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Canada Post Overtime Ban and Contract Vote

Canada Post workers are currently under a nationwide overtime ban as part of ongoing strike action. This action follows 18 months of stalled negotiations between the union and Canada Post. The federal government has intervened, ordering union members to vote on the company's final contract offers. This vote, deemed in the public interest, will be overseen by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

If your business needs to establish a contingency plan for the delivery of your Canadian orders due to these developments, please contact us at: info@jetworldwide.ca.

When shipping international parcels, an important concept to understand is valuation. The declared value is a key determinant of the import process and duty assessment. Over declarations result in needless costs and under-declarations can result in significant fines and legal actions.

Trading between Canada and Mexico continues to flourish thanks to the new NAFTA ( CUSMA/USMCA) that preserves the fundamentals of the trading relationship between the two countries. Furthermore, Mexico has a world class supplier base to help Canadian companies. Canadian companies seek low cost delivery solutions from their Mexican suppliers and customers as do Mexican companies doing business in Canada.

Canada is a common shipping destination for shippers in The UK. As members of the Commonwealth, Canada and The United Kingdom share a common heritage and are strong trading partners. The UK is one of Canada's largest trading partners and Canada is a lucrative market for British companies shipping from the UK to Canada. Indeed from the UK to North America.

When shipping international parcels, an important concept to understand is valuation. The declared value is a key determinant of the import process and duty assessment. Over declarations result in needless costs and under-declarations can result in significant fines and legal actions.

Cross border e-commerce shipments are increasingly transitioning to ocean shipments. Using Section 321 type 86 entries, e-commerce merchants can clear e-commerce orders shipped via individual parcels via ocean freight.

The economic ties between Italy and Canada are growing due to online e-commerce and the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement (CETA). Italy's is among Canada's largest trading partners with strong cultural, academic and interpersonal contacts.

E-Commerce Guide to Zone Jump Canada to the UK and EU

How to manage international shipping for Canadian and US sellers expanding to Europe

Looking to expand your brand online sales to Europe and UK? Welcome to the idea of direct shipping. Trans-Atlantic trade continues to be a significant opportunity for Canadians! Canada origin goods can clear duty-free under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Airlift, clearance, and last mile delivery are the three main components for cross border shipping of eCommerce orders to European customers. How to efficiently classify and clear thousands of individual orders involves intricate details.

Understanding Importing Regulations in the USA

Importing goods into the USA requires compliance with customs regulations, tariff schedules, and documentation rules. With the right preparation, businesses can avoid costly delays and penalties.