Yellow | Cross-border trade: The billion-dollar baby

[R-14Driver]

The U.S. and Canada enjoy the world's largest and most comprehensive trading relationship.

Consider:

* Over 4,900 different products were imported or exported between the two countries during 2009.
* Prior to the recession, bilateral trade with Canada was estimated at an amazing $1.5 billion a day, and first quarter 2010 statistics show a steady climb toward pre-recessionary levels.
* Canada is the primary export market for 36 states in the U.S.
* Two-way commerce across the Ambassador Bridge alone is roughly equivalent to all U.S. exports to Japan.
With so much at stake, when it comes to shipping in and out of Canada, you need a transportation partner who can keep your supply chain running on schedule.

That's when you call the companies of YRC Worldwide: Reddaway, Holland, New Penn, YRC and YRC Reimer.

Our companies are border-security compliant and certified in the ACE, C-TPAT, FAST, CSA and PIP programs. This means reduced border inspections, expedited processing of low-risk shipments, and border crossings that take minutes . . . not hours or days.

We offer longhaul and short haul services, as well as many expedited and guaranteed delivery options. In fact, by integrating neighboring Canadian provinces into our regional networks, we give you the most next-day and guaranteed cross-border delivery options, which let you meet virtually all your supply chain needs............................

http://insight.yrcw.com/the_billion_dollar_baby.html

 

[canadian]

The magic is in 'crossing the border' with freight that jacks the price up as well as money made via 'customs bonds' and 'customs clearing'.

To put it in a way you may be able to relate to; if a 500 lb skid going 500 miles within Canada costs the shipper $100.00 then that same skid from Canada going to the USA (500 miles) costs the shipper at least $300.00, and the same if coming from the USA. No extra fuel, manpower required. Just some clerks to do the customs papers.........

Back in 2008 Reimer did 5% of the total tonnage for Roadway but that translated into 30% of the profit.

YRC should treat the customers up here and the employees nicer and leave us alone like Roadway did and then maybe things wouldn't be so screwed up...................