Trade News

25 May 2005 Bonner, Danet stump for international security standards The following article is excerpted from the 25 May 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. The WCO agreement under discussion is the “Framework of Standards”, which is available on the CSCB web site at http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo…

25 May 2005 Maersk exec warns of tight Trans-Pacific capacity The following article is excerpted from the 25 May 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Port congestion, draft restrictions and the need to reduce empty containers will create a tighter market in the trans-Pacific container trades…

24 May 2005 CN615 Implementation of the Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations CN615 summarizes information concerning the Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations and related matters, implemented on 16 May 2005. This Notice is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm…

24 May 2005 RC4144 Exporting Goods from Canada – Documentation Requirements for Exporters This notice is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4144/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4144/README.html

24 May 2005 Canada-European Union - Trade and Investment Enhancement Agreement The following is extracted from a press release issued on 20 March 2005. At the Canada-European Union Summit in Ottawa on March 18, 2004, Prime Minister Martin and European Union (EU) leaders agreed to a framework for a…

24 May 2005 NAFTA Panel Once Again Declares US Softwood Lumber Countervailing Duties Illegal The following news release is from International Trade Canada. International Trade Minister Jim Peterson welcomed a NAFTA Dispute Settlement Panel ruling that the United States Department of Commerce (DOC)…

24 May 2005 Organic Production System Task Force Update The following note is available on the CFIA web site, at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/orgbio/newnou/2005-04-05e.shtml. The Government of Canada’s Organic Production System Task Force expects to meet its goal of making…

The following messages were sent on 24 May: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (notices) RC4144 Exporting Goods from Canada... CN615 Implementation of the Reporting of ... 2. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Organic Production System Task Force Update 3. Department of Foreign Affairs and International…

24 May 2005 CN Intermodal Terminal Hours Memorial Day (USA), May 30th The following message is from CN’s Customer Support Centre. Note: All Canadian Terminals - Normal Operation U.S. Terminals: DETROIT GATE: CLOSED FROM 1400 SAT MAY 28 TO 0630 TUE MAY 31 AUBURN GATE: CLOSED FROM 1500 SUN MAY 29 TO…

24 May 2005 “Transportation in Canada 2004” – from Transport Canada Transport Canada’s annual report contains a section on “International Trade and Trade Flows”. The following information is extracted from this report; the entire section is available on the Transport Canada web site, at http://www…

24 May 2005 Megaports a Megaflop? The following article is excerpted from the 16 May 2005 edition of “Traffic World”. Infighting among U.S. federal agencies and foreign resistance to U.S.-imposed rules may mean global ports are becoming more, not less, vulnerable to terrorism. That's the warning of…

24 May 2005 Flynn: C-TPAT not adequate to protect containers at point of origin The following article is excerpted from the 24 May 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. government’s strategy of using risk management techniques and intelligence to target containers and commercial trucks…

24 May 2005 At AAEI: New fight for U.S. goods The following article is excerpted from the 24 May 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Countries are increasingly using non-tariff trade barriers to block U.S. exports, an official with the Department of Commerce's International Trade…

24 May 2005 CN Brampton Appointment Process The following announcement is from CN’s Customer Support Centre. As advertised, the current CN Brampton appointment process will be consolidated with the reservation process as of Monday 6 June 2005. Drivers will require one consolidated appointment. That…

20 May 2005 Directory of CBSA Offices A directory of CBSA offices and services across Canada, including detailed information on the types of services and hours of operation at each site, is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/listing/indexpages/index-e.html http:/…

20 May 2005 Reasons to steer clear of Fortress North America The following article by David Crane is excerpted from the 20 May 2005 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The United States is embarked on a confrontation with China, threatening it with trade sanctions unless it revalues its currency within…

20 May 2005 Appeals Hearing Schedule The Appeals Hearing Schedule for the summer months (July and August 2005) is available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/new/index_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/new/index_e.asp

20 May 2005 Importers slam China curbs The following article is excerpted from the 19 May 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel said that the U.S. government "rushed to take advantage" of an appellate court decision that will…

20 May 2005 Extension of Designed Remission Order (DRO) The Department of Finance is seeking input from fashion designers and interested parties on the possibility of extending the Designer Remission Order (DRO). The DRO is a temporary measure under which Canadian fashion designers who are…

20 May 2005 Railway carloadings in March highest in five years The following article is extracted from the 20 May 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Driven by strong demand for Canadian raw commodities in Asian markets, the country's railways carried more freight in March than…