To help answer the many requests we are getting from shippers across Canada, mostly from Edmonton.Edmonton shippers have been affected by the Canada Post slowdown.
Posted by Timothy Byrnes
To help answer the many requests we are getting from shippers across Canada, mostly from Edmonton.Edmonton shippers have been affected by the Canada Post slowdown.
To help answer the many requests we are getting from shippers across Canada, Jet is providing international parcel alternatives to Canada Post for shipments to France, European Union, UK, Japan, China and all major global economies.
Sometimes, through the haze of fact challenged political discourse comes a point that most can agree on. One such issue is the outdated postal union rules. Under UPU rules, Chinese companies most often pay less for delivery by the USPS than American companies shipping within their own country. This aberration was well known amongst industry professionals, and is now a headline issue across the USA.
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.
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.
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
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