Parcel Delivery Options To Canada is now at the forefront of importing to Canada. E-commerce and online delivery demand parcel import solutions and low cost last mile delivery.
The delivery market in Canada remains more diverse than the US duopoly of FedEx and UPS with the addition of Purolator and Canada Post. And, with the advent of Amazon, new last mile delivery solutions are becoming more available to international online importers.
The Canadian e-commerce delivery market is similar to the US market. The dominant national carriers include Canada Post, Purolator, UPS and FedEx. The major carriers have implemented new surcharges and rate increases. The “pandemic increased costs have resulted in “endemic increased operating costs.”
There are also emerging regional and final mile carriers who are seeking to expand upon their base customer, Amazon. Some are follow a more traditional model, such as GLS. Others, such as Intelcom, have implemented the ultimate low cost model of a driver with a vehicle and cell phone.
There are many alternative e-commerce delivery providers in Canada which can serve to complement your existing parcel logistics processes to Canada.
Delivery Specialist to Canada
Jet Worldwide works with international on-line merchants for North American distribution. Canada remains independent of the US for parcel import solutions despite the North American free trade agreement. While the US and Canada remain among the world's largest trading partners, parcel import and delivery continue in their traditional clearance processes which - to Canada - can be a challenge.
Jet Worldwide helps international online merchants establish secure high volume parcel import processes and low cost last mile delivery to Canada.
Jet Worldwide can arrange for importation via a single importer of record for warehousing and distribution across Canada.
Purolator and UPS are locked in a battle for market leadership in Canada. Both have announced investments to bring innovation and drive efficiency in an ever competitive market. The investments are aimed to improve operating processes and to produce benefits to their customers. All carriers also continue to invest in their international courier capabilities. Growth in international shipments to and from Canada is expected to be greater than the Canadian parcel delivery market.
The Canadian Customs online portal which is designed to streamline processes and a useful too for Canadian importers. Read more about CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)
Challenges of Canadian e-commerce parcel import and delivery
Delivery to Canada: A low, low value
A key difference between importing to Canada versus the USA is what is known as the de-minimis value. In short, this is the value under which parcels can be imported free of duty and taxes. To the USA, most on-line orders imported to the USA under$800 USD can be imported to duty and tax free. To Canada, the "de-minimis value" is only $40 CAD!
The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates of Canada are generally applicable to imports from all countries. Goods imported to Canada that meet the rules of origin under one of Canada's free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CUKTCA, CKFTA...) agreement. The MFN tariff rates of Canada apply to goods imported to Canada that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) even if goods are from a country that shares a free trade agreement with Canada.
New Duty Free Shipping to Canada from the USA:
As part of the USMCA (the "new NAFTA), Canada has raised their low value duty threshold
See our blog on valuation of international shipments.
It is estimated that most imports from China to the Canada are largely - and often grossly - under valued in order to qualify for the under $20 low value threshold. At Jet Worldwide, we do not see such practices as sustaining but - in fact - it seems to continue unabated.
Contact our team for rates and processes for shipping to Canada.
Canada: Large area of low density
While Canada has large cities with the density required for low cost final mile delivery, there is a substantial portion of low density delivery. To these areas, Canada Post remains the best choice and - because of this - Canada Post remains the overall best choice for low cost last mile delivery to Canada.
Shipping from the UK, France and EU to Canada
With the growth of e-commerce, having the greatest density and residential delivery capability is what matters most. Jet provides a wide range of delivery options in Canada using our network of agents}
A critical capability for all Canadian e-commerce delivery companies is being able to provide multiple delivery options. In many cases, the availability of diverse delivery options is the key factor in whether a consumer clicks through to order or abandons the purchase. Canada post claims to be working on delivery options but, other than vague comments, have not committed to specific programs or new services.
Contact Jet's team to get a Canadian address for return of your Canadian online orders.
The large Canadian land mass presents a challenge for Canadian parcel delivery companies. Jet Worldwide continues to partner with large carriers combined with local expertise. Taken together, Jet Worldwide has unique capabilities for your parcel deliveries to Canada as well as other special delivery request to Montreal, Toronto...... and any other Canadian location.
Using our Canadian delivery partners, Jet Worldwide can:
- Serve international courier shipments from small cities to our international hubs
- Manage Canada distributions
- Manage returns and reverse logistics
- Manage inter-Canada special handling and delivery request
Shipping Ground to Canada from the USA
Ground shipping is often the most cost effective method for shipping to Canada but the rates do not include customs entry preparation ( See graphic below). Get a quote for economy express shipping to the Canada From the USA.
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