Global Inbound Solutions from Europe, UK and Asia-Pacific
Overseas shipping to Canada
Start importing and exporting into Canada from overseas with one of the country’s most trusted delivery service brands.*
End-to-end global supply
From pickup to last-mile delivery, we offer fully integrated global inbound shipping solutions.
Multimodal shipping solutions
Choose a combination of air, ocean, ground, freight or courier services.
Customs clearance expertise
Get access to Livingston International, a leading international customs broker.
Easy cross-border returns
Returns to Canada have never been easier with over 3,000 access points and drop-off locations.
Complete visibility
Stay in control with Purolator Vision and get near real-time tracking for imports into Canada.
Mission Critical services
Mission Critical delivers your international shipments with 24/7 support and optimal routing.
Why choose Purolator for global inbound shipping to Canada
For businesses seeking growth, importing and exporting to Canada is simple, scalable and reliable with
Purolator’s Canadian international shipping solutions.
Flexible options for global inbound shipments
Whether you're shipping from Europe, the UK or Asia-Pacific, we offer a range of international shipping services to Canada:
- Air, ocean and ground, freight and courier services.
- Special handling for urgent, high-value, oversized and sensitive shipments.
- Consolidated customs clearance to reduce delays and paperwork.
Reliable Canada freight and courier services
Purolator is trusted by international shippers and Canadian importers alike:
- 97% owned assets and 100% coverage of Canadian postal codes1.
- 3,000+ retail locations and 175+ operating facilities coast to coast.
- Fully integrated courier and freight network across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
- One of Canada’s most trusted delivery service brands*.
Expert support for customs and tariffs
Avoid costly border delays and streamline compliance with Purolator’s customs compliance solutions:
- Work with trade compliance experts who know the latest customs requirements.
- Mitigate the impact of tariffs with customs consolidation shipments.
- Digital tools like the Purolator Trade Assistant and Digital Commercial Invoice.
Connect Canada to the rest of the world
No matter where your business operates, Purolator connects you to customers across Canada:
- Strategic international partnerships for air and ocean shipping.
- Service to and from over 210 countries and territories.
Delivering excellence for international shippers to Canada
Purolator works as a trusted partner for global businesses shipping goods into Canada. We offer a trusted, comprehensive network with end-to-end solutions designed to streamline customs, ensure fast delivery and provide unmatched reliability.
Ship with Canada’s largest courier fleet, with 97% owned assets and over 3,000 retail access points in Canada†.
Benefit from world-class customs brokerage and clearance services, supported by Livingston International.
Access multimodal logistics solutions, including 24-hour access to dedicated specialists for Mission Critical shipments.
Shipping solutions designed for international businesses
Purolator’s global expertise and integrated services help international shippers navigate Canadian regulations,
optimize shipping routes and achieve timely delivery from origin to customer.
Shipment tracking and visibility throughout our global supply chain.
Special handling, packaging and fulfillment options customized to your business needs.
Flexible freight shipping solutions: air freight, ocean freight, less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) for ground shipping.
Average delivery time of two to eight business days after induction into the Canadian courier or postal network.‡
Our strategic and channel partners
Our vast and growing channel partners include a network in their origin market and offer specific shipping products and solutions for customers in those regions.
Interested in establishing seamless trade lanes between your country and Canada? Reach out to find out
how you can join our global inbound partner network.
Ship internationally to Amazon and other fulfillment warehouses
For international sellers around the world, Purolator offers convenient delivery solutions to Fulfilled by Amazon and other Fulfilled by Warehouse
distribution centres across Canada. Enjoy an unmatched level of service, whether you’re shipping from near or far.
Inbound flight or ocean freight
Your international shipment’s journey is managed by a Purolator partner or shipper.
Air arrival and induction
Air shipments are recovered by Purolator for direct induction into the Canadian network upon arrival.
Ocean arrival and induction
Customers transport their cargo from the port to their warehouse and once it arrives, Purolator picks it up and inducts it into the Canadian network.
Amazon fulfilment warehouse
Your shipment gets delivered to an Amazon warehouse.
