

Aggregates & Construction Materials

Heavy Equipment & Industrial Machinery

Forestry Products & Raw Materials

Fuel, Containers & Specialized Loads

Bulk Materials or Heavy Equipment for Remote Communities

Ready to Ship?

Contact us today to discuss your barge transport needs and get a custom quote.

Integrated Transloading & Barge Solutions

Our Mission terminal is equipped for transloading, with the loaders, cranes and trucks required to move your cargo in a timely manner.

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Dockside Heavy-Lift Equipment

High-capacity loaders, conveyors, and 200-ton cranes move aggregates, machinery and containers from barge to land.

Open-Yard Storage and Laydown

Area

Open yard storage and lay-down pads right on the dock protects materials between loads, inspections or weather delays – no offsite shuttling required.

Truck Ramps On-Site

Direct roll-/lift-off to highway grade flatbeds eliminates drayage and keeps multi-modal projects on schedule

Transfer Services

When a cargo hand-off needs to happen – FPE’s crew can bridge the gap between river, ocean and highway keeping your project on schedule.

Barge ↔ Ship Transfers

Fraser Pacific Enterprises connects river and ocean directly to road. Our crew stage barges alongside ocean going vessels and secure bulk or break bulk loads.

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An excavator on a dock loads soil onto a barge beside a river, with other construction vehicles parked nearby on a wet concrete surface.

Barge ↔ Land Transfers

Cargo rolls or lifts straight from the barge deck onto flatbeds or heavy-haul trailers. We have on site scales, inspections and oversize permit services for departure within hours.

Who We Serve

FPE supports a diverse group of clients. We offer delivery solutions for your logistics challenges.

Construction & Infrastructure

Forestry & Resource Extraction

Remote Communities

Municipalities & Public Works

Engineering & Environmental Projects

Request a Quote

Ready to move your materials by barge? Get in touch with us for a custom quote and availability. We’ll review your project details and recommend the most efficient and cost-effective solution.

Let’s Answer Your Questions

Tell us about your project, and we’ll help turn your plans into reality.

We can transport heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and construction machinery of all sizes.  We also handle breakbulk cargo and specialized materials.

We provide transport services across BC’s rivers, inlets, and coastal waters, including the Fraser River and routes to Vancouver Island.

We’ll guide you through preparation requirements, but generally equipment should be clean, secured, and have minimal fuel. Our team handles all loading and securing operations.

Timelines vary based on distance, cargo and weather conditions.

Yes, we offer complete logistics solutions by coordinating with trusted road transport partners to provide seamless origin-to-destination service.

Let’s Connect

Ready to discuss your water transport needs? Contact us to see how we can assist.

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