Guides and Tips to Shipping
Foreign Affairs’ Virtual Trade Commissioner site offers on-line guides and tips for companies related to “Export Packaging”, “Safe Stowage” and “Insuring your shipment” as well as a checklist on “Making the Decision on Transportation”.  This checklist outlines the various cost and service factors which exporters must consider when selecting a transportation carrier or freight forwarder to handle export shipments. (http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/shipping/menu-e.htm)

Freight Forwarders
For more information on freight forwarders and national listing visit the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association website at www.ciffa.com.

Also visit The Halifax Port Authority’ on-line business directory for a complete listing of local providers. http://www.portofhalifax.ca/english/shipping/business-directory/index.html

Container shipping industry launches public awareness drive
24 leading container shipping companies have formed the Container Shipping Information Service (CSIS) to increase public understanding of the benefits and impact their industry has on daily life. CSIS has created a public website designed to appeal to a broad audience. Some features of the new website include a ’Did You Know?’ section and a ’Jargon Buster’ section that decodes shipping terms. http://www.shipsandboxes.com/

Halifax Port Authority
The Port Authority’s website offers a FAQ section that includes the 5 steps you should know before contacting a shipping line as well as other frequently asked questions about using marine services.
http://www.portofhalifax.ca/english/resources/frequently-asked-questions/index.html

Halifax Shipping Association
The Halifax Shipping Association is an organization representing various stakeholders including ocean carriers, shipping agents, stevedoring companies, terminal operators, contractors, as well as general service providers and port users operating within the Port of Halifax.  Their website offers a listing of association members. http://www.hfxshippingassn.com/members.html

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