The rebound of the U.S. dollar has once again made Canada a source of potential values for U.S. businesses in search of supplies and raw materials. But as many U.S. businesses are finding out, any cost savings can be wiped out by higher than expected logistics costs and poorly executed delivery plans.

While the United States and Canada enjoy the world's largest and most comprehensive trade relationship, with almost $600 billion worth of products crossing the border each year, the reality is that every one of those products must undergo the intense scrutiny and extensive clearance processes of the U.S. and Canadian governments. Many U.S. businesses underestimate the complexity of the border clearance process, and have learned the hard way that failure to know about these requirements, or to comply with them correctly, can result in a shipment being denied entry, or being slapped with unexpected fees and punitive fines.

You know us as the people who handle your shipping needs, and who you can call whenever you have an unexpected delivery request or transportation crisis. But Purolator USA is much more than that. We are also members of the communities in which our employees live and work, working side by side with other community members to help out where needed, and doing our best to help those in need.