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  • Don’t Cheap Out on the Packaging When You Ship

    Don’t Cheap Out on the Packaging When You Ship

    If you spend enough time in the transportation business, you will see just about everything — including packaging that wouldn”t adequately protect cargo for a trip around the block, never mind a trip around the world. It”s actually quite astonishing the lack of value that some companies place on packaging. It”s not uncommon to see ...

  • You Asked….

    Jan 26, 11 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    You Asked….

    Is plywood going to be exempt from the regulations between Canada and the US? Generally speaking, most countries have this exemption in place, however there were a few that did not, such as Australia (Who have since, just reversed that thankfully.) Answer: At this time it looks like all manufactured wood will be exempt. The ...

  • U.S. and Canadian Wood Packaging Materials – Informed Compliance Enforcement

    U.S. and Canadian Wood Packaging Materials – Informed Compliance Enforcement

    In 2005, Canada and the United States implemented, but did not enforce, wood packaging materials movement requirements.   Since that time, all U.S. and Canadian manufactured wood packaging materials, such as pallets, crates, dunnage etc., have been able to move freely through the shared border of both countries without having to prove pest control treatment ...