The general public has been awakened to a fact that parcel logistics professionals have known for decades: Cross border e-commerce parcels are delivered for far less than local businesses pay for domestic delivery. The economies of cross border e-commerce has been largely made possible by “subsidized / below cost postal deliveries” but this has changed since new Universal Postal Union rules.
Trade between Canada and South Korea (ROK) is flourishing, driven by the Korea-Canada Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). This agreement eliminates virtually all duties on Canadian goods, making it easier than ever for businesses to export technology, agri-food, and bio-pharma products. Whether you are shipping commercial pallets or e-commerce parcels, understanding the logistics landscape is key to saving costs.
The Trump administration announced a new round of trade restrictions: Imports from Turkey and India will no longer be given preferential duty free entry on thousands of goods under the US GSP rules.
Although shipments from Turkey and India will no longer benefit from preferential duty free entry to the USA, incredible e-commerce opportunities remain .
For many Quebec companies, the largest exports market - by far - is the United States. Quebec companies in general are largely focused on exports with exports to the US representing around 20% of Quebec’s GDP.
Quebec companies rely on low cost parcel shipping solutions from Quebec to the US.
The European e-commerce market is thriving - especially with cross-border online shopping. Non-EU companies formerly with a UK centric approach are urgently seeking border free EU delivery with Brexit.
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Thailand is among Canada’s leading ASEAN trading partners with trade totaling over $4 billion per year. Canada and Thailand also share strong cultural ties through tourism, expatriate communities, and education. Lower-cost shipping to and from Thailand helps develop trade.
Shopify and direct to consumer selling is a symbol of strength with increased opportunity via CTPP preferential duty free import for Canada origin goods. ASEAN and Asia Pacific countries are continuing their robust economic of over 5% per year with more shoppers visiting Canadian websites.
As a strong member of the European Union, the Croatian economy presents a growing opportunity for North American businesses. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) strengthens the connection between Croatia and Canada, making reliable, low-cost shipping options essential for your export strategy.
E-commerce companies are facing new challenges and opportunities in the Euro-domestic delivery. They are exploring new logistics partnerships for low cost seamless delivery of online to European Union countries. Amidst the shifting dynamics of cross-border trade, companies are looking to establish direct access to the EU market. France, The Netherlands, and Germany are contenders for warehousing and logistics . Euro-domestic delivery from Canada enables the scaling of sales with minimal CAPEX.
