Use Incoterms? Avoid these common problems

A common issue seen by our freight team is importers not knowing their terms of sale, and therefore not using the correct Incoterm. Knowing where your responsibility lies, along with proper training on Incoterms, will help make your goods move that much more smoothly, something especially helpful when space issues are.
Freight updates October 4, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain

The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, two years into the pandemic-related global capacity crunch, high prices, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of the latest freight news, so we can keep you abreast of the situation.
Single Window Initiative (SWI): Survival Guide for Health Canada (HC) Donor Semen

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Supply chain and your FTA: do your goods qualify?

It's always a good idea to regularly check in with your vendors to make sure your goods still qualify for the applicable Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Freight updates September 14, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain

The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, two years into the pandemic-related global capacity crunch, high prices, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of the latest freight news, so we can keep you abreast of the situation.
Considering nearshoring? Here's what you need to know.

If your supply chain operations have been impacted over the past two and a half years, you may be contemplating shifting your operations to nearshoring. But is this the right step for your company?
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for Radiation Emitting Devices

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Freight updates August 24, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain

The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, two years into the pandemic-related global capacity crunch, high prices, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of the latest freight news, so we can keep you abreast of the situation.
Compliance Verification Trends - August 2022

Canada Border Services Agency prioritizes certain industries and products for audits to ensure ongoing compliance. The Agency keeps their verification priority list current on their website. Cole’s Audit Response Team also keeps track of trends we see in CBSA verifications, which we share with you regularly so you can.

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