Jet Worldwide Blog Posts

A latin term that means “about minimal things” is - ironically - taking on a huge significance for Canada in the re-negotiation of NAFTA. The de minimis level -also referred to as the low value threshold - refers to the value below which duty and taxes are not charged.

Currently, most items valued under $800 US can be imported duty free to the USA. Under the new USA Canada Free Trade agreement (USMCA) imports to Canada valued over $40 CAD are subject to duty and taxes. Express shipments valued under $150 CAD can be imported duty free (but are subject to sales tax).

We often get inquiries from Canadians shippers who are seeking an alternative to Canada Post for reasons linked primarily to service and shipping costs.

Many e-commerce shippers are surprised to find out that - in most cases - it can be less expensive to bypass use a foreign post office and ship with the USPS directly.

Shipping to Singapore from Canada: A Complete Guide

Singapore is an important regional trading partner for Canada and offers incredible opportunities for Canadian companies. Many Canadian companies have interest to to expand to in Southeast Asia. Shipping to Singapore from Canada is the first step.

We get many requests from the thousands of French citizens who consider moving to Montreal every year. Many French business people and students are moving from Paris, Lyon, Marseille and all of France to enjoy the vibrant cultural and economic activity in Montreal.

Shipping to Poland from Canada

Canada and Poland have a strong relationship which includes deep personal ties thanks to the substantial Polish Canadian community. Trade from Canada to Poland is increasing thins to the European - Canadian free trade agreement (CETA). Businesses need low cost shipping to Poland from Canada

Montreal has been described as a crossroads between Paris and New York. France and Quebec share a strong economic connection that depends on low cost delivery to France. See section below on shipping online orders direct to France from Canada

Shipping to Finland from Canada

Finland is among Canada's largest European export market with over $1.5 billion dollars of Canadian goods export per year. In addition to the Canadian European free trade agreement (CETA), Finland and Canada have a "Northern Partners” plan that commits to growing bilateral trade further. Jet helps businesses find the best option for shipping to Finland from Canada. And vice versa!

Blockchain is the new buzzword in… well, everything ..... Including Logistics. We have written this blog as a way to help explain blockchain from a non-technical perspective and how it can assist in global e-commerce. Decentralized networks based on blockchain principles: Share, verify, trust, rinse, repeat (with the emphasis on trust).

Canada and Denmark economies have strong trading traditions with economies that rely on innovation and knowledge industries. Business ties between Denmark and Canada will continue to develop along with the benefits of the European Canadian free Trade Agreement (CETA). Canada's trade with Denmarks totals over $1 billion CAD per year