Why is Canada Sea Shipping So Slow and an Analysis of Its Current Situation

Looking back at the Canadian market in 2021, the gloom of the pandemic had barely lifted at the beginning of the year when it was met with strikes and protests by dockworkers in Montreal. From mid-year to the end of the year, wildfires, floods, supply chain issues, and various other factors kept inspection rates high, with one challenge after another emerging, causing repeated delays in logistics efficiency. Just as sellers were bidding farewell to the past and preparing to welcome a new year, the "wave of strikes" struck again. Negotiations between Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and the Teamsters union broke down, leading nearly 3,000 workers to go on strike. CP was forced to announce a "structured shutdown" of all its rail services in Canada. Given Canada's vast territory and sparse population, freight transportation heavily relies on railways. This strike will further exacerbate Canada's supply chain issues, and goods shipped to Canada by sea may once again face long waits...

Amidst the relentless stacking of these challenges, the overall logistics efficiency of sea freight to Canada in recent years has been unsatisfactory. As we move into 2022, many sellers have turned to air freight to ensure their store inventory, but current air freight prices are generally above 60/KG, which is too expensive for many sellers. So, is there an option that offers a price between air and sea freight while also ensuring timely delivery?

The answer is: Yes! Zhongyue International’s Canada Sea Express Service—delivering air freight speed at sea freight prices!

「Canada Sea Express Service is here!」

The sea express route utilizes Matson's express service, arriving at the Port of Los Angeles for unloading. From there, goods are directly transferred from our US West Coast warehouse and quickly delivered by truck to our Toronto, Canada warehouse.

It offers the following advantages:

1. High Cost-Effectiveness: Air freight speed at sea freight prices

Utilizing Matson's stable shipping schedules, we offer direct routes from Ningbo/Shanghai to the Port of Los Angeles. Matson also has its own dedicated terminal, avoiding congestion at container terminals.

2. Compliant and Tax-Inclusive: Transparent tariffs

When importing and clearing goods, certain tariffs must be paid according to the destination country's import and export policies. The Canada Sea Express Service is particularly favored for products with low tariff rates!

3. Compliant Export: Reducing Canada’s high inspection rates

With a focus on compliant export, we inform clients of various customs clearance risks and preventive measures from the outset, helping to continuously reduce inspection rates on US routes. Choose us for greater peace of mind.

4. Fast Final Leg Delivery: Avoiding issues like lost cargo

After goods are transferred from the US warehouse, trucks clear customs from the US to Canada, avoiding common issues such as lost cargo during express customs clearance and the need for assistance during inspections.