Trade News

14 February 2007 CN07-004 Software Release of Canadian Automated Export Declaration 2007, Version 7.10 This Customs Notice informs exporters that CAED 2007 version 7.10 was released on 12 February 2007. In this version, the container number field accepts the 11-character standard. CAED participants…

14 February 2007 CN Service Update, 13 February 2007 The following message is from CN Rail. CN's people continued to successfully execute the strike contingency plan on Monday, February 12th. Main line corridors were fluid, and major marshalling yards continued to effectively process traffic and…

14 February 2007 RC4215 NEXUS – Members Guide This new publication explaining the NEXUS program for pre-approved, low-risk travellers is found on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4215/README.html

14 February 2007 Daylight Savings Time The following message is from the CBSA Electronic Commerce Unit. Beginning in 2007, in accordance with the United State's Energy Policy Act of 2005, the U.S. and Canada will begin Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and revert to…

14 February 2007 Rail strike hampers Vancouver box backlog The following article is excerpted from the 14 February 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Officials at the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia, said only a small dent has been made in the backlog of containers that began stacking up…

14 February 2007 COAC set to weigh in on mandatory “10+2” trade data This article is excerpted from the 14 February 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. U.S. Homeland Security officials intend to mandate that all importers electronically transmit key pieces of transaction data about their cargo…

14 February 2007 WCO urges traders to support security framework The following article is extracted from the 14 February 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A Hong Kong Customs official called on traders to sign on to the World Customs Organization’s proposals for secure global trade. Customs…

14 February 2007 COAC wants to emphasize trade facilitation This article is extracted from the 14 February 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The list of recent COAC appointments is available on the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=14223 . … The Departmental Advisory…

13 February 2007 Service Update from CN -- Monday, February 12th, 2007 The following is a notice from CN Rail. CN's people continued to successfully execute the strike contingency plan on Sunday February 11th. Main line corridors were fluid, and most trains which had been set off on line were moving…

13 February 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 08 was published - change in release recommendation for fresh mandarins from China. This resulted in changes to requirement version numbers for the HS codes listed below. Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. 08.05.10…

13 February 2007 Meat Hygiene Directives Updated The following directives have been updated on the CFIA web site: MHD 2007-07 Chapter 19, Poultry Inspection Programs MHD 2007-06 Chapter 11 – USA revised annex A-4 MHD 2007-05 Chapter 11 – Belarus import requirements for pork http://www.inspection.gc…

13 February 2007 Vancouver seeks partner for terminal expansion project The following article is extracted from the 12 February 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Canada’s Port of Vancouver is looking for a partner to design, build and operate a $1.2-billion terminal project at Deltaport on…

13 February 2007 U.S. trade deficit expected to snap winning streak This article is excerpted from the 13 February 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada and the United States will release international trade figures for December today and in both countries the number is expected to rise. In…

13 February 2007 CN and union diverge on strike's impact The following article is extracted from the 13 February 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. A strike at Canadian National Railway Co. is slowing down its train network, affecting everything from delivery of electronic imports from Asia to…

13 February 2007 Canadian international merchandise trade This information is excerpted from the news release issued by Statistics Canada earlier today, and found in its entirety at http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/070213/d070213a.htm Canada's merchandise exports to the world hit a record annual…

13 February 2007 Canadian international merchandise trade This information is excerpted from the news release issued by Statistics Canada earlier today, and found in its entirety at http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/070213/d070213a.htm Canada's merchandise exports to the world hit a record annual…

13 February 2007 Format for Binding Ruling Numbers The following notice was posted on the US Customs web site on 12 February. The Office of Regulations and Rulings has adopted a new system for the internal tracking of rulings issued by the National Commodity Specialist Division (NCS) and by…

12 February 2007 CN Service Update -- Sunday, February 11th, 2007 The following notice is the most recent update from CN Rail. CN's strike contingency plans went into effect Friday evening, in preparation for the work stoppage which took place at 0001hrs EST on Saturday. Operations on Saturday were…

12 February 2007 OTA Continues Push Started by CTA for a Review of Policy Concerning FAST Card Removals The following is excerpted from a news release issued by the Ontario Trucking Association on 8 February 2007. In letter sent earlier this week, the Ontario Trucking Association has called upon US…