Trade Guide

Saving on Shipping for Your Canadian Small Business
Trade Guide

Saving on Shipping for Your Canadian Small Business

Shipping in Canada can feel like solving a puzzle of zones, carriers, and costs. For small businesses, the key isn’t just finding the cheapest option but learning how to navigate Canada’s unique shipping challenges strategically. With the right approach, you can save money, delight customers, and strengthen your bottom line.

FCA Incoterms 2020 Guide Definition, Obligations & Risk Transfer
Trade Guide

FCA Incoterms® 2020 Guide: Definition, Obligations & Risk Transfer

Incoterms FCA – Free Carrier is the most used of the 11 Incoterms 2020. According to data provided by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), FCA represents approximately 30% of foreign trade operations, followed by CIF (22%) and FOB (20%), which are the Incoterms that have traditionally been used in the recent past.
In this guide we are going to explain all you need to know about this incoterm comprehensively.

CPT vs CIP A Comprehensive Guide to Carriage
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CPT vs CIP: A Comprehensive Guide to Carriage-Based Incoterms® 2020

CPT (Carriage Paid To) and CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid To) are two vital Incoterms® used in international trade to define transport responsibilities. While both require the seller to pay for delivery to a named destination, the key difference lies in insurance coverage. In this guide, we break down their similarities, differences, and when to choose one over the other.

shipping container root cellar
Trade Guide

Building a Root Cellar with Shipping Containers

Discover how to safely and effectively bury shipping containers for underground uses like root cellars and bunkers. Learn key considerations, structural tips, and why underground container builds require special planning.