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Port Metro Vancouver’s 2012 Container Traffic Hit All-Time High

February 21, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 20 February 2013 edition of Journal of Commerce. Port Metro Vancouver in British Columbia handled a record 2.7 million 20-foot-equivalent units in 2012, rising 8 percent year-over-year. The port also moved 124 million metric tons of cargo in 2012, rising 1 percent…

China beats out Britain as Canada’s No. 2 trade partner

February 21, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 21 February 2013 edition of The Globe and Mail. China has surpassed Britain as Canada’s No. 2 export destination, a milestone in the inevitable shift from the stagnant Old World to faster-growing emerging markets. Canadian goods exports to China surged 15 per cent…
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In Memoriam – John D’Arcy O’Hearn

February 21, 2013
The CSCB was saddened to learn of the passing of John D’Arcy O’Hearn. Mr. O’Hearn, one of the founders of J.D. O'Hearn and Company Limited, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, Ontario. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Lee Funeral Home, 258 Queen…
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Quebec Port Standing Committee Meeting Minutes, 17 October

February 21, 2013
Minutes of the Quebec Port Standing Committee meeting held on 17 October 2012 are now available on the Quebec Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look under “Regional Activity".

CFIA - DDS System Delay

February 21, 2013
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is fully restored. Please note there may be a slight delay (less than 30 minutes) in processing incoming import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to (613) 773-9999…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

February 21, 2013
a) Chapter 02 was published to streamline the import conditions for the end use " Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution" to the following HS code. 02.08.90.5246.01 - Carcasses - eviscerated whole raw. This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes. 02.08…

CFIA - DDS System Delay - update

February 20, 2013
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing issues with Digital Document Store (DDS) and are currently working on a solution. Please note there may be a delay (4 hours) in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to send…

Additional NEXUS lane opens at Pacific Highway, British Columbia

February 20, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 19 February 2013 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the opening of an additional NEXUS lane at the Pacific Highway border crossing located at Surrey, British Columbia and Blaine, Washington…

USDA considers changes to plant import rules

February 20, 2013
The following is from the 19 February 2013 edition of American Shipper. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed to make several changes to “update and streamline” its rules for plant imports. “The importation of plants from foreign…

CSCB BC Region General Meeting

February 20, 2013
The CSCB BC Region General Meeting will take place on February 21st. Meeting: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: River Rock Casino, 8811 River Road, Richmond, Thompson Room Presenters: - Darlene Klips, CBSA, Director, Trade Operations Division, Pacific Region, will be discussing the latest updates…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

February 20, 2013
Chapter 28 was published to remove the following OGD extensions. 28.27.20.6202 - Calcium chloride anhydrous 28.27.20.7100 - Calcium chloride solution Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

CFIA - DDS System Delay

February 20, 2013
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing issues with Digital Document Store (DDS) and are currently working on a solution. Please note there may be a slight delay (30 minutes- 1 hour) in processing import documentation. During this time clients are…
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Customs Broker License Renewal Fees

February 19, 2013
As a result of an inquiry made by the CSCB, the CBSA has advised that customs broker license renewal fee invoices will likely be sent mid-March. Questions or comments can be directed to the CSCB at [email protected]
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Fort Erie/Niagara Falls Customs Meeting, 6 February

February 19, 2013
Minutes of the Fort Erie/Niagara Falls Customs meeting held on 6 February 2013 are now available on the Ontario Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look under “Regional Activity".

Canada Border Services Agency seeks vision for trusted traveller programs

February 19, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 18 February 2013 edition of the Ottawa Citizen. The Canada Border Services Agency wants an outside expert to assess its trusted traveller programs and other border programs to recommend ways they can be improved and streamlined. It also wants to know how it can…