Customs formalities:
° Source: CN Rail Notification Regarding a Policy Change to Cargo Weight
There has been a significant increase in heavy loaded 20' and 40' Impex containers both in average payload and numbers.
° CPR International Intermodal Terminal Policy Changes 2004-01-08
Effective March 1, 2004, the following changes will be implemented for International marine containers transiting CPR Intermodal Terminals within Canada.
° Terms and conditions
All transactions and operations undertaken and/or executed by SDV Logistics (Canada) Inc. will be subject to CIFFA (Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association) terms and conditions. 
° Entry Requirements for Wood Dunnage, Pallets, Crating or Other Packaging (D-98-08). New Wood Packaging regulations for Canadian imports valid as of January 2, 2004. 
° The 24-hour rule for marine cargo
° Warehouse: terms and conditions
° North American free trade agreement
For purposes of obtaining preferential tariff treatment, a certificate of origin must be completed legibly and in full by the exporter and be in the possession of the importer at the time the declaration is made. 
° New Wood Packaging Import Requirements: January 2, 2004
Canada is adopting a new policy directive D-98-08 version 3 for wood packaging materials effective January 2nd, 2004 