Dear Customer, The current congestion at Vancouver Port has resulted in extended dwell times for rail-bound containers, with delays averaging 15-20 days (total 22-27 days from the discharge date to door in Toronto). Several factors contribute to these delays: Vessel Bunching: Irregular arrival patterns from Asia have led to multiple vessels docking simultaneously, overwhelming port…
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Dear Valued Customer, This is an important update regarding the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) program. The Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Transition Period ends on April 19, 2025. To continue benefiting from RPP privileges, you must post your financial security before this deadline. Failure to secure an RPP…
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Are you importing from China to Canada? Let Eztrans Logistics handle all the logistics, from ocean freight to customs clearance, and even trucking to your destination. Here’s how we make your shipping seamless: Step 1: Contact Sales at Eztrans Logistics Reach out to our sales team to discuss your needs. We’ll provide a competitive quote…
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Dear Valued Customers, We would like to inform you of recent developments affecting container terminal operations in Vancouver. Due to ongoing strike action by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514 and a coast-wide lockout enforced by the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), all container terminal operations in Vancouver have been suspended.…
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Dear Valued Client, We hope this message finds you well. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) introduced phase one of the mandate to include the Country of Melt and Pour (COM) in the Single Window Integrated Import (SWI) Declaration for steel products under General Import Permits (GIPs) 80 and 81 on February 21, 2024. During…
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Dear Valued Client, We are reaching out to inform you of an important update that may impact your imports from China, specifically those subject to surtaxes. This message is relevant to you if you’ve imported goods subject to these surtaxes between January 1, 2023, and today. New Tariff Remission Process Available for Certain Chinese Imports…
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As of October 22, 2024, the Government of Canada will implement a 25% surtax on select steel and aluminum products imported from China. This surtax applies to goods that are deemed to be of Chinese origin according to the Determination of Country of Origin for the Purpose of Marking Goods Regulations. Please be aware that…
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Dear Valued Customer, We are pleased to announce that Eztrans Logistics Ltd., a leading freight forwarder and FMC (Federal Maritime Commission) certified Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC), has achieved two major security certifications: Partner in Protection (PIP) certification under the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on Jun. 3rd, 2024. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certification…
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The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) has given Canadian National Railway (CN) a 72-hour notice of their intention to strike. The strike is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM ET on Monday, August 26, 2024. This comes after CN lifted its lockout of the Teamsters on August 22, following an order from the Minister of…
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We are fully committed to keeping you informed and helping you prepare for any potential service disruptions related to the TCRC strike. On August 9th, the CIRB announced that no railway services will need to be maintained during a strike or lockout to protect Canadian public health and safety. Additionally, a 13-day cooling-off period has…
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