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Scrap metal recycling – business opportunities await

Scrap metal recycling involves the recovery of metal scrap from the manufacturing industries and from metal products that have reached the end of their useful life. The scrap metal industry is an important and well-established one that offers both environmental benefits – diverting many tons of material from landfills.

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Shipping and Freight Rates

Have you ever priced out the cost of shipping your goods and widely different quotes or received quotes that fluctuate from one week to the next. What’s going on?

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When your online purchase isn’t such a great deal

Have you ever found a great deal online… only to see the savings whittled away by weighty customs fees and taxes when the item is delivered to your door? Here’s what’s happening.

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What’s the deal with shipping delays?

Have you ever experienced delays in getting your shipment from A to B? Who hasn’t? Delays are, unfortunately, nearly inevitable for businesses that frequently transport goods – whether across town or halfway around the globe.

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The Canada Border Services Agency updates its verification targets

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) posted on its website a few additions to the list of goods which are currently subject to its verification priorities. Through verifications the Agency assesses importers' compliance with CBSA administered legislation, determines compliance within industry sectors and assesses.

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Single Window Initiative

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New Transport Canada regulations to affect commercial drivers

Transport Canada announced last week (Dec. 18) new regulations requiring the adoption of two new technologies by commercial trucks and buses and their drivers. These new regulations mirror similar road safety regulations already in place in the U.S.

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Reduction in Duty Refund Timing in the Works

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Understanding Customs Compliance

Customs compliance… It sounds important, doesn’t it? Well, it sure is! You’ve certainly heard of customs compliance, but do you fully understand what’s involved?

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Importing Wood Packaging Material into the U.S.

The U.S. government regulates the import of all wood and wood-containing products into the U.S. And, because these items can carry and introduce harmful pests, their import is tightly monitored. Material made of wood that is used as packaging (such as crates, pallets, dunnage, etc.) is also subject to import.

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