SJX Express · Freight brokerage

Retail Logistics and Freight Brokerage

Freight for stores, warehouses and e-commerce

Retail freight runs on schedules. Stores need stock before a promotion, distribution centres book receiving appointments and a late truck can mean empty shelves. SJX Express coordinates retail freight in Canada and the United States with carriers that fit your lanes and timing.

Pallets of boxed retail goods staged at a distribution centre dock

What retail shippers need

  • Reliable pickup and delivery windows
  • Palletized and loose-loaded freight
  • Store, distribution centre and residential deliveries
  • Capacity during peak seasons

Common challenges

  • Strict delivery appointments and possible chargebacks for missed windows
  • Seasonal spikes when carrier capacity tightens
  • Mixed shipment sizes from small shipments to full loads
  • Retailer routing guides and labelling rules

Services we coordinate

Equipment and handling

Most retail freight moves in dry vans. Liftgate, inside delivery or appointment delivery may be needed for some stores. Tell us up front, since these services affect carrier choice and price.

Canada and USA shipping

We can help coordinate retail freight across the border. Cross-border shipments need accurate commercial invoices and a customs broker. See cross-border freight.

What to send us

  • Origin and destination, including any receiving appointment
  • Pallet count, weight and dimensions
  • Delivery requirements such as liftgate or retailer routing guide
  • Target ship and delivery dates

Choosing between truckload, LTL and parcel

Replenishment moves often suit a full truckload. Store deliveries and partial loads often suit LTL, and single cartons or small orders can suit parcel or courier shipping. Retailer routing guides and appointment rules affect which option works, so send them with your request. The FTL vs LTL guide compares the options.

Getting freight ready

Palletize, wrap and label shipments to match the retailer’s requirements, and have appointment details ready. The pickup preparation guide and freight equipment guide explain common handling needs, and the cross-border shipping checklist helps if the freight crosses the border.

Frequently asked questions

Can you meet retailer delivery appointments?

We coordinate with carriers to book against your appointment. We cannot guarantee a time, and missed appointments can happen because of weather or delays.

Do you handle peak season freight?

We work with carriers on available capacity. Book early, because capacity can be limited and rates can rise.

What should I send for a store delivery quote?

Send the pickup and delivery addresses, pallet count, weight and dimensions, appointment requirements and whether a liftgate is needed. The freight shipping FAQ answers other common questions.

Moving retail freight?

Share your lanes, volumes and delivery requirements.

Request a Freight Quote

SJX Express

SJX Corporation, operating as SJX Express, coordinates freight brokerage and logistics services.

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