Checking in with our Cole International community

We know it has been a challenging year for everyone involved in the import/export and shipping industries. One thing that has encouraged us at Cole is the resilience of our international community of clients, partners, and team members. You have come together in a very difficult time. You have kept the world moving.
How autonomous vehicles are used in shipping & logistics

We’ve written about shipping innovations before, but this week we dive into the emerging world of autonomous vehicles.
Supply chain tech: spotlight on food safety

Both industry and consumers know that food safety management needs to be improved. Here, we discuss initiatives for food safety in the supply chain.
Single Window Initiative (SWI): Survival guide for Health Canada (HC) Human Drugs

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
4 steps to import a vintage car into Canada from the U.S. (Part 2)

Part 1 of this series walked you through importing vintage vehicles from Canada to the U.S. This week, we discuss bringing a vintage vehicle to Canada from the U.S.
Importing vintage cars from Canada into the United States (part 1)

Importing vintage cars can be tricky. Use the guide below to help you with importing from Canada to the U.S.
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for Health Canada Consumer Products

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Survival guide for shipping container inspections in the U.S.

We’ve written about shipping container inspections in Canada. Learn more about the busiest ports into Canada and what you can do to be prepared.
9 ways to plan for extreme weather events

‘Tis the season: hurricanes, polar vortices, blizzards. Extreme weather events can shut supply chains down, leading to delays, shut-downs, and other impacts.
Single Window Initiative (SWI): Survival Guide for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Nuclear Substances and Equipment

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:

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