Cross-Border Business Archives

Canadian Exports, Cross-Border Business, E-Commerce, Logistics

4 Common Canada-to-US Shipping Mistakes to Avoid

The United States and Canada enjoy many cooperative agreements thanks to their shared history, culture, and trade. Both countries signed their first trade agreement in 1987, and their trade relationship grew into one of the largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, both countries consider the other their prime trading partners, and many businesses on either side […]

American flag in front of old commerce building

Cross-Border Business, E-Commerce, Logistics, Shipping

What is Section 321 (and Why It’s Important for Canadian Businesses)?

With several hundred billion dollars of annual trade value between Canada and the USA, it is hard to imagine how many shipments get stopped at the border for inspection. With 328 ports of entry, it is hard to keep track. That is why it is understandable that the US Customs and Border Protection agency (or […]

Canadian Exports, Cross-Border Business, Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Tips

Understand your process During the current e-commerce driven climate, more than ever a company’s bottom line is impacted by its logistics; all those crucial steps between the inception of a great product/service and physically delivering it to the customer. Close consideration to process will optimize supply chain management and lower a business’ overall costs. This […]

Canadian Exports, Cross-Border Business

Selling Into the USA Is Easier Than You Think

The United States is the largest, richest and most responsive market in the world and it is a market that lies right at British Columbia’s doorstep. Unfortunately for many business owners words like “export” or “international trade” translate to “expensive” and “risky.” But with the right planning, Canadian companies can and should approach the U.S. […]

Cross-Border Business, E-Commerce

Covid-19, E-commerce and Cross-border Retail Trade

E-commerce has made a huge impact on how companies do business on both sides of the Canada-USA border. The pandemic has only increased consumers’ dependence on online shopping. With borders closed to non-essential travel and shelter-at-home orders initiated on both countries, shopper demand has created a ripple effect resulting in dramatic shifts in order fulfillment, […]

Cross-Border Business, News

Export Assistance

Export Assistance for Washington State Businesses Impacted by Covid-19 Coronavirus. From the office of Washington State Governor Inslee, “… to defray the costs of trade show or trade mission fees, airfare, interpreter and translation services, business matchmaking, export training programs and more.” The Washington State Department of Commerce’s STEP Vouchers are just one of many […]

Border, Cross-Border Business

The Effect of the Canada – U.S. Border on the Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA Music Network

Spring 2019 Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) BriefAuthor: Dr. Nabil Kamel This Brief is guest authored by BPRI’s 2018 faculty fellow Dr. Nabil Kamel, whose research illustrates the effect of the border on the connectivity of the music industry in the region, with a particular focus on emerging artists and Indigenous musicians. It makes a […]

Border, Cross-Border Business, Cross-Border Shopping

BPRI studies cross-border passenger vehicle flows

By Jim Pettinger, President at UCanTrade, Inc. The latest Border Policy Brief from the Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI), “Passenger Flows through the Cascade Gateway: Changes from 2013 to 2018”, is now available at the BPRI publication website. This report is a preliminary analysis of findings from their passenger vehicle survey, which is conducted in […]

Canadian Exports, Cross-Border Business

International Trade – Canada and U.S.A.

Game On! By: Jim Pettinger Despite some political uncertainty about how the game will be played, and who will be in the penalty box, the overwhelming opinion seems to be “game on” when it comes to international trade and prosperity in 2019. Our feeling is that communication and data fueled by the internet will continue […]

Canadian Exports, Cross-Border Business, E-Commerce, US Sales

U.S. Consumer Market Strong Through 2018

All signs indicate a continuing strong USA consumer market for the remainder of 2018. According to an article in RTTNews, a University of Michigan research report says that the consumer sentiment index jumped to 100.8 in September from 96.2 in August. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 96.6. Canadian importers and exporters […]

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