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Blog Articles

What is a Freight Forwarder and Why Do You Need One?

When it comes to logistics, there are few vocations that are more misunderstood by the average person than a freight forwarder. It is one of the most vital pieces of the supply-chain puzzle and a crucial service that your business could greatly benefit from, but what is it, and how can it help take your logistics to the next level?

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Canadian Export Reporting System

Whether you are a large-scale exporting operation or a small business, the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) is a vital system to master. This fully electronic system replaced the old Canadian Automated Export Declaration system and has been the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) system of choice for the management of Canadian export declarations ever since.

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Single-trip Bonds: An Alternative for Non-Bonded Carriers

There is a real chance that you have arrived at this blog post because you are looking for more information on single-trip bond CBSA requirements for carriers driving through Canada. If you are looking for Customs bond alternatives for freight shipping, then, up until very recently, this blog would have been precisely the right place to learn a great deal about how single-trip bonds work and what your options were.

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What an Importer Should Know About Labor Action in Canada

There is simply no denying that this year has been a fractious one when it comes to labor action in Canada. In 2024, over six major strikes, lockouts, negotiations, and disputes across the country have left importers struggling to find logistical solutions.

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Why Containers Can’t Be Delivered to Residences and Other Tips for New Shippers

Like anything in the world of international trade, shipping for the first time can involve a significant learning curve. With so much to think about and many moving pieces, it can feel overwhelming before your goods have even left the factory. Then you add in that mistakes and missteps can end up costing you thousands of dollars needlessly, and it’s no wonder that even seasoned importers often turn to expert help before they begin.

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An Intro to Shipping Terms and FCA Incoterms®

There are 11 different kinds of Incoterms® available for international businesses to use, and choosing the one that is most advantageous to your current import requires a keen understanding of what each term means along with the experience to recognize what makes the most sense in each situation.

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How to Navigate Produce Season Logistics

CB has earned a positive reputation for our handling of produce and perishable product shipments. There is a compelling argument to make that starting in 1954, our business has been built on produce shipments, and our expertise and knowledge in shipping this kind of product have played no small part in our company’s success. With that in mind, today, our aim is to educate new importers on an event that can have a massive impact on your bottom line, particularly if you are in that field - Produce Season.

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Why is it Necessary to Limit Loads on Spring Roads?

We have written about spring thaw a few times on this blog, which should give some indication of how important it is to be actively aware of it. As a yearly event that could potentially cost you thousands in completely avoidable fees and delays, spring thaw is worth taking a moment to refresh yourself on.

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