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If your business has been paying tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), there is good news: the U.S. government is preparing to refund a portion of those duties. The refund system opens April 20, 2026. But refunds will not be sent out automatically — you have to take specific steps to claim them, and some deadlines are already running.
The rules of international trade are changing faster than most businesses can keep up with. For Canadian importers and exporters, 2026 has already brought a series of major shifts — and more are likely on the way.
Canada’s transportation and logistics sectors rely on stable, well‑resourced federal agencies to keep goods moving safely and efficiently. But with the federal government undertaking one of the largest public‑service restructuring efforts in decades, industry leaders are asking whether cuts at key departments — including Transport Canada — could slow down the country’s already‑strained supply chains.
Canada’s transportation and logistics sectors rely on stable, well‑resourced federal agencies to keep goods moving safely and efficiently. But with the federal government undertaking one of the largest public‑service restructuring efforts in decades, industry leaders are asking whether cuts at key departments — including Transport Canada — could slow down the country’s already‑strained supply chains.
Here are three key takeaways from last week’s TPM, one of the most important annual gatherings for leaders in container shipping, logistics, and supply chain management, hosted by the Journal of Commerce in Long Beach, California. Geopolitical conflict raises risk but also indicates new industry resilience One of the dominant discussions at TPM26 was the ongoing impact of geopolitical conflicts …
Customs clearance is one of the most deceptively complex parts of cross-border shipping. Even experienced businesses can make seemingly small mistakes that can result in outsized consequences.
In this environment, having a logistics partner who understands both the regulatory landscape and the broader geopolitical context is essential.
Here’re three things we’re watching as we enter 2026.
As 2025 comes to a close, one theme clearly defined Canada’s logistics and trade environment: transition. From digital compliance and trade policy volatility to rising costs and efficiency pressures, the industry experienced meaningful change.
One thing was clear during the 2025 OceanX Logistics Network AGM, which we were excited to attend recently in Cairo, Egypt: Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept — it is already here.
A renewable energy company headquartered in the Pacific Northwest has been rapidly expanding its solar panel installations across North America. With manufacturing hubs in Southeast Asia and project sites across Canada and the U.S., they need a logistics partner capable of managing complex, cross-border freight operations.
A successful network is built on one thing above all else: trust. And trust is earned not just through emails and calls, but by showing up—meeting partners at their own locations and understanding their local context. For the past 17 years, Tandem Global Logistics has held its annual conference at a different location around the world. Last year, our partners …
While recent headlines highlight a shift in manufacturing from China to Vietnam, this trend has actually been unfolding for over a decade. Many Chinese companies have been steadily relocating operations to Vietnam, drawn by favorable economic conditions and strategic advantages. Even with the looming threat of new U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese exports, the country continues to benefit from this manufacturing …
At Canaan, people are our priority, which is what motivates our unrivaled commitment to customer service. When companies are deciding which freight forwarder to partner with to deliver a shipment, the value of a hands-on approach may not be immediately evident in the initial calculations. But our experience has shown us time and again that extra care given to each …
It has been just over a week since TPM25 wrapped up, and as always, reflecting on the speakers, conversations with customers, discussions with shipping lines, and emerging technologies leaves me with plenty to consider. While there’s no crystal ball to predict 2025 with certainty, here are a few key takeaways that stood out.
In logistics as in many other industries, 2025 has so far marked by uncertainty — threats of tariffs and of market volatility and of prolonged global conflict. Throughout our 44 years, Canaan has navigated times of opportunity and of challenge, but one thing has always proved to be the key to success: putting people first. The term “Business to business” …
It has been just over a week since TPM25 wrapped up, and as always, reflecting on the speakers, conversations with customers, discussions with shipping lines, and emerging technologies leaves me with plenty to consider. While there’s no crystal ball to predict 2025 with certainty, here are a few key takeaways that stood out.
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
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