Posts from Jet Team

A B-13 export declaration—now filed electronically through the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)—is a requirement all exporters from Canada should understand. Most commercial exports valued over CA$2,000 (or any shipment subject to permits or restrictions) need to be reported to the CBSA before leaving Canada.


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You have a great product, the right platform, but now you are wondering how to ship your products to your international customers. Shipping is actually an extension of your product. Having great shipping options leads to better more click through purchases.


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Localized delivery options in France are the best way for Quebec retailer to reach the French consumer market. Jet Worldwide serves as Quebec's logistics provider with access to local clearance and delivery options.


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Zone Jumping for e-commerce to Europe

Europe is one of the most advanced markets in e-commerce with streamlined import processes. Jet Worldwide create logistics solutions for e-commerce that integrate with your Canadian infrastructure.


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The UK is Canada’s second biggest trading partner with e-commerce merchants sending parcels to Canada on a regular basis to help grow their volumes shipping Canada UK.


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Quebec and Canadian merchants can easily sell to France by developing direct shipping processes that include prepaid VAT, low unit costs and no consignee import fees.   


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Chargeable Weight: Actual Weight vs. Dimensional Weight

One of the most common questions from shippers is: Why am I charged for a higher weight than the scale shows? This is because carriers calculate chargeable weight based on either the actual or dimensional (volume) weight — whichever is higher.


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In an age of ecommerce, mega platforms are being countered with buy local directories such as Quebec directory, Panier Bleu. Such directories play a useful role in educating Quebec shoppers about the importance of buying locally made goods. And, via Jet, selling to markets that have an affinity for Quebec goods: Most notably, selling to France.


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IOSS VAT rules facilitate the growth of e-commerce to the European union. Simplified rules are levelling the playing field between postal imports, commercial imports and EU sellers. The new rules, effective July 1st, actually present a great opportunity for Canadian and US sellers shipping to Europe (and the UK). Over 70% of EU population purchase online and Canadian goods are a popular option.


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Shipping from the UK to Canada: Costs and Delivery Times

The cost of shipping from the UK to Canada depends on package size, weight, destination, delivery speed, and the carrier you choose. Use the calculator below to estimate price by service (Postal Surface, Postal Air, Air Courier), then compare against the cost table and origin/duty rules for a complete picture.


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