Freight forwarding & customs in Canada
Canada is a major trading nation with free trade agreements across Europe, Asia and North America, including CETA with the EU and CUSMA with the US and Mexico.
- HubToronto
- Local time--:--
- AirportsYYZ · YVR · YUL
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Framework & systems
- Customs Tariff · CARM
- Hub
- Toronto
- Air gateways
- Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal
- Seaports
- Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own air waybills, no third parties
- Customs authority
- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
- Importer requirements
- a business number with an import-export account and registration in CARM
- Transport modes
- Air, sea, road, NFO, on-board courier
Every mode to and from Canada
Whether your cargo needs to arrive next week or tonight, we plan the transport and the customs clearance as one shipment, from one desk.
Air freight Canada
Our own air waybills via Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Door-to-door or airport-to-airport, export and import.
More →Sea freight Canada
FCL and LCL via Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal, with customs at origin and destination.
More →Next Flight Out
Urgent cargo on the first available flight into or out of Toronto (YYZ), with customs pre-lodged.
More →On-Board Courier
A courier hand-carries critical parts door to door to Toronto and every other city in Canada.
More →Road & distribution
Cross-border trucking between Canada and the USA.
More →Customs clearance
Ziem network partner, under our brand. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
More →How customs clearance works with us in Canada
In Canada, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. We issue our own air waybills on Canada lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Import clearanceCBSA entries, duty and GST calculation and release in Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal.
- CARM registration supportGuidance on CARM and the importer account set-up.
- CETA & CUSMA preferencesOrigin checks for reduced or zero duty under Canada's trade agreements.
- Export documentationExport declarations where required.
- Air freight with own AWBDirect air waybills via Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
Shipping to Canada: what to know
Commercial importers in Canada must register in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management system (CARM) and need a business number with an import-export account. Duties and GST are assessed on each entry, and preferential tariffs under CETA or CUSMA require proper origin documentation.
We prepare the commercial and origin documents at departure, so the entry can be filed as soon as the cargo lands.
Airports and seaports in Canada
Air: We handle air cargo at the following airports. Other airports are available on request.
Sea: Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal.
Main lanes to and from Canada
Our most important connections from Canada. When both ends of a lane are core markets, we coordinate customs at origin and destination from one shipment file.
Related services and pages
Shipping to Canada: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Does Ziem Logistics clear customs in
Customs clearance in Canada is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
Which airports in Canada do you serve?
We handle air cargo at Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Other airports are available on request.
Which seaports do you use for
For sea freight to and from Canada we mainly use Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal, with FCL and LCL services.
What do importers in Canada need?
Importers in Canada generally need a business number with an import-export account and registration in CARM. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Do you issue your own air waybills for
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on Canada lanes, without a third-party consolidator or co-loader.
Can you send an urgent shipment to Canada today?
For time-critical cargo we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight or send an on-board courier who hand-carries the goods to Toronto or any other destination in Canada. Customs is prepared before arrival.
How do I get a quote for
Use the quote form on this page, email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280. We usually reply within one business day.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.