Importing wood products and wood packaging into the US and Canada
Wood and wood-containing products can carry and introduce harmful pests, so their import is tightly monitored in both the U.S. and Canada. Wood packaging materials are also subject to import regulation.
IMO2020 update: fuel prices and carriage ban
On January 1, 2020, IMO2020 came into effect under IMO’s MARPOL treaty limiting sulphur emissions from ocean fuel to 0.5%.
CUSMA: What’s next for Canadian importer/exporters?
While the U.S. has ratified the new North American free trade agreement between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, the document has yet to be ratified in Canada.
U.S. signs the USMCA
*USMCA/CUSMA replaced NAFTA on July 1st, 2020. Read More... At the end of January 2020, President Trump ratified the USMCA free trade agreement, a 2,082-page document replacing the 1994 North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA).
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for importing tires under TC (Transport Canada)
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Logistics essentials for agriculture companies
The agriculture industry has a wide range of logistics considerations, including transporting large equipment, and importing/exporting products with varying requirements.
Incoterms: A Complete Guide
Incoterms is the shorter version of International Commercial Terms. These specific terms are used throughout international commercial transactions. They are three-letter trade terms used to clearly communicate the risks, costs, and tasks associated with international transportation and the delivery of goods.
9 Tips for Choosing a Freight Forwarder in the USA
When you need a freight forwarder in the USA, you have plenty of options, but not all the options are the same. Finding the right partner for your needs may take some research. It's not as easy as just choosing any US freight forwarding company.
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for importing commodities under ECCC (Environment And Climate Change Canada) Vehicle And Engine Emissions Program
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
