Jet Worldwide Blog Posts

Quick take: In international shipping, “country of origin” usually means where a product was made—not simply where it ships from. Getting this right affects duty rates, free-trade eligibility, quotas, and compliance checks. This guide explains how origin is determined, when a Certificate/Certification of Origin is required, what data to include, and practical ways to avoid delays and overpaying duties.

It has been challenging for many industries around the globe, and the air cargo market has been no exception. With ongoing external issues, the sector has faced challenges across the board. The supply/demand balance in cross border shipping markets loosened in 2022. Freight rates are expected to soften further in 2023. The ongoing war in Ukraine is a known risk but - the best logistics processes are build in the ability to respond to unknown unknowns!

Mexico is growing as a key supplier point for Canadian companies. With truck, rail and air access, shippers need alternative logistics solutions to Canada.Many Canadian companies are considering relocating to Mexico with many more actively working with Mexican suppliers. The importance of North American free trade continues to be proven.

Canadian retailers are increasingly looking to grow their online sales to Europe. Sellers Canada can benefit by understanding B2C e-commerce rules to the EU.

The European Union (EU) is one of the largest economies in the world and Canada’s second-largest trading partner. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has been in force for 5 years. How are things going?

Jet Worldwide has developed innovative new direct shipping options for shipping international online orders from Canada.

The key elements for shipping Internationally from Canada include knowledge of customs declarations to the target countries and last mile carrier.

There has been reports recently of a high level of fraud for packages imported from China for delivery by the USPS. Officials are uncovering a systematic effort with literally tons of packages and millions of dollars of counterfeit labeled packages. Reminding us all of the old axiom, if the rate is too good to be true.. it probably is not true.