Anti-dumping and countervailing: understanding the CBSA complaint process
Last month, the Special import Measures Act (SIMA) handbook was updated and in light of this we are sharing a refresher on what SIMA is, along with a deep dive into the process of filing a complaint.
Freight updates March 14, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, as we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of the latest freight news, so we can keep you abreast of the dynamic.
5 tips to help you prepare for Golden Week
While both Japan and China have a weeklong holiday known as Golden Week, in this article we’ll be focusing specifically on Golden Week in China. Why? Because this weeklong holiday has the potential to seriously impact your shipments if you are not prepared for it.
Explainer: Origin of goods - Canadian customs
Tariffs, duties, rules, trade agreements, CARM, loading docks, three-party warehousing… the logistics world is fraught with definitions, acronyms and processes, all affecting your ability to ship goods around the world. At Cole International, we believe the more you know, the better your goods go. Our Explainer posts.
Importing organic food products? Here's the latest you need to know.
Last month new import and admissibility requirements for organic seed products were incorporated into the Automated Import Reference System. If you import organic food products, this post is for you.
Freight updates February 21, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, as we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of the latest freight news, so we can keep you abreast of the dynamic.
CARM R2 is coming! Are you ready?
Whether you are prepared or not, the second release of the CBSA Accounting and Revenue Management program, aka CARM R2, is rapidly approaching. This post shares everything you need to know to get ready. The biggest takeaway? Don’t delay! The time to get your CARM ducks in a row is now.
5 surprise costs to watch for in ocean shipping
Ocean shipments involve a long chain of details that, if overlooked by importers, could come with hidden costs. Learn what some of these surprise costs are, and how you can avoid incurring them.
4 ways to build supply chain resilience
If the beginning of the 2020s taught us anything, it’s that flexibility and the ability to pivot are crucial to supply chain success. While disruptions due to the pandemic and inflation seem to be easing up, an increase in extreme weather events plus rising sea levels suggest that supply chain woes are not over yet..
