Understanding trucking terms: Headhaul, Deadhead and Backhaul – in North America
Understanding trucking terms is useful to help you understand shipping fees and shipping operations. In this post, we explain what the trucking terms “headhaul”, [...]
Everything you need to know about the Export Declaration before shipping freight from Canada to Mexico
If you are exporting goods from Canada to Mexico for the first time, chances are that you have heard about the B3A. In this post, we explain everything you need to know about the export [...]
North American Pharmaceutical Supply Chains – Undertaking COVID-19 Vaccine and new legislation
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected the pharmaceutical industry in North America across 3 main areas: product sourcing and procurement, product launch and distribution, and acquisition and access. [...]
The Economic Outlook in Canada, the US and Mexico after COVID-19 crisis
As the economy is starting to reopen in Mexico, the United States and Canada, businesses are entering in a recovery stage. Companies that understand what has changed, mobilize what they can [...]
Understanding fees at the border crossing: Drayage or transfer fee, Customs broker fee and duties and taxes
North America is one of the largest trade blocs in the world. Crossing borders across Canada, the U.S. And Mexico remain one of the greatest freight transportation and logistics challenges. This [...]
What changed from NAFTA TO USMCA? Highlights of the agreement that will enter into force on July 1
The new Trade Agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico will enter into force on July 1st. The major changes to USMCA relate to: • Dispute settlement • Labour standards • Environmental [...]
How COVID-19 is disrupting supply chains in North America-What manufacturers are saying? – Part 2
Supply chain disruptions identified by manufacturers North American companies remain heavily reliant on Canada-US-Mexico supply chains, which have been highly disrupted during the first 2020 [...]
What is the best, cost-effective service mode for your ground freight transportation needs?
Ground Freight offers a wide range of transport services, each with its own cost, capacity, speed, availability and reliability characteristics. This guide will help you select the best, [...]
Trucking Legal Height Limits in Canada, the US and Mexico Map
If you are planning to ship a load across North American borders, it is a good idea to have a look at the height limits established on the country or state where your load will be transported. [...]
USMCA to enter into force July 1, an effort to increase manufacturing capacity and investment amidst COVID-19 crisis
All necessary requirements for the entry into force of the USMCA on July 1, 2020 were completed. The United States government today notified the U.S. Congress that the governments of Mexico and [...]
