Commercial transit between America and Europe takes place on a smooth and daily basis. Thousands of goods cross the Atlantic Ocean every year by sea or by plane to meet the demand of companies and consumers. One of the main countries that serves as a destination for a large number of exports from Europe is Canada, the most northern nation on the American continent.

There are certain characteristics that make Canada one of the most traded places from the Old Continent. These include cultural ones, such as its membership of the Commonwealth, a commonwealth of nations that has historical ties with the United Kingdom; the existence of two common languages, English and French, which facilitate communication; and its proximity to the United States, a major trading power.

To export goods from Europe to Canada it is important to be familiar with all the bureaucratic procedures, such as labeling or necessary documents to be filled out, whether the products are shipped in a container ship or in a cargo plane. It is essential and helpful to have the support and advice of an experienced logistics operator such as Logisber.

Our freight forwarder specializes in the movement of goods internationally and regularly works with companies that ship products from European nations to Canada. Also from other countries, for example, from the Middle East, which Europe is a transit point for, before crossing the Atlantic.

Goods are shipped to Canada from any part of Europe, including France, Spain, England, Germany, Portugal or Ireland. The main Canadian cities -with special relevance in large regions such as Ontario, Alberta and Quebec-, to which exports are made are:

• Toronto
• Montreal
• Vancouver
• Ottawa
• Edmonton
• Quebec
• Halifax
• Winnipeg
• Calgary

Can any product be shipped to Canada? There is a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada that allows for greater fluidity in the exchange of goods. This agreement reduces tariffs and eliminates duties on almost all exported products. It also minimizes delays at Canadian customs, making the movement of goods faster and more efficient, and simplifying procedures at the port or airport of origin and at the destination.

Most exported products to Canada

A wide range of goods are exported, among which the following can be highlighted:

• Food, with special relevance for agricultural products
• Medicines and pharmaceutical products
• Hazardous goods
• Heavy machinery
• Vehicles such as cars and motorcycles
• Beverages such as wine, beer and cava
• Industrial products
• Waste products

At Logisber we help you meet all the requirements to export from Europe to Canada. Contact our team now and we will tell you all you need to know so that your goods arrive safely in any Canadian city at the best price and as quickly as possible, and a high level of effectiveness throughout the entire logistics process.