Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for ECCC Vehicle and Engine Emissions Program
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Special Import Measures Act (SIMA): 2021 updates
What is SIMA? One of CBSA’s roles is to protect Canadian producers from unfair foreign competition. The Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) is part of that effort, specifically addressing the subsidizing and dumping of imported goods.
Incoterms: an importers guide
The Incoterms or International Commercial Terms are a series of trading terms and conditions designed to assist companies when goods are sold and transported. When both a buyer and seller agree to an Incoterm, it then allows both the buyer and seller to identify clearly where lies the responsibility of each party.
Freight update July 2021: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. This year, there has been a global capacity crunch with prices rising and ongoing container shortages persisting. These monthly updates will share some of the latest freight forwarding news, so we can keep you abreast of the situation.
CARM: Cole's latest updates for importers
CARM Release 1 has rolled out and importers and customs brokers alike have begun to register and use the CARM Client Portal (CCP).
Single Window Initiative (SWI): Survival Guide for ECCC Wildlife Enforcement
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
CARM Release 1 is live: here’s what you need to do
CARM went live on May 25, 2021 with the program’s first release.
USMCA/CUSMA Rules Of Origin
Getting the Rules Of Origin correct is one of the key aspects to successfully importing under the new USMCA/CUSMA trade agreement--and to receive preferential treatment.
Customs basics: documentation and declaration
Although documentation and declaration are fundamentals for importers, the requirements are anything but simple.
Canada’s Free Trade Agreements: getting the most out of global trade
Canada partners with the international trade community through several types of trade and investment agreements.
