Trade News

3 April 2007 Air freight groups partner to improve security This article is excerpted from the 3 April 2007 issue of “American Shipper”. The Airfreight Institute of FIATA (AFI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) are forming a task force designed to improve the air freight…

3 April 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site a) Chapter 08 was published. Change in release recommendation for South Africa and Argentina for human consumption. 08.08.10.4001 - Apple (fresh) b) Chapters 10 and 12 were published. Change in release recommendations for all countries except the United…

3 April 2007 Provincial initiative aims to nurture ties with Asia Pacific This article is excerpted from the 3 April 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. British Columbia unveiled an Asia Pacific Initiative yesterday that calls for increased federal funding for ports and other infrastructure and says…

3 April 2007 S. Korea-U.S. deal paves way for Canada This article is extracted from the 3 April 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada-South Korea free-trade talks are expected to move faster now that Seoul and Washington have signed a landmark agreement to lower market barriers, a deal that…

2 April 2007 CN-CHECK MARCH 07 Customs Notices – Checklist (Mach 2007) The checklist of customs notices published in March, 2007 is now available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check_march_07/README.html

2 April 2007 CPR Announces Update in Conciliation Discussions The following note is from CPR’s Vice President of Marketing. … [C]onciliation discussions between CP and the union representing maintenance of way employees in Canada ended without an agreement. No further discussions are currently…

2 April 2007 Statement from Minister Emerson on Softwood Lumber Agreement The following statement was issued by FAITC on 30 March 2007, and is found at http://w01.international.gc.ca/MinPub/Publication.aspx?isRedirect=True&… The Honourable David Emerson…

2 April 2007 Canada losing ground in trade The following article by Stephen Poloz, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada, is extracted from the 31 March 2007 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. The importance of trade to Canadian…

2 April 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 01 was published to change a recommendation for the importation of dogs from Brasil for Research only. 01.06.19.2071 Wild canidae and other dog-like species 01.06.19.2083 Dogs (Domestic)

2 April 2007 Correction Period for March Softwood Lumber Permits Members are advised that the correction period for March Softwood Lumber permits ends at midnight Saturday, 07 April 2007.

2 April 2007 Easter Period 2007 The Electronic Commerce Unit will be closed for the Easter holiday from Thursday April 5, 2007 at 5:00 pm (ET) until Monday April 9, 2007 at 8:00 am. On Monday, April 9, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, three officers will be available at 1-888-957-7224 to deal with…

2 April 2007 Arrangements for Easter Weekend, 2007 Friday, 06 April and Monday, 09 April are designated government holidays, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS system will be available Friday 04:00 - 24:00; Saturday from 04:00 to 20…

2 April 2007 CN Intermodal Terminal Hours, Easter - (Canada & U.S.) Gates: Open Close HALIFAX (HIT) Good Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 MONCTON Good Friday: 00:01 - 23:59 MONTREAL (TASCHE) Good Friday: 00:01 – 23:59 BRAMPTON (BIT) Good Friday: 00:01 - 23:59 MISC (Empty Impex Yard) Good Friday: 00:01 - 23:59…

2 April 2007 ATRI Research measures impact of ACE truck e-manifest system on trucking Operations This article is extracted from the 31 March 2007 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released research findings from an assessment…

2 April 2007 South Korea, U.S. Agree Last - Minute Trade Deal This article is excerpted from the 2 April 2007 edition of “The New York Times”. The United States and South Korea agreed the biggest U.S. trade pact for 15 years on Monday …. In one major surprise, the United States agreed to give, at…

30 March 2007 Health Hazard Alert -- Fermented Acidified Olives manufactured by Charlie Brown DI Rutigliano & Figli of Italy may contain Dangerous Bacteria The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume any fermented acidified olives described below because these…

30 March 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site a) Chapter 22 was published to add a new OGD extension. 22.02.90.2116.00 - Other beverage 22.02.90.2116.01 - Chocolate milk 22.02.90.2116.99 - Other beverage b) A new registration type was added. No. 525 for Commercial invoice - C (Confirmation). This…

30 March 2007 Conference Call on New Procedures at Ambassador Bridge Over 25 CSCB members participated in a conference call with CBSA regarding the new procedures at the Ambassador Bridge. Among the issues discussed were the exemptions lead sheet and failed PARS. CFIA issues were discussed during…

30 March 2007 OGD Process at Ambassador Bridge The CBSA has advised that goods having OGD requirements will continue to be a valid "exception" to the line release process. At this time, they will not turn OGD shipments around, however, CBSA will monitor the situation and work with those importers…

30 March 2007 FAQ’s regarding TN-21 (Green Levy) The CBSA has provided a series of FAQ’s regarding the Green Levy (Excise Tax) on Fuel-Inefficient Vehicles. This document is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/publications/tariff2007/tn21a-eng.ht…