Trade News

30 April 2008 Connection Problems We are experiencing intermittent problems processing inbound data and are unable to process outbound data over Customs Internet Gateway. The following connections are down: Crimson Logic, FedEx, Unisys, Railinc and Kleinschmidt. There is no ETA. For requests, please…

30 April 2008 Connection Problems - Update We are experiencing intermittent problems processing inbound data and are unable to process outbound data for clients using Customs Internet Gateway, UPS and UNISYS. The following connections are down: Crimson Logic, FedEx, Descartes, Flagship, OOCL…

30 April 2008 CPR Announces Tariff 8: Hazardous Commodities In our continuing efforts to become North America’s Safest and Most Fluid railway, we are pleased to announce Tariff 8, effective June 1st. This tariff supports our focus on safety and makes CP easier to do business with by creating a…

30 April 2008 Amendment Package T2008-2, TN-32 The amended chapters concerning Amendment Package T2008-2 are now available on the CSCB web site, as follow. Update to Act: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/2008act.pdf Chapter 22: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/chap22.pdf Chapter 51: http://www.cscb.ca…

30 April 2008 Updates to CFIA Participant Information Document (PID) The CFIA has updated the Participant Information Document (PID). The newest version (April 2008) is available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfiapidapril2008.pdf

30 April 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 44 was updated to replace the registration type of "Official proofof origin (Phytosanitary Certificate or notorized Certificate of origin)"with a new registration type - "Certificate of Origin" for the following HSCodes for various U.S. states. NO…

30 April 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 35 was published to change the conditions for the following HS codes for Brazil. 35.03.00.1855.08 Bovine - gelatin prepared exclusively from hides and skins. 35. 04.00.1856.20 Collagen from bovine - prepared exclusively from hides and skins. This…

30 April 2008 CN Intermodal cuts rates from the southern US to Canada The following article is excerpted from the 28 April 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. CN has cut its rates for intermodal shipments moving north in 40-foot containers…. Reduced rates are available for Toronto…

30 April 2008 Softwood Lumber Export Forms from CRA The following forms concerning softwood lumber exporting from CRA are now available on the CSCB web site: B253E, Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge – Registration Form http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/b253e.pdf B253E-2, Softwood Lumber Products…

30 April 2008 'There is no sign of a bottom' The following article is excerpted from the 30 April 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Conditions at the epicentre of the credit crunch are getting worse as Ben Bernanke and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board appear poised to slow their aggressive drive to…

29 April 2008 SIMA Index Updated The SIMA index was updated on 29 April, and is found on the CBSA web site at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/monthly-eng.html

29 April 2008 D2-3-7, Marine Operations - Canada Border Services Agency Processing of Cruise Ships This memorandum supersedes the CBSA’s Cruise Ship Policy and it clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the CBSA, shipping agents, cruise ship operators and dock or wharf owners. It outlines the…

29 April 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 44 was updated to replace the registration type of "Official proof of origin (Phytosanitary Certificate or notorized Certificate of origin)" with a new registration type - "Certificate of Origin" for the following HS Codes for various U.S. states…

29 April 2008 Update for CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 04 was published to add conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses: Other end uses, Human consumption and Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution - for All countries. 04.10.00.1187.05 Swallow's nest, birds' nest…

29 April 2008 Statement from North American Leaders Summit, April 2008 The following is excerpted from the news release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on 22 April; the issues included are of interest to members. Our Ministers responsible for security and prosperity met in Los Cabos, Mexico on…

29 April 2008 Canada stands alone as it dodges inflation bullet The following article is excerpted from the 29 April 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The pace of inflation in Canada is among the lowest of industrialized countries, second only to Japan, according to a comparison on consumer prices…

29 April 2008 American business in China argues against U.S. protectionism The following article is excerpted from the 29 April 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. American business leaders in China appealed to both governments to promote freer trade and reject protectionism amid slowing U.S…

29 April 2008 Its future uncertain, barrier on the border going up quickly This article is excerpted from the 28 April 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. The U.S. fence along the Mexican border is less a wall than a stuttering set of blockades: half barrier, half gaps. Americans are split pretty…

28 April 2008 Notice from CN regarding Vancouver Intermodal Construction - Improvements CN is making more improvements at the Vancouver Intermodal Terminal: The final phase of the VIT pad rehabilitation could commence as early as Wednesday April 30th, and should be completed by the end of July. This…