Preparing for Peak Season: Logistics and Customs Brokerage Strategies

Hosted by Pedro Encinas, VP of Customer Experience and Solutions, and Jason Berardinelli, Director of Freight Forwarding and Logistics, the session provided practical insights to help businesses across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico successfully navigate the busiest shipping months of the year.

Key Topics Covered

  • Peak Season Pressures – What drives demand from late summer through the holidays and the challenges of limited capacity at ports, borders, and warehouses.

  • Logistics Strategies for Success – Planning ahead, diversifying carriers, booking early, and leveraging visibility tools to avoid costly delays.

  • Customs Brokerage Considerations – Documentation accuracy, maximizing operating hours, budgeting for overtime, and ensuring traceability for tariff compliance.

  • Risk & Contingency Planning – Preparing for geopolitical events, regulatory changes, weather disruptions, and holiday staffing constraints.

  • Practical Q&A – Addressing real-world challenges such as tariff treatment of returns, documentation traceability, and using provisions like 9801/9802.

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