20 March 2023
Freight News

Containers Outbound from Montreal Undergoing Extra CBSA Scrutiny

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has stepped up inspections of export containers leaving the Port of Montreal.

In a note to customers, Maersk said that, as of March 1, CBSA had increased the number of export exams in Montreal. Containers are being referred to the Entrepôts LaFrance examination facility for a full destuffing and exam.

The customs agency is stepping up the inspections to try to intercept increased stolen property and contraband being exported from Canada.

Maersk said customers should expect delays if an export container is selected for a full destuffing and inspection.

Import containers are not impacted.

Read more in an article from Inside Logistics.

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