Trade News

17 June 2005 U.S. and Canada Work Toward Safe and Secure Borders The following is extracted from the news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 15 June 2005. It is available on the CBP web site, at http://www.customs.gov. On June 15, 2005, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…

17 June 2005 CBP Completes First Regional Installation of Nationwide Trade Processing System in Western Washington The following article is extracted from a news release issued on 16 June 2005 by US Customs and Border Protection. It is available in its entirety on the CBP web site, at http://www…

16 June 2005 D19-9-3 Importation of Bodies and Body Parts into Canada This Memorandum has been revised to reflect the creation of the Public Health Agency of Canada and to include the shipment of human organs. It is found at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d19-9-3/README.html http://www.cbsa…

16 June 2005 CN618 Import Documentation (B3) Replacement for Currency Code (Madagascar) Effective 1 January 2005, imports from Madagascar should be coded with the ISO for purposes of completing Field No. 17 – Currency Code “MGA” (Malagasy Ariary) on the B3. The ISO currency code “MGF” (Malagasy…

16 June 2005 CN617 Import Documentation (B3) Coding for Goods Imported from Turkey and Replacement for Currency Code Effective 1 January 2005, imports from Turkey should be coded with the ISO for purposes of completing Field No. 17 – Currency Code “TRY” (New Turkish Lira) on the B3. The ISO currency…

16 June 2005 B6D Ships’ Stores Delivery Declaration This form is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b6d/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b6d/README.html

16 June 2005 2005 CSCB Annual Conference The CSCB annual conference returns to Québec! Mont Tremblant Resort is located in the beautiful Laurentian mountains of Québec. It offers the perfect setting for a fall conference getaway. With a picturesque village, unique spas, endless outdoor adventure…

15 June 2005 GTA-Commercial District Meeting in CSCB Toronto Region There will be a GTA-Commercial District meeting in Toronto on 23 June 2005. Members are asked to submit agenda items for discussion to Rod Kyle at [email protected] as soon as possible. mailto:[email protected]

14 June 2005 Increase duty-free limits, Senate report suggests The following article is excerpted from the 15 June 2005 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadians should be allowed to bring back as much as $2,000 (U.S.) duty free from a single trip to the United States regardless of whether they are…

15 June 2005 Senate report issued on Border Issues The Senate has released an interim report of its Committee on National Security and Defence, entitled “Borderline Insecure”. An article from this morning’s “Globe and Mail” concerning the findings of this report was sent earlier today. Members may…

15 June 2005 Hours for St-Jean Baptiste Holiday at CN’s Montreal Intermodal Terminal Members are advised that gate operations will close at 16h30 on St-Jean Baptiste day, Friday June 24th 2004 at CN's Montreal Intermodal Terminal, Tascherau Yard.

15 June 2005 Supply chain links 'maturing' The following article is excerpted from the 15 June 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The relationship involving retailers, suppliers, third-party logistics providers and carriers is maturing as the transportation community adjusts to increasingly…

15 June 2005 Revision to Hours for St-Jean Baptiste Holiday at CN’s Montreal Intermodal Terminal CN now advises that gate operations will close at *16h00* on St-Jean Baptiste day, Friday June 24th 2004 at CN's Montreal Intermodal Terminal, Tascherau Yard.

15 June 2005 The Last Revision to Hours for St-Jean Baptiste Holiday at CN’s Montreal Intermodal Terminal Members are advised that gate operations will close at 16h00 on St-Jean Baptiste, Friday June 24th 2005 at CN's Montreal Intermodal Terminal, Tascherau Yard. *The terminal will re-open at 23h00…

14 June 2005 AMPS and the NAFTA Certificate of Origin Since our last message to members on June 7, 2005 regarding the NAFTA Certificate of Origin, the CBSA has stated that: "When requested for verification purposes, the CBSA will accept a fax or photocopied copy of the original document". This is…

14 June 2005 Scholarship Deadline -- June 30th Planning to attend college or university next year? The CSCB is now accepting applications for the 2005 CSCB Guy Graveline Scholarship. This scholarship is worth CDN $2000 and will be awarded on the basis of academic results and other achievements…

The following messages were sent on 14 June: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (general) AMPS and the NAFTA Certificate of Origin 2. Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (education) Scholarship Deadline -- June 30th 3. General Motor Carrier Access to Memphis Terminal CPR Head Office Open Tuesday, June…

14 June 2005 Motor Carrier Access to Memphis Terminal The following message is from CN’s Customer Support Centre. The recent move to our new Intermodal Gateway - Memphis terminal brought the implementation of new gate technology & procedures. Your assistance is needed to notify your own personnel as…

14 June 2005 CPR Head Office Open Tuesday June 14 The following message is from Customer Services at CPR. Further to our notice of yesterday which advised that our Calgary headquarters was closed as a result of power outages. This is to advise that our offices will be open for business as normal on…

14 June 2005 Exports up, imports down in April The following article is excerpted from the 14 June 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Merchandise exports inched up in April as record high levels of meat and meat preparations and solid gains in aircraft and telecommunications…