(Toronto, February 27, 2003)...
Storage fees for ocean shipments at Canadian terminals operated
by CN & CP are likely unavoidable following two recent
developments:
CN and CP have reduced the free
storage time allowance at their Canadian terminals
Under AMPS, shipments cannot
be presented for Customs clearance prior to the physical
arrival of the goods at the terminal
The additional storage costs will have to be passed on
to the importer.
As of March 1, 2003, the following free time allowance
will be applicable to all
CN and CP Canadian Terminals.
CN:
3 days for Standard Containers
2 days for Containers requiring Protective Services
** No exception for Weekends and Holidays
CP:
3 days for Standard Containers
2 days for Containers requiring Protective Services
** Excluding Weekends and Holidays
(Weekends and Holidays included once storage commences)
Please note, Free Time begins at 7:00
A.M. after the day of arrival for both CN and CP.
Should you require any further information
on this issue, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
