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Time shipments to avoid closures during Chinese New Year’s Holiday

     2016 Happy New Year

Office and factory closures for the upcoming Chinese New Year can last from February 6 to February 14, depending on the country:

China: February 7 – 13
Hong Kong: February 8 – 10
Taiwan:  February 6 – 14

The potential for delays extends to the weeks just prior to the holiday, when there is usually a surge of shipments by companies trying to avoid the holiday closures.  It is, therefore, recommended that booking arrangements for impending shipments be made as early as possible to avoid delays.

For more information, contact Debbie McGuire, Manager – Freight Solutions.

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The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) was introduced by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) effective October 7, 2002. The master penalty document outlines 181 contraventions and the responsibility for these contraventions has been downloaded to the Canadian importers and exporters.

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