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 One such issue is the outdated postal union rules.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 a critical gateway to Southeast Asia and one of Canada’s most dynamic trading partners. Whether you're leveraging the CPTPP free trade agreement for duty-free exports or fulfilling e-commerce orders, navigating the Canada-Singapore corridor requires a strategic balance of speed and landed cost.
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 share a strong economic relationship, bolstered by deep personal ties and a substantial Polish-Canadian community. Trade from Canada to Poland is increasing steadily, driven by the European-Canadian free trade agreement (CETA). To remain competitive, businesses need low-cost, reliable shipping solutions to Poland from Canada.
For Canadian retailers, France represents a premium gateway to Europe. However, 2026 marks the biggest shift in EU customs since the introduction of IOSS. From the abolishment of the €150 duty threshold to AI-driven "clean transport corridors," the rules of the game have changed.
Shipping from Canada to Finland is a growing trade corridor supported by the Canada-European Union Free Trade Agreement (CETA) and the “Northern Partners” initiative. Finland represents over $1.5 billion annually in Canadian exports, making it one of Canada’s most important European markets. Jet Worldwide helps businesses and individuals access affordable and reliable solutions for shipping to Finland – and from Finland back to Canada.
Blockchain is the new buzzword in… well, everything ..... Including Logistics. We have written this blog as a way to help explain blockchain from a non-technical perspective and how it can assist in global e-commerce. Decentralized networks based on blockchain principles: Share, verify, trust, rinse, repeat (with the emphasis on trust).
