Trade News

24 September 2004 The following message is from the CFIA to all AIRS users. We are currently experiencing computer server difficulties, which affects access to AIRS InterNet. Our computer services staff are working to correct the problem as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, we do not have an…

24 September 2004 The following message is from the CFIA to all AIRS users. AIRS InterNet is up and running again and it appears as though it is operating normally. Once again we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

24 September 2004 Strike Activity Scheduled for 24 September The Public Service Alliance of Canada has indicated that the following locations are subject to strike action by their members today: Manitoba Winnipeg: 360 Main St.; 269 Main St.; 325 Broadway; 66 Stapon Road Brandon: The Federal Building…

24 September 2004 Governments of Canada and Ontario Work to Make Border Crossings More Efficient - Correction Due to the sharp eye of our members, Transport Canada has made a correction to a press release that was posted by the CSCB on 22 September 2004. The press release noted that 50 million…

23 September 2004 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A. Chapter 06 was published to streamline conditions for the European Union. 06.02.90.0023 - Other rooted propagative material (include greenhouse grown) - trees, shrubs and bushes (without edible fruit or nuts) - (nursery stock)/Autre matériel avec…

23 September 2004 CN Derailment in Chicago The following message is from the Customer Support Centre in Winnipeg. We have received information about a derailment in Blue Island Yard, in Chicago between 2 railroads other than CN. This derailment is affecting CN traffic movement on Main 1 track…

23 September 2004 External Advisory Committee on Smart Regulation releases its report, “Smart Regulation for Canada” The following is excerpted from the press release from the External Advisory Committee on Smart Regulation. The External Advisory Committee on Smart Regulation (EACSR) released its…

22 September 2004 CN588 Bicycles and Bicycle Frames from Chinese Taipei and the PRC This Notice advises that the review initiated on 8 March 2004, pursuant to the SIMA, concerning bicycles and frames from Chinese Taipei and the PRC was concluded on 31 August 2004. This Notice is found on the CBSA…

22 September 2004 CN589 Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Plate Subject to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) This Notice advises that a review of the amounts of subsidy of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate originating in or exported from India, Indonesia and…

22 September 2004 Strike Information for Members Several weeks ago, concerned about the impact of public service strikes on our members' business operations, the CSCB asked CBSA officials about contingency plans in place. At that time, specific concerns were expressed about the ability to obtain…

22 September 2004 Seminar in Drummondville on 29 September 2004 The CSCB Québec Region’s AMPS seminar, to be held in Drummondville on 29 September, is worth five points towards maintenance of the CCS designation. You will find a registration form on our web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo…

22 September 2004 International Express Carriers Conference becomes Global Express Association The International Express Carriers Conference (IECC) which is the international trade association of the express delivery industry, recently became the Global Express Association (GEA). "We believe that…

22 September 2004 NCBFAA wants talks on service, charges The following article is excerpted from the 21 September 2004 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America is urging ocean carriers and terminal operators to meet and "take a serious…

22 September 2004 C-TPAT partners top 7,000 The following message is extracted from the 21 September 2004 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The number of C-TPAT partners has passed the 7,000 mark, according to Customs and Border Protection. The agency reported that 7,017 importers, carriers…

22 September 2004 International shippers run out of time for ITDS input The following article is excerpted from the 22 September 2004 edition of “American Shipper”. Members will recognize Sandra Scott, Co-Chairman of the ITDS committee, from her appearance at the CSCB annual conference last November…

22 September 2004 Governments of Canada and Ontario Work to Make Border Crossings More Efficient The following press release was issued by Transport Canada on 21 September 2004. The Governments of Canada and Ontario have jointly selected a team to research and develop strategies for using technology…

22 September 2004 CN - Container Documentation – Further Information The following article is from CN’s International Market group, and refers to the message sent to members on 20 September, and is found in the CSCB Reference System at http://www.cscb.ca/archive/archive-preview.cfm?ID=9110. There…

21 September 2004 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapters 02 and 16 were published (Italy only) due to recent CFIA approvals of meat inspection systems in the European Union. 02 - Meat and Edible Meat Offal/Viandes et abats comestibles 16.01 - Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or…