CARM Simplified: What does CARM mean for me?
Cole’s easy-does-it guide to making the transition to CARM
Getting comfortable with Single Window Initiative (SWI)
SWI (Single Window Initiative) has changed the way importers in Canada submit their information to CBSA. Our Survival Guide series digs into the PGAs (participating government agencies) and the requirements for specific programs—but here’s a refresher on all things SWI.
Valuation of goods for Non-Resident Importers (NRIs)
Valuation of goods is a snarly topic at the best of times. It’s challenging territory to navigate and worth reading more about.
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).
