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Food Shippers Need More Than Trucks. They Need Control.
XTL helps food manufacturers and distributors move product across Canada and the US with precision, speed, and compliance. From warehouse to retailer shelf, we protect your brand every step of the way.
Why Food Shippers Choose XTL
Retail fines, tight delivery windows, short shelf life, and constant pressure leave no room for mistakes. XTL was built to operate where errors are not an option.
Retail-Ready Execution
We understand strict retailer requirements, appointment compliance, labeling standards, and on-time delivery expectations. Our teams operate with retailer scorecards in mind because missed details cost you money.
Integrated Control
When transportation, warehousing, and cross-border moves are handled under one roof, nothing gets lost in the handoff. One partner, one standard, one point of accountability.
Speed When It Matters Most
Missed orders and late releases happen. Our teams are structured to react fast, reroute, pick, label, and deliver without panic or finger-pointing.
| Strategically Located Warehouses | Facilities across Canada, including rail-served locations. | Your goods positioned to shorten transit times and support regional distribution strategies. |
| Food-Grade Warehousing | Dry food expertise with disciplined processes. | Inventory handling, labelling, and order preparation that aligns with food industry expectations. |
| Cross-Border Confidence | Decades of experience moving food products between Canada and the US. | Understanding of customs, compliance, meat and agriculture inspections and retailer delivery expectations. |
Food & Beverage Customer Success Story
Restoring Service Excellence in Western Canada
A leading North American beverage company partnered with XTL to overcome service challenges impacting its Western Canada operations and key retail relationships.
The Challenge
Supply chain disruptions and severe weather were extending transit times from Eastern Canada, driving variability and declining On‑Time, In‑Full (OTIF) performance in Western Canada. With major retailers like Costco at stake, the client needed a reliable 3PL partner to improve responsiveness, reduce transit times, and support future growth.
XTL’s Solution
XTL delivered a scalable, end‑to‑end logistics solution centred on its state‑of‑the‑art Calgary (Balzac) distribution centre. By combining proximity to market, high‑velocity pallet handling, and integrated transportation, XTL streamlined inbound and outbound flows while aligning costs with seasonal demand. The operation was also designed to support future e-commerce and value‑added services.
The Results
Since go‑live in early 2024, XTL has managed over 12,000 pallets for the customer and driven sustained improvements in OTIF performance across Western Canada. The integrated warehousing and transportation model has strengthened service reliability, reinforced retailer confidence, and positioned XTL as a long‑term strategic logistics partner as the customer continues to expand in Canada.
Read the full Food & Beverage logistics success story.
Who we work best with
A Strong Fit If You Are:
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A food manufacturer or distributor shipping dry goods
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Delivering into major retailers with strict compliance rules
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Managing regional or national distribution
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Looking to simplify logistics with fewer partners
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Tired of explaining food logistics to providers who do not get it
Let’s Build Your Supply Chain Solution, Together
Proudly Serving Canada
and USA since 1985
- Over 500 power units and 1,300 trailers
- Satellite equipped & full EDI capability
- Modern fleet of dry & temperature controlled trailers
