New CBSA policy: “Established business relationship” required for incoming air cargo

In response to recent incidents of air cargo packages causing fires at European logistics hubs, both Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have implemented new emergency measures for cargo originating from Europe and Central Asia. 

In summary, the new measures require that any air cargo coming into Canada, originating from Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), must demonstrate an “established business relationship” between the shipper and a regulated agent (such as a freight forwarder) or air carrier. Cargo that does not meet this requirement will not be allowed into Canada nor be permitted to transit through the United States.

Exceptions are made for small items (less than 16 ounces, or 453.6 grams), mail, and diplomatic and government shipments. 

This is an ongoing situation, with the global shipping industry taking extraordinary caution with the possibility that other incendiary devices may still be in circulation. Please contact sales@canaangroup.ca for more details and check our website and newsletter for ongoing updates about these security measures.