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Shipping to Canada: Your Guide to Customs, Documents & Tracking

Everything you need to know to ship goods smoothly to Canada, from customs clearance to required paperwork and real-time tracking.

At Freightzy, we make cross-border shipping easy, fast, and stress-free by handling the complexities for you.In this guide you’ll learn everything you need to know about customs brokers, essential shipping documents, and how to track your shipment in real time.

 

Why You Need a Customs Broker for Cross-Border Shipping

When shipping freight between countries like the U.S. and Canada, navigating customs regulations is crucial.
A licensed customs broker ensures your shipment complies with all legal requirements, preventing costly delays and fines.

Need a trusted customs broker?
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Essential Shipping Documents You’ll Need

Bill of Lading (BOL)
The Bill of Lading (BOL) is one of the most important documents for any shipment.
It serves as a contract between the shipper and the carrier and includes key details such as:

  • Origin and destination

  • Description of the goods

  • Quantity and weight

At Freightzy, you can easily generate and download your BOL through your secure portal.

Canada Customs Invoice
If you're shipping to Canada, a Canada Customs Invoice is required.
This specialized document includes more detailed information than a regular commercial invoice. You can download a sample here- Canada Customs Invoice

 

How Freightzy Makes the Shipping Process Easy

Here’s what happens when you ship with Freightzy:

  • We automatically generate your Bill of Lading and ensure all required information is correctly filled in

  • You provide the driver with your Bill of Lading and a copy of the commercial invoice.

  • You can track your shipment in real time from pickup to delivery through your Freightzy portal or Public Tracking Page

 

Freight Made Easy with Freightzy

At Freightzy we simplify cross-border shipping by handling the complexities and providing you with the tools and support you need

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