CARM: What all importers need to know about CARM

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Quick Tip #44

How to avoid customs delays at the border

Drivers crossing the Canada/U.S. border can reduce wait times with three simple steps:

  • Sending their PARS and PAPS in advance and verifying the status of their PARS/PAPS before proceeding to the border.
  • Checking wait times on the CBSA website, which is updated hourly and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Also available is the free “CanBorder – Border Wait Time” app for Apple and Android smartphones. CBSA also offers a Border Alert subscription service which notifies subscribers when unexpected events cause a significant disruption to normal Canadian border services.
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also offers Border Wait Times on their website, as well as an app for smartphones.
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Quick Tip #13

Money-saving container shipping tip

Quick Tip #13
Money-saving container shipping tip

When time permits, shipping a single 40′ container is always more economical than shipping two 20′ containers.

Quick Tip #47

When taking control of your shipment is good business

Quick Tip #47
When taking control of your shipment is good business

Selecting the right Incoterm will allow you to get the most from your contract of sale during negotiations.

Quick Tip #55

Create a load plan to save time and money

Quick Tip #55
Create a load plan to save time and money

Here is a quick, effective way to reduce transportation costs and minimize the time it takes to load a shipment:

Quick Tip #25
Insurance primer

Protect your business interests by ensuring you understand what is covered by your cargo insurance policy – and what is not. Without proper insurance, even one loss can have a huge impact on your bottom line.

You can choose from three basic levels of coverage:

  • Institute Clause A (widest insurance coverage & highest premium);
  • B (more restrictive coverage & moderate premium); and
  • C (most restrictive coverage & lowest premium)

Be sure to review the coverage in place for your shipments and ensure it is adequate for your needs.

For more information see our Terminology In Depth section on Cargo Insurance.

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