Transborder - Your Transborder Logistics Partner

Mainfreight / USA & Canada International offers a complete Canadian Distribution Program that supports "Just In Time" (JIT) shipping from the U.S.

• Establish NRI (Non-Resident Importer) status with Canada
• Eliminate warehousing expenses in Canada
• Reduce costs and in transit times
• Reduce GST (Goods and Service Tax) outlay costs
• Multiple vendor MIT (Merge in Transit) capabilities
• RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization), collection, assembly and return
• Complete brokerage services into Canada

Pre-Clearance Option

Using PARS (Pre-Arrival Review System), Mainfreight can arrange the pre-clearance of your shipments while in transit to Canada. This process allows shipments to be delivered immediately upon arrival into Canada. PARS in conjunction with the ACROSS program allows you to use any broker within Canada and clear at any crossing point along the border.

Documentation

Mainfreight can support you in the preparation of required documents for your shipments into Canada.

N.A.F.T.A.

With the implementation of the North American Free Trade agreement, shipment volumes between the U.S. and Canada have increased significantly. In fact Canada is the United States' largest global trading partner. Mainfreight USA & Canada are prepared to be your logistical arm in transborder distribution and shipping.

Offices

Mainfreight Canada has 36 offices in all major Canadian cities. Mainfreight provides door-to-door service between any points in Canada with service levels to meet any shippers' needs.

C.O.D. Service

Mainfreight can arrange C.O.D. shipments for you anywhere in Canada. Payment arrangements are made in advance of delivery.

Services To Meet Your Requirements

Express - 1-2 Business days transit
Standard - 2-3 Business days transit
Economy - 3-5 Business days transit

Changes:

CSA (Customs Self-Assessment) - Gives importers in Canada the ability to clear their own imports. This means no waiting at the border for customs release.
CANPASS - Expansion of this program to certain high-volume ports across Canada using dedicated commuter lanes that allow a streamlined customs clearance process for pre-approved, low-risk clearances.