Winnipeg, MB. - Reimer Express Lines Ltd. and its parent Roadway Express, Inc. received approval from Canada Customs and Revenue Agency to participate in the Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) initiative implemented December 3, 2001. Reimer Express Lines is one of the first carriers certified for CSA by Canada Customs.
"CSA certification provides our customers the utmost in convenience in importing goods from the US as well as the assurance that Reimer Express is recognized by Canada Customs as a dependable and reliable carrier in the International market place. To be one of seven carriers selected out of 140 applicants to receive CSA approval is a real compliment to not only our systems but to our people as well." states Allan N. Robison, President and CEO of Reimer Express.
Customs Self-Assessment is part of the Customs Blueprint introduced by Canada Customs to streamline processes for low-risk shipments moving into Canada. Initially, only U.S. originated goods will be eligible for the CSA program. Another important requirement is that the Canadian importer, the transportation company and the driver must be CSA-certified. All of Reimer Express' international drivers have applied for their CDRP cards (Commercial Driver Registration Program) issued to CSA-approved drivers and are receiving them through the mail at the time of this release.
CSA importers will receive great benefits by being relieved of the transactional entries requirement. They will be able to monitor and make adjustments in their own systems, and report to customs periodically. The process of paying customs obligations will be simplified, which could mean improved cash flow for participating importers. Customs will be better able to quickly distinguish between high-risk and low-risk shipments; therefore, customs resources can be focused on those that are higher risk.
According to Reimer Express' Vice President of Operations, Clayton Gording, "We are very supportive of the efforts to improve the efficiencies of the customs' processes at our international border. When we were first introduced to the concept of CSA, we felt it had many benefits for all parties involved, so we made the investment in resources and technology to enable us to qualify for certification. As the CSA program rolls out, we are ready to offer this service to our customers that are also certified, in addition to the various other clearance options that they have."
Reimer Express Lines Ltd. is a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods with a variety of innovative services designed to meet customer needs. Reimer Express and its parent company, Roadway Express, Inc., are ISO 9002 certified carriers, providing seamless service within Canada, and between Canada and the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico, including export services to 66 countries. For additional information, contact the company at www.ReimerExpress.com.
