How to Ship From St Paul, MN to Canada
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The dynamic city of St. Paul, MN, so named one of the "Twin Cities" along with Minneapolis, is an industrial powerhouse for trade in the midwest. From a geographical perspective, this region represents a perfect trading partner for both eastern & western Canadian provinces. ShipCanada makes daily departures from the state of Minnesota and can offer both standard and expedited service into all provinces. Light petrolium and medical supplies top the list of main exports for the area, however this city is quite diverse in overall total light industrial output. ShipCanada offers freight and large package shipments moving into and out of the city on a daily basis. Most of the LTL freight originating in this city is consolidated at hubs in and around Chicago, IL. Personal or commercial shippers can access ShipCanada services and our agents will explain what is involved in the export process.
Prior to having your shipment is picked up, we will need to decide how your cargo or package will be customs cleared when it arrives at the international border. As a general rule, "truck" freight (shipments typically over 150 lbs. or on a pallet) will need to be pre-cleared by a certified Canadian customs broker. There are hundreds of customs brokerages in Canada that will represent you and the cost can range from $50-200 per clearance. Visit our Customs Tracking page to see a few of the brokerages listed.
If your shipment is under the 150 lbs. threshhold - and not on a skid or crate (i.e. travelling by courier), the customs will likely be done by the courier in transit. Large courier companies generally have in-house customs to quickly clear international shipment while they are moving.
One of the main documents you will need with either shipping method is a commercial invoice. This outlines (at a minimum) the Seller, the Buyer, the Value & currency used, the product description (ideally with the an H.S. code) and the quantity of the item being exported. You will need to make (3) copies of this document and provide it to the driver upon pickup. If your shipment arrives at the border with the Commercial invoice it will be refused entry.
The transit time for Shipping From St. Paul to Canada can range from 1-2 days for standrd LTL into Southern Ontario to 4-5 days for transit into Vancouver, B.C.
For the most economical pricing and transit schedules you can access our freight quote module that can offer both regular and time sensitive service. ShipCanada offers Rail Intermodal service to all points west of Ontario. For regular freight shipments with medium time sensitivity we offer economy over the road rates. If your freight has to get to its destination faster our customers can choose Expedited LTL service which basically mirrors truckload transit times. Regular and expedited services are also available for International shipping requirements.
For freight that is absolutely time sensitive (meaning hours) we offer air freight service. Give us a call. We can get the job done. Call or email us today for a freight quote. Our Customer Service Line is: 1-888-308-4872.
For the best economy shipping rates on freight that is not time sensitive we offer Rail Intermodal service to all points west of Ontario. For regular freight shipments with medium time sensitivity we offer economy over the road rates. If your freight has to get to its destination faster our customers can choose Expedited LTL service which basically mirrors truckload transit times. Regular and expedited services are also available for International shipping requirements
For freight that is absolutely time sensitive (meaning hours) we offer air freight service. Give us a call. We can get the job done. Call or email us today for a freight quote. Our Customer Service Line is: 289-813-4024
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Once you print 3 copies of the shipping label (or bill of lading); affix one to the shipment, give one to the driver upon pickup & keep one for yourself. Once your shipment is in transit your logistics coordinator will provide you with tracking so you can keep an eye on your shipment until final delivery.
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