Many times, we as customs brokers receive phone calls from importers, shippers, dispatchers and carriers frantically trying to find out why their shipment is “stuck at the border”. Lucky for them, we are ALWAYS Open 24/7, with live reception and no voice mail. Sometimes it is a very simple answer and other incidence’s are more ...
What does AMPS mean to you? If you are importer and exporter of goods into Canada, it’s in your best interest to know what AMPS are. Administrative Monetary Penalty System(AMPS) are monetary penalties issued by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to ensure customs compliance. Both imports and exports of goods are subject to AMPS. ...
How may times have you dealt with vendors who made you feel that if you had a problem, you had to deal with it on your own — “I”m sorry, we”re short staffed”, “you didn”t place your order in time”, “the delivery truck has a flat tire”, “the dog ate your paperwork” or any one ...
This is a courtesy reminder to all carriers transporting commercial goods who wish to use the Aldergrove Port of Entry that as of August 1, 2010, a letter of authorization from the Canada Border Services Agency will be required in order to use this port. For more information on requiring a letter of authorization click ...
