Freight and Customs Brokerage Rate Negotiations
- Review of present rates on file.
- Tender or bid package preparation.
- Negotiate directly or indirectly with carriers and customs brokers.
Tariff and Commodity Support
- Verify all harmonized codes and corresponding duty amounts.
- Review and verify all free trade certificates.
- Create a consolidated and up to date database of all suppliers and imports.
Invoice Review and Verification
- Review of customs brokerage invoices to match rates quoted.
- Review of duty and GST to verify correct accounting of goods to Revenue Canada.
- Review of transportation invoices to match rates quoted.
- Review and verification of additional extra charges on invoices.
Transportation Route and Mode Analysis
- Review of past and present shipping patterns.
- Route and node review and verification.
- Consolidation / deconsolidation implementation if possible.
Growth and Future Forecasting Analysis
- Review of future or new proposed sales markets.
- Rate analysis with additional volume and delivery points.
- Review of product mixing or combination shipping.
The Benefits of These Services
- Allow more control of your freight to the customer’s door.
- Maintain and verify present and future shipping costs.
- Verification of invoices.
- Maximize usage of your current or future transportation suppliers.
- Decrease freight costs by:
- Leveraging volumes, and
- Consolidating cargo.
- Maintain and utilize efficient documentation.
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