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The new SWI landscape

The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:

One of the main features of CARM--and a critical aspect of maintaining seamless operations for yourself as an importer--is the delegation of authority through the CARM portal.

The CBSA audit. It’s a thing importers try to avoid...but what is it really like to be audited? 

One of the biggest impacts of this “pandemic year” has been fluctuation (and frustration) in transportation pricing. With freight representing up to 50% of your logistics cost and 10-20% of your retail price, your transportation expenditures are a big part of your bottom line.

The new SWI landscape

The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:

We’ve written recently about the changes and new requirements for certification of origin for North America’s newest trade agreement, CUMSA/USMCA. Read more about that here.

CARM Release 1 is just around the corner, projected for May 2021. The first step in the process for all importers and brokers is to register on the CARM Customer Portal (CCP).

We’ve written before about the more tangible distinctions between a custom broker, a freight forwarder, and a full-service logistics provider. But beyond the tangibles, what goes into choosing a logistics partner and how do you know you’re choosing the right one?

What is a gap period?

A gap period occurs when an importer may have an anti-dumping (ADD) or countervailing duty (CVD) decision coming against them.

The new trade agreement between Canada, US, and Mexico means importers need to be up to date on Certification Of Origin (COO) and the new rules and requirements of this free trade agreement. Find the new forms here.