Trade News

17 January 2008 CN BIT - Transition to AGS - Begins January 21 BIT Automatic Gate Customer Update The following message is from CN’s intermodal team. Beginning Monday January 21st we will begin the transition to the new Automatic Gate System (AGS) at our Brampton terminal. On a selective basis we…

17 January 2008 Cadex Lines Sunsetting Message EDI08-009 This is to advise that as the CADEX connections are older technology and do not allow the CBSA to provide automated failover or recovery in the event of a disaster, the CBSA is recommending that all external clients using this technology…

17 January 2008 A central bank's waning influence The following article is excerpted from the 17 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Central banks have spent the past decade convincing the world's markets that interest rate policy is the magic tool - give it a few well-placed turns and it…

17 January 2008 US concerned with Canada’s Community Development Trust The following article is excerpted from the 17 January 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. The United States expressed concern this week about Canada's Jan. 10 implementation of a $1 billion Community Development Trust, which…

16 January 2008 FIRST Service Option Message EDI08-008 This message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at CBSA. Information for Customs Brokers - Customs Notice 07-008 and the Frequent Importer Release System (FIRST) Service Option This message is sent on behalf of Release Programs, Commercial…

16 January 2008 Vietam establishment list Members are advised that the "List of Vietnam Establishments Eligible for Certification by Vietnam Authorities" has been re-formatted, to arrange establishments alpha-numerically, at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/fispoi/import/viee.shtml The…

16 January 2008 Revision to Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum" Appendix 4, "CFIA Approved Pest Free Certification Programs for Phytophthora ramorum", of Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora…

16 January 2008 Revision to Directive D-03-05, "Plant Protection Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Oak (Quercus spp.) Nursery Stock From Sources Outside of the Continental United States" Appendix 2, "CFIA Recognized countries of export of Quercus (Oak)", of Directive D-03-05, "Plant Protection…

16 January 2008 Revision to Directive D-03-04, "Plant Protection Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Maple (Acer spp.) Nursery Stock From Sources Outside of the Continental United States" Appendix 2, "CFIA Recognized countries of export of Acer (Maple)", of Directive D-03-04, "Plant Protection…

16 January 2008 Release Requests for December, 2007 The CBSA has provided release statistics for December, 2007 at http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/dec07.xls

16 January 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 44 was published. a) to add a new OGD extension: 44.07.99.0134.08 - Tropical species - sawn, sliced, lumber - untreated - Not end-jointed or finger-jointed b) to simplify the requirements with the following HS codes for the states of Alabama…

16 January 2008 U.S. will be flexible on new border rules The following article is excerpted from the 156 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. A U.S. official says there will be some leeway in new security rules requiring Canadians driving or sailing to the United States to produce documents…

16 January 2008 Big banks consider defying rate cut The following article is excerpted from the 16 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Some of Canada's big banks are contemplating holding their prime rates steady in the face of a rate cut by the Bank of Canada, a move that could destabilize…

16 January 2008 CP: TRIEX implementation in Edmonton, AB Jan 26th and 27th, 2008 CP is in the process of implementing TRIEX (Truck, Rail, Intermodal EXcellence), an end-to-end shipment management solution that will utilize new processes and technology to enhance our Intermodal product for both you…

16 January 2008 Incoterms revision This article, by Frank Reynolds, is extracted from the 15 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. … After more than two years of debate, the International Chamber of Commerce has decided to revise Incoterms 2000. Work has begun, but there is no target…

16 January 2008 Decline seen for U.S. imports This article was excerpted from the 15 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A maritime industry economist said the U.S. economy is most likely in a recession now and this will result in declining imports in 2008. Bill Ralph, senior…

16 January 2008 Asian markets plunge on worries about U.S. This article is extracted from the 16 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Asian markets plunged Wednesday on growing speculation the U.S. economy — a vital export market — is sliding into a recession that could lead to a global…

16 January 2008 CBP Unveils New Message System This news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 15 January 2008. Users of all U.S. Customs and Border Protection automated trade processing systems can now obtain the latest system-related information via a new administrative message…

Joint CCS Designation, Canada and the United States Since several Canadian CCS designates are also now U.S. CCS designates, and proud of both designations, the CSCB and NCBFAA have agreed that the following may be shown on the business cards of Canadians who hold both designations: John Doe, CCS…

15 January 2008 Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate, RR-2007-001 IN THE MATTER OF an expiry review, under subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the order made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on January 10, 2003, in Expiry Review No. RR-2001-006, continuing, with amendment…