Understand why AMPS is so important
The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) was introduced by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) effective October 7, 2002. The master penalty document outlines 181
Freight charges by mode
Each mode of transport is different, with a different “rule” on how to determine the cost of moving freight under each. Freight charges are typically
Know what information is required under ACI
Under the Advance Commercial Information (ACI) initiative, the following information must be transmitted electronically to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) prior to shipment arrival:
Be prepared for customs penalties and fines under AMPS
Never assume that the absence of an audit means you will never be audited. Penalties under AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System) can be applied at
When Incoterms are incomplete
The shipping term FOB (Free on Board) is incomplete when the port of shipment and country are omitted. Moreover, you could end up paying extra
How driving limits for truck drivers impact transit times
The following driving limits, imposed by the U.S. and Canada for safety reasons, could impact your transit times: Canada – 13 hours driving within a day
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: Use cargo loading optimization software
Consolidate decision making
Do you have more than one person making freight decisions? Try a reorganization that gives one person responsibility for all freight movements, a change that
Always have a back-up plan
Do you have a Plan B when something goes wrong with a shipment? It happens sooner or later with every company that has regular shipments. See how
Ensure your shipping/receiving warehouse staff is available to receive delivery of your shipments quickly
Once advised your shipment is available for local delivery, take delivery at the earliest opportunity. The longer your cargo sits on a pier, at a
The link between insurance premiums and risk
There are many factors which affect the pricing of your insurance premium, but all revolve around the risk involved. For example, the longer the transit
Save on smaller shipments by consolidating courier-type orders and using distribution hubs
Instead of sending multiple international courier packages on a daily basis, consolidate weekly and ship by the pallet to a distribution warehouse. From this point,
