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CN Trains Begin to Roll Through Prince Rupert Ahead of Saturday Government-Protester Talks
In what is a positive step towards a return to regular service, protesters blocking Canadian National (CN) Rail lines to and from the port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia, have cleared out. The move is seen as a show of good faith, ahead of talks this Saturday, February 15, between Indigenous leaders and representatives…
Important Rail Cargo Updates – February 13, 2020
As a result of the continued protester blockades on Canadian National (CN) Rail lines in the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario and now Manitoba, Delmar is issuing the following advisory containing important cargo options: Delmar has suspended all new bookings into the port of Prince Rupert until further notice. Cargo that currently remains in the…
Rail Blockades in Ontario and British Columbia Affect Cargo Flow Across Canada
Please be advised on the status of rail blockades in Ontario and British Columbia. The blockade in Ontario is on the main CN line in Tyendinaga. This blockade is affecting the movement of goods between Western Canada and Eastern Canada, and between Eastern Canada and Midwest, U.S. The CN double-tracked mainline has been shut down…
CBSA Trade Compliance Verification Priorities List for 2020
As in past years, the CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) released a list of Trade Compliance Verification Priorities. These are the commodities that the CBSA will be focusing on for audit purposes in 2020. Although the CBSA audits a wide variety of products above and beyond this listing, importers of these specific commodities should be…
Important Notice – Chinese Section 301 Tariffs Reduction Measures to Come into Effect February 14, 2020
Importers are reminded that Section 301 List 4A products entering the U.S. on or after February 14, 2020, will be assessed a reduced tariff rate of 7.5%. The current List 4A tariff rate is 15%. This reduction is a result of the recent Phase 1 trade agreement reached between the U.S. and China. Section 301…
