With the notice by Canada Post of service issues due to Covid and sheer volume, international ecommerce companies are seeking alternative international shipping options. Shopify is the leading platform for Canadian direct to consumer online sales.
Canada Posts is the leading option for shipping international e-commerce parcels with direct shipping solutions to the UK, Europe, Japan, China offer alternatives.
1. Small Packet is Canada Post's most popular Ecommerce option
The small packet service is valid for shipments up to 2 kg and the best value for international ecommerce shipments.
2. Parcel post delivery is what matters
The low cost postal parcel delivery is where the impact is being felt the most. E-commerce sellers (many e-bay merchants and Shopify sellers) are having to find alternative solutions as the general service quality of postal operations have diminished
Jet Worldwide is helping international companies find delivery alternatives to Canada.
3. Parcel delivery via Canada Post subsidiary, Purolator
Not mentioned often is the benefit to Canada Post’s “private market carrier,” Purolator. Purolator provides international shipping options via carriers, such as UPS.
Canadian Carriers to Consider For Domestic Shipping
- Dicom: A division of Royal Mail/ General Logistics Systems (GLS) that specializes mostly in large business to business customers. They are attempting to capture a greater share of business to consumer market.
- Purolator: A division of Canada Post and leading Canadian carrier (as mentioned above)
- Nationex: A privately held firm specializing in business to business ground shipping in eastern Canada.
- TFI Carriers: A financial holding company of the wealthy Saputo family, TFI parcel carriers (representing around 15% of total revenue) include Canpar, ICS and , Loomis.
- Intelcom: Primarily serving major ecommerce sellers with independent "gig economy" drivers offering low cost parcel delivery.
- FedEx and UPS: Well known carriers offering ground and express across Canada
4. Uncertainty on both sides of the border
The service quality of parcel post shipments is due both to delays of exporting from Canada and delays at the destination country.
5. The Canadian ecommerce market needs new shipping options
It has been estimated that 20 to 30% of online traffic to Canadian ecommerce sites are from international users. Shopify and other direct to consumer platforms are building incredible capabilities that include dedicated content based on geolocating technology, language and currency support.
Canadian direct ecommerce import solutions to major markets provides a lower cost and greater access to the UK, EU, Japan, China and all major markets.
Jet Worldwide supports universal parcel post delivery systems that offer a uniformly low price that is accessible to small businesses, rural communities and individuals. Our mission of connecting people, parcels and businesses around the world depends on universal low cost parcel delivery.
Shipping International Ecommerce from Canada via Jet Worldwide
- Jet Worldwide is a trusted brand that has been providing international shipping solutions for over 35 years.
- Jet Worldwide provides for shipping direct from Canada to major international markets for ecommerce orders.
- Jet Worldwide offers transparency and world class logistics support. We are not shy about recommending alternative solutions as necessary.
