Posts from Timothy Byrnes

Shipping parcels from the USA to Canada is dominated by FedEx and UPS. Their USA networks are unrivalled and their ground service offers the lowest cost for large parcels. But when shipping times and clearance costs are considered, ground shipping from the USA to Canada is not always as low as it may seem. Read about the New NAFTA/USMCA/ CUSMA/T-MEC EFFECTIVE JULY 2020 easier duty free access to Canada from the US.


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Montreal e-commerce online sellers are seeking solutions for selling internationally beyond the USA and shipping directly to France, the European Union, Japan, China and across the globe


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Canada has a delivered more than $1.6 billion in development and humanitarian assistance to Haiti since 2006. Haiti is, in fact, Canada’s largest aid beneficiary in the Americas and Canadian's are looking for ways to effectively send their parcels to Haiti.


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Importing from South Korea to Canada is a distinctly different process with capacity issues unfamiliar to most traditional logistics experts. Logistics expert are searching for alternative carriers and access points for greater efficiencies.


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The United States is Canada's largest trading partner and we get many inquires on the best practices for shipping parcels to The United States


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The likelihood of United States government shutdown again up on us. Congress must pass legislation to extend funding before October 1st. A scenario that could interrupt key federal services that could include customs import. 


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Toronto is one of the North America’s most diverse cities with over 40% of the population being non-native born residents. Toronto businesses - including those using Shopify and other online platformes - are going global in a big way and rely on low cost international shipping from the GTA to connect with Canadas major trading partners.


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China exports over $8 billion to Canada every year. Small and medium-sized Canadian businesses are increasingly looking for ways to send parcels to China. Canadian companies often ship samples, parts and products direct to China for production or final sale. Canadian companies are searching for low-cost air options shipping from Canada from China.


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Import duty is a tax on goods when they import. The purpose of import duties is to protect domestic industries from foreign competition, raise revenue for the government, and regulate the flow of goods. Import duties are typically a percentage of the value of the importing goods. In addition to import duties, other fees and taxes may apply. Additional fees can include value-add tax, customs fees, and surcharges.


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International companies are increasingly being introduced Montréal's world class logistics and transportation cluster for over 30 years. It has been said that Montreal is what happens when you combine Paris and New York. Montreal is a multifaceted as it is multi cultural.


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