How successful importers prepare for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a major holiday observed by over a billion people. As such, it has the potential to seriously impact your supply chain operations. While Chinese New Year is in January, successful importers start planning for it as early as May.
Shipping rented or leased goods? Get clear on the specifics and keep your goods moving
Whether to lease, rent or buy can often be an important question when you are importing goods. But just how much does this affect your shipping business?
Case study: an in-depth audit review pays off
When a major oil and gas production company found itself being subject to a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) audit, they called Cole International’s Audit Response Unit (ARU) right away.
Prep for CARM R2 with this helpful webinar series
The second release (R2) of the Canada Border Service Agency's (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project is now mere months away. Keep the momentum up by participating in these free webinars from the CBSA.
Attention Canadian importers! Drop this assumption and make shipping from Canada into the U.S. easier
As a Canadian importer moving goods into the U.S. and working with Cole International customs brokers, it's easy to assume if we clear it in Canada, we clear it in the U.S. too. Learn how dropping this one flawed assumption can keep your goods moving seamlessly.
3 ways to reduce your company's carbon footprint
As the climate change conversation continues to pick up steam, the expansion of mandatory carbon footprint reporting has been growing alongside it. Many large companies have been reporting their greenhouse gas emissions to the Canadian and U.S. government for well over a decade now. If you are among the many companies.
Reduce your duty via these Canadian trade incentive programs
Canada’s many trade incentive programs are designed to encourage Canadian companies and keep them competitive by offering relief from duties under certain circumstances. Let’s take a look at some of these opportunities.
Freight updates April 11, 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.
3 tips for managing cargo insurance claims
As an importer, you are likely aware of the kind of insurance you need. But in recent years, claims instances have been on the rise. What kinds of scenarios can lead to a claim—and more importantly, how can your freight forwarder help?
Case study: out-of-the-box thinking leads to duty recovery
When it comes to customs compliance, there is no shortage of opportunities to overpay on duty, delay the release of your goods or receive a surprise verification request. This is why partnering with a quality team who knows customs like the back of their hands is essential. Here’s one story out of thousands.
