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Alternatives to Canada Post for International Shipping During the Strike: A Comprehensive Guide

With the work stoppage disruptions by Canada Post workers, we are getting numerous inquiries on the impact, alternatives and prospects. Canadian companies who rely on Canada post for their parcel deliveries are now actively searching for alternative delivery options from Canada.

 

Canada Post Shipping Alternatives

The Canada Post strike leaves businesses and individuals across Canada at risk of shipping disruptions. Jetship Worldwide is ready to help. Get discounted rates and support from our team. Protect your business and build a lasting alternative solution. Ship with confidence via Jetship Worldwide!

Canada Post has stopped delivering mail across the country as of Friday. Expect service disruptions for at least 2 weeks when they finally return to full operations.

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Canada Post is the cost leader for small packages.

Although there are alternatives, Canada post remains the lowest cost provider from small parcels within Canada. Canada Post international small packet is also the low cost leader - especially for individual shippers.

Parcel and post sorting facilities across Canada have been affected leaving more Canadian Shippers seeking alternative delivery for their international parcels.

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Global Commercial Carriers

FedEx

FedEx offers international shipping solutions from express to economy and ground.They provide a reliable alternative to Canada Post with extensive global coverage.

UPS Worldwide Express

UPS is another heavyweight in the logistics sector offering services similar to FedEx

DHL Express

DHL specializes in international shipping and boasts a massive global presence. It is a go-to for many businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of international logistics, especially during postal disruptions like the Canada Post strike.

Purolator International

Although primarily known within Canada, Purolator provides international shipping via the above carriers.

Intelecom and Unini

These carriers are primarily delivery agents for Amazon, Temu and Shein. They can provide service to small shippers, their primary focus is mega large volumes.

Chit Chats

Chit Chats caters to shipments to the U.S.

ShipStation

ShipStation is a reseller platform that may provide lower costs than via shipping direct with the carriers.

JetShip Worldwide

Jetship Worldwide provides third party logistics support. While this can include access to the global carriers, we build durable solutions for regular volumes and heavier weights.

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Notes on Canada Post Strike

1. The story of a Postal Strike is generally not a concern by Canadians as there are parcel delivery alternatives.

It is unlikely that there will be broad public pressure on either side should Canada Post stop delivering. Even small businesses, who still largely rely on postal delivery for payment via check are able to take advantage of new payment methods, such as Interac.

There has been little pressure from the Canadian government to end  the strike

2. Parcel delivery is more important for small business than letter delivery

The low cost postal parcel delivery is where the impact is being felt the most. Canadian E-commerce sellers are having to find alternative solutions. Even though letter mail still represents around half of Canada Post revenue, parcel delivery is more important to small businesses.

Jet Worldwide is helping international companies find international parcel delivery alternatives to Canada Post. However, no options can beat the parcel post pricing for the smallest shipments.

3. Parcel delivery via Canada Post subsidiary, Purolator

Not mentioned often is the benefit to Canada Post’s “private market carrier,”Purolator.Purolator's Canadian parcel delivery volumes have increased substantially as the postal work stoppages continue.

Uncertainty for both sides

The extreme drop in volumes at Canada Post due to the uncertainty should have both Canada Post and their unions worried. Canada Post and their unions both have legitimate concerns but ultimately the marketplace can, and will, move on if the service continues to suffer.

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5. The market reality should drive an agreement

Market reality will force both sides to an agreement as Canadian businesses develop viable alternatives to international parcel post solutions.We recommend that companies continue to develop alternative parcel delivery systems from Canada. /p>

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, products and businesses around the world depends on universal parcel post delivery options.

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