1 International shipping services in Canada facilitate the transportation and delivery of goods between Canada and other countries. These services are crucial for businesses to import and export products, connecting them to global markets and customers. They involve activities like freight forwarding, customs clearance, and transportation by air, sea, and land. International shipping services play a vital role in supporting trade and commerce, enabling businesses to expand their reach and ensure timely delivery of goods. 2 • Facilitates global trade and commerce • Enables businesses to expand their reach and access international markets • Connects Canadian businesses to customers and suppliers around the world • Allows for the importation of raw materials, components, and products • Supports the exportation of Canadian goods to international customers • Provides access to a wide range of products and services from different countries • Promotes economic growth and development . 3 ❑ Air Freight: Fast and efficient transportation of goods by air, suitable for time-sensitive shipments. ❑ Customs Brokerage: Assistance with customs documentation, duties, and clearance processes to ensure smooth import and export procedures. ❑ Ocean Freight: Cost-effective method for shipping large volumes of goods by sea, especially for bulky or heavy items. ❑ Warehousing and Distribution: Storage and management of goods, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and distribution to final destinations. ❑ Road Freight: Transporting goods by truck or trailer across borders, ideal for regional or crossborder shipments. ❑ Project Cargo: Handling specialized shipments, such as oversized, heavy, or complex goods, requiring specialized equipment and expertise. ❑ Rail Freight: Moving goods by rail, often used for long-distance transportation within North America. ❑ Express Shipping: Expedited delivery services for urgent shipments, typically by air or courier. ❑ E-commerce Fulfillment: Fulfillment services for online businesses, including picking, packing, and shipping orders to customers globally. ❑ Third-Party Logistics (3PL): Outsourcing logistics operations to a third-party provider to manage the end-to-end shipping process, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution. 4 ▪ Ensuring Legal Compliance ▪ Facilitating Smooth Transit ▪ Expertise in Customs Procedures ▪ Compliance with Import/Export Regulations ▪ Proper Assessment of Duties and Taxes ▪ Bill of Lading ▪ Handling Complex Customs Requirements ▪ Commercial Invoice ▪ Obtaining Permits and Licenses ▪ Packing List ▪ Minimizing Delays and Penalties ▪ Communication with Customs Authorities ▪ Efficient and Timely Movement of Goods. 5 ▪ Consideration of fragility, size, and weight of goods ▪ Inclusion of clear and legible labels with essential information ▪ Use of sturdy and durable packaging materials ▪ Compliance with destination country's labeling regulations ▪ Adherence to packaging standards like International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) guidelines ▪ Use of barcodes or tracking numbers for inventory management and tracking 6 BIG IMAGE Connecting Businesses Globally through Shipping 7
