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Every export from Canada requires a commercial invoice, a packing list, and a transport document such as a bill of lading or air waybill. Shipments valued at CAD $2,000 or more to non-US destinations also require a CERS export declaration. Origin certifications, permits, and dangerous goods declarations apply by product and destination. Two Customs Authorities,Read more

To export goods from Canada, register a Business Number with an RM export account, confirm your product is not export-controlled, obtain any required permits, classify the goods, prepare commercial documentation, file an export declaration in CERS when required, book carriage under agreed Incoterms 2020 terms, and retain records for six years. What Exporting from CanadaRead more

Documents Required to Import Commercial Goods into Canada To import commercial goods into Canada you need a Business Number with an RM import account, a registered CARM Client Portal profile with financial security, a commercial invoice or Canada Customs Invoice, a bill of lading or air waybill, a cargo control document or eManifest, a CommercialRead more

Supply chain pain points are no longer isolated operational issues. In 2026, delays, freight cost volatility, customs complexity, and capacity constraints must be managed as strategic risks. Companies that connect transportation planning, compliance, data visibility, and supplier coordination are better positioned to protect margins and service reliability. Why Supply Chain Pain Points Are Becoming MoreRead more

The most common mistakes when importing into Canada are using the wrong tariff classification, undervaluing goods, claiming the wrong origin, missing permit requirements, and failing to prepare properly in CARM. These errors can trigger delays, reassessments, penalties, and cash-flow problems at the border. Why Canada Imports Go Wrong More Often Than Shippers Expect Importing intoRead more

To import goods into Canada, you need to identify the importer of record, obtain a CRA business number with an RM import-export account, register in the CARM Client Portal, classify the goods correctly, confirm origin and permits, prepare customs documents, arrange release, submit the Commercial Accounting Declaration, and pay duties and taxes on time. InRead more

Before shipping from Canada, ask your freight forwarder who is responsible for customs, duties, Incoterms® 2020 obligations, export reporting, transit times, cargo insurance, and special handling. The right questions help you avoid hidden costs, reduce border delays, and choose the best mix of truck, air, and ocean capacity for your shipment. Why These Questions MatterRead more

In theory, a multi-carrier strategy should increase flexibility. In practice, across the Brazil–Canada corridor, it often produces the opposite: fragmentation, inefficiency, and reduced reliability. This is not merely an operational issue. It is a strategic one. When teams spend more time coordinating carriers than serving customers, performance declines. Margins compress, decision-making slows, and service consistencyRead more

The right freight forwarder in Canada is the one that matches your cargo profile, shipping modes, customs complexity, and service expectations, not simply the lowest quote. In 2026, importers should prioritize forwarders with strong CBSA and CARM readiness, clear Incoterms 2020 guidance, reliable carrier networks, shipment visibility, and proven experience across air, ocean, truck, andRead more

Food and pharmaceutical supply chains operate under a level of regulatory scrutiny that leaves little room for error. In the Brazil-Canada trade corridor, border delays are often not caused by transportation failure, but by documentation gaps, timing issues, and inconsistent regulatory filings. This is especially true for shipments subject to sanitary oversight, temperature control, andRead more