8 Step Logistics Plan

8 Step Logistics Plan SHARE Here at JORI Logistics, we exist to provide local businesses high leverage in the competitive global market. The logistics behind international trade may not excite most people; however, if you are looking to gain a competitive advantage over the Canadian Import/Export market it’s a conversation that needs to be had. […]

NAFTA vs. CUSMA, USMCA, T-MEC

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The new NAFTA: Importers or exporters can leverage USMCA, USMCA or T-MEC to ship products across North America duty free. The catch? Updated rules mean new certificates of origin are needed.

How to use Incoterms to your Advantage

How to use Incoterms to your Advantage Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally recognized rules that define who’s responsible for arranging and paying for transportation between a buyer and seller. Established in 1936, Incoterms stands for International Commercial Terms. Incoterms aren’t mandatory in international trade but they do make things easier because they clearly […]

NEW Single Window Initiative (SWI)

NEW Single Window Initiative (SWI) Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reducing shipment release times by decommissioning its legacy paper system on August 17, 2020. Customs brokers will be required to submit an Integrated Import Declaration (IID) which must include the mandatory data elements from CBSA and all other Participating Government Departments and Agencies (PGA’s) […]

U.S. Considering Re-Imposing Aluminum Tariffs

U.S. Considering Re-Imposing Aluminum Tariffs In May of 2019, the U.S. and Canadian Governments agreed to lift all Section 233 tariffs on steel and aluminum. Recently, Bloomberg reported that the Trump Administration is pressuring to re-impose a 10% tariff on products containing aluminum from Canada if they refuse to impose export restrictions on aluminum. This […]

NEW Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)

NEW Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) Here at JORI International Ltd., we are committed to improving your customer experience, and that includes informing you of the recent changes that will be affecting Canadian Exporters. New export requirements are coming into effect resulting in the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) no longer accepting paper B13As as of […]

THE NEW “NAFTA” – CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC AGREEMENT

The New “NAFTA” – CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC Agreement When will the agreement come into force? While the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America, and the United Mexican States, has passed through both Congress and the House of Commons, there is still months of work to be done before CUSMA is incorporated into Canadian law. All […]