Canada Post is handling a record number of parcels during the COVID-19 pandemic causing delays for both domestic and international Parcels. Our team is responding to a record number of inquiries for international parcels and have built direct shipping solutions to the UK, France, European Union, Japan, China and all the world's major economies.
Canada Post: Cost leader for individuals shipping small parcels
Canada Post is a low cost leader for small "packet" shipping to most international destinations. The packet service takes advantage of legacy Universal Postal Union / UPU rules that provide low cost for shipments under 2 kg/ 4 pounds.
For individuals and small businesses shipping international from Canada, the postal "packet" services offer a great value.
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While local post options are generally best for individuals shipping small packages there are proven other options for shipping internationally from Canada.When choosing a shipping method, you will need to consider factors such as the size and weight of your freight, the time frame in which you need it to arrive, and your budget. It may be helpful to compare quotes from different carriers to find the best option for your needs.
Generally speaking, the lowest cost for shipping international orders is via Canada Post. To scale your volumes, a direct shipping method is needed. Consolidating and shipping your orders to major international markets provides the lowest cost. But it also requires minimum volumes to be cost effective.
Just as many Canadian shippers use direct cross border shipping options to the USA, Jet Worldwide has built direct shipping options to the UK, Japan, China, France and all the world's major economies. Direct international shipping solutions from Canada provide timely delivery, full tracking and backed by well known national carriers.
Presenting delivery by a national carrier adds credibility to the online sellers offer to international customers.
International Shipping Parcels from Canada
As mentioned above, Canada Post offers the lowest cost for individuals shipping small international parcels from Canada. For many international destinations, Canada Post "Small Packet" services is the lowest cost with ocean, air and tracked options.
For larger international parcels and shipments from Canada, shippers often default to Norht America's mega carriers, FedEx and UPS.
FedEx and UPS International Shipping Options from Canada:
International Direct Ship from Canada: Beyond the USA
Most Canadian e-commerce companies are aware of the idea of zone jumping by shipping in bulk direct to the USA. Shippers can cross the border via Section 321 duty free entries for direct shipping with the USPS. FedEx and UPS also have programs to support similar direct shipping solutions.
As online Canadian online sellers, platforms (such as Shopify) and marketplaces grow, so does the need for direct shipping solutions.
The next level of shipping for Canadian e-commerce sellers is to target and ship directly to major international markets. Jet Worldwide has programs for direct shipping to all the world's major economies as well as to specific regions and niche markets. See our presentation (PDF) below.
Canada Free Trade Agreements
Shippers of parcels exported to major international destinations can benefit from duty free entry via
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between France (and the EU) and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders.