subject: Shipping From The United States To Canada: The Fastest Way [print this page] Increasingly, the economies of the United States and Canada can really be seen as one large economy separated by an almost arbitrary border. Businesses in the United States are doing epic amounts of business with customers and other business in Canada. By the same token, Canadian businesses ship mass quantities of goods to their customers to the South. There are some very large markets in Canada; including Toronto, Vancouver, and Windsor, with customers who speak the same language and have many of the same tastes as domestic customers. Businesses cannot afford to ignore these markets. If they do, it would be almost like ignoring customers in New York and Los Angeles! And in this tight economy, businesses must have a presence wherever potential customers may be.
For this reason, having a way to ship goods quickly and reliably across the border is of the utmost importance for business survival. Courier Services on both sides of the border are experts at getting goods to their destinations. Although the postal service in both countries, as well as services such as FedEx and DHL are options, there are problems with using them for regular shipments. The postal services can be great within a country, but internationally tend to be slow. And FedEx, DHL, and the like are expensive and do not offer discounts for regular shipments. For this reason, a courier service is the only option for many businesses.
Oftentimes, the easiest way to get goods into Canada is to use a courier service that is actually based in Canada. And the reverse would apply for Canadian companies. To start with, they will have an easier time getting across the border, with fewer hassles and delays. Additionally, once they are across the border, they have the "home turf" advantage. Their drivers tend to be more familiar with the way that streets are laid out and with the rules of the road, along with being more familiar with urban centers themselves. This leads to less time getting your shipment to the customer's door.
Speed and cost are the factors most often cited when making the decision on which courier service to choose. In the information age, transactions need to move at the "speed of business," without regards to border delays. Finding a service that can move goods internationally, that is also reliable and able to move shipments quickly throughout the country is critical to any manufacturer's long term success.
by: Chris Ellis
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