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Making the rounds at international book fairs

     Logo for London Book Fair, one of many international book fairs visited by employees of Universal Logistics, a leading provider of customs brokerage and freight forwarding services for the international book publishing industry.

Our attendance at the major international fairs is as predictable as the arrival of spring.  This year we are starting out at the London Book Fair, where we will be represented by Chris Barnard, Vice President – Projects and Market Development and Andrew Doick, Business Development – International.

Universal Logistics is the leading supplier of customs brokerage and freight forwarding for the Canadian publishing industry, with over 100 book industry clients and a proven track record stretching back to 1949.  In addition, for over 20 years we have been the Book and Periodical Council’s recommended customs broker and international freight forwarder.

Universal Logistics is also a founding member (and the sole Canadian representative) of BookFreight, a worldwide network of freight forwarders specializing in the book trade.  The other members are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Poland, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom and United States.

For more information, contact Chris Barnard, Vice President – Projects & Market Development.

Quick Tip #16
Ensure basic information is completed on all commercial invoices

The commercial invoice is the basis for the Canadian customs entry and determines any applicable duties and taxes. Ensuring proper information is included is vital for the accurate processing of your shipment. The following information should always be shown:

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