Vantive Expands Operations with New Vancouver-Area Distribution Facility to Strengthen Supply Chain Performance for Healthcare Providers

32,000 sq. ft. Richmond warehouse enhances product availability, delivery speed, and reliability across Western Canada

Vantive, a vital organ therapy company with a 70-year legacy of kidney care innovation, recently announced the official opening of a new 32,000 square foot distribution warehouse in Richmond, British Columbia, marking a significant expansion of its Canadian logistics network and reinforcing its commitment to reliable, responsive service for healthcare providers.

Operated in partnership with global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel, the new facility will support hospitals, dialysis clinics, and home dialysis programs across Western Canada by positioning inventory closer to where care is delivered.

“This investment reflects our commitment to supporting patients and providers across the continuum of care,” said Neil Da Silva, General Manager, Canada, Vantive. “By positioning inventory closer to the point of care, we are helping enhance reliability, continuity, and peace of mind for patients and their care teams.”

Customer and home patient orders made in British Columbia that were previously fulfilled through Vantive’s Calgary distribution centre are now being shipped from the Richmond facility. This transition brings more orders closer to local warehouses, improving delivery performance and strengthening supply reliability.

The opening of the Richmond warehouse will enhance Vantive’s capacity to serve patients nationwide. By allowing existing facilities to focus more fully on meeting regional demand, the new facility strengthens Vantive’s distribution network by improving system-wide efficiency and enhancing reliable service. This milestone builds on a series of capacity enhancements across Canada to support continued growth and responsiveness.

Advancing Supply Chain Performance for Healthcare Partners

The Richmond facility is designed to address key operational priorities for healthcare decision-makers and deliver measurable improvements in:

• Product availability through increased regional inventory aligned with West Coast demand

• Faster, more responsive service by reducing long-haul transportation distances

• Improved first-time, in-full deliveries, minimizing delays and backorders

• Enhanced delivery coordination, with fewer handling touchpoints

• Reduced need for rush shipments, helping lower operational burden on care teams

“Vantive is committed to increasing patient access, elevating the care experience, and empowering healthcare providers to deliver seamless, continuous care across Canada,” said Tyler Anderson, Senior Director of Americas Fulfillment, Vantive. “The opening of our Vancouver-area warehouse marks an important milestone as we continue to grow and deliver on these commitments.”

The opening was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 16, 2026, attended by Vantive leaders, Kuehne+Nagel representatives, and representatives from healthcare and nonprofit organizations. 

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