By Jenny Holly Hansen | WBN News | April 20, 2025

Langley is steadily earning a reputation as a rising star in British Columbia’s business landscape—particularly in the fields of technology and logistics. As global supply chains evolve in response to shifting demands, digital transformation, and regional trade growth, Langley-based firms are increasingly playing a central role in shaping the future of supply chain management and commerce.

Over the past year, several local logistics and tech companies have announced plans to expand operations, forge strategic partnerships, and invest in innovation. Their shared goal? To improve supply chain efficiency, increase responsiveness to market changes, and harness technology to build more resilient systems.

Key drivers of this momentum include Langley’s geographic advantage—situated along critical transportation corridors like Highway 1 and near the U.S. border—and the region’s ongoing infrastructure improvements. With access to ports, rail, and air hubs, Langley offers logistics firms a uniquely connected location to serve Western Canada and beyond.

Tech-forward logistics providers in the region are experimenting with predictive analytics, AI-powered inventory management, and real-time shipment tracking. These innovations not only boost customer transparency and delivery speed, but also help businesses better respond to supply chain disruptions—something that became especially urgent during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global delays.

Meanwhile, technology firms rooted in Langley are developing customized solutions for warehouse automation, smart logistics, and data security—offering scalable platforms that allow their partners in manufacturing, retail, and distribution to grow with confidence.

The growing spotlight on Langley’s industrial sector is also attracting interest from investors and regional planners. With increased demand for commercial space, industrial parks in Gloucester, Willoughby, and along the 200th Street Corridor are seeing significant interest from new tenants and developers. As these clusters grow, so too does Langley’s role as a pivotal node in regional commerce.

In the coming years, as businesses continue to navigate a competitive global landscape, Langley’s tech and logistics sector is well-positioned to lead. With a combination of strategic location, infrastructure investment, and forward-thinking entrepreneurship, the city is becoming not just a place of business—but a force in reshaping how business is done.

Let’s Keep Talking:

Jenny is a business insurance broker with Waypoint Insurance.

She is also a business development consultant with Impresario Partners, helping Canadian Business expand overseas.

She can be reached at 604-317-6755 or jholly-hansen@wbnn.news. Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-holly-hansen-365b691b/.  Connect with Jenny at BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jennyhollyhansen.bsky.social

Let’s Meet Up:

Jenny Holly Hansen is a cohost with Chris Sturges of the Langley Impact Networking Group. You are welcome to join us on Thursday’s from 4pm to 6pm at: Sidebar Bar and Grill: 100b - 20018 83A Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3R4

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