Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for Health Canada (HC) Medical Devices program
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
5 factors affecting transportation costs and pricing
Transportation is a big part of the logistics picture. Freight can represent 50% of your logistics cost and up to 10-20% of your retail price. In a world of “free shipping” every importer knows that freight is not free.
6 ways smart trailers are changing the trucking industry
What is a smart trailer? Smart trailers are any type of trailer, from flatbed to reefer, integrated with technology providing insight into the status of the truck and its cargo.
Freight forwarder vs. Customs broker: what’s the difference
When you’re importing products, understanding what kind of service provider (or providers) you need can be confusing. Do you need a freight forwarder? A customs broker? Both?
