About

Founded in 1981 by Mr. Paul Lo, Canaan Shipping Co., Ltd. began its journey in Vancouver as one of Canada’s pioneering freight forwarding firms, primarily facilitating exports of forestry products from Canada to Asia 

Under the guiding principle of “Delivered as Promised,” the company quickly built strong relationships with Asian trading partners and laid the foundation for a logistics leader.

Today, Canaan is part of the Canaan Group, a fully integrated logistics network headquartered in Toronto, offering comprehensive supply chain solutions—spanning freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, project cargo, and beyond—across more than 75 countries with 200 partner offices globally 

Equipped with offices in key Canadian cities—Vancouver, Richmond, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal—the company ensures seamless transportation to and from major international markets including Asia, Europe, South America, and Africa 

Canaan Shipping Co., Ltd. remains deeply committed to exceeding customer expectations through innovative logistics strategies, dependable delivery performance, and personalized service—all reinforcing its reputation as a trusted leader in freight forwarding and international trade.