Simplifying international imports to Canada
For Canadian businesses importing goods from international markets, we offer a fully integrated global supply chain solution designed to simplify customs clearance, optimize transport and ensure timely deliveries.
- Delivered seamless customs brokerage services that reduce paperwork and speed up clearance times across key international trade corridors.
- Comprehensive express and standard ground shipping options ensuring reliable, on-time delivery and flexible transit times.
Global inbound courier solutions for Canadian importers
Canadian importers benefit from Purolator’s guidance on international compliance and documentation, helping reduce costs and avoid delays at the border.
Our extensive global network and local expertise ensure shipments are handled efficiently from origin to final destination.
- Full customs clearance and brokerage support.
- Express ground shipping services that reach your destination as quickly as the next day.
- Special handling and tailored fulfillment options.
Simplify rest of the world shipping to Canada with end-to-end support
Whether you're shipping from Europe to Canada, the UK or Asia-Pacific, Purolator delivers reliable global
inbound shipping solutions tailored to your business.
Discover our global inbound shipping solutions
Flexible transport options
- Ground and Express service for the most guaranteed time options for ground delivery, with 9 AM, 10:30 AM and evening services available.
- Shipping from the U.S. into Canada provides U.S. shippers with the flexibility to choose the right speed and service to transport shipments across the border, where it will be inducted into our Canadian delivery network.
- Freight and logistics solutions to meet your shipping needs, whether you need to consolidate shipments or ship oversized or specialized items.
Specialized services
- Cross-border expertise to help ensure your packages are fully compliant with Canadian shipping laws and pre-approved for clearance to minimize or even eliminate delays.
- Fulfilment warehouse services provide international brands with the option to set up a warehouse in strategic locations, allowing for locally improved speed to Canadian markets.
- End-to-end tracking, so you can track your shipment from the moment it gets picked up with Purolator Vision, from your origin country until its end destination.
- Reverse logistics for seamless international returns over land and sea. We also offer package free and label free returns at select retail access points.
Explore our import and export international shipping solutions
Discover everything you need for global shipping to and from Canada, including cross-border and customs
clearance services.
Free trade agreements with Canada
Shipping from Europe to Canada
Shipping between Europe and Canada offers a number of benefits to businesses looking to expand their customer base and increase revenue. With the implementation of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), businesses can enjoy the following benefits:
- Elimination of tariffs on most goods.
- Increased access to government procurement contracts.
- Streamlined customs procedure.
- Improved protection for intellectual property rights
- Enhanced cooperation in areas such as labour and environmental standards.
Shipping from the U.K. to Canada
With the largest bilateral trading relationship in the world, shippers in the U.K. can take advantage of the many benefits of expanding into Canada, especially with the recent implementation of the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA). Some of the key benefits of this agreement include:
- Preferential tariff treatment.
- Streamlined customs procedures.
- Increased access to Canadian government procurement contracts.
Shipping from Asia-Pacific to Canada
Shipping between Asia-Pacific and Canada is a great way to expand your business and reach a North American audience. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) makes it easier and more affordable to do business between Canada and countries in Asia-Pacific. Benefits of the agreement include:
- The elimination of tariffs on a wide range of goods and services.
- Reduced customs procedures.
- Increased access to government procurement contracts.
Are you looking to export internationally from Canada?
Whether you're sending regular deliveries to the U.S. or managing international shipments to Europe, the
UK or Asia-Pacific, our global outbound shipping solutions offer the speed and reliability your business demands.
Streamlined clearance programs for e-commerce, B2B and B2C
Shipping less than $3,300
CAD-valued goods?
Businesses with shipments valued at less than $3,300 CAD can benefit from CBSA’s Courier Low Value Shipment Program (CLVS). CLVS simplifies and expedites the clearance process for low-value shipments. It does this by allowing informal entry, streamlining processing and offering beneficial accounting procedures.
The Pre-Arrival Review
System (PARS)
A little preparation can go a long way at customs thanks to the PARS. Importers or customs brokers can submit cargo information to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for review and processing before their goods arrive in Canada. This can expedite the clearance process and reduce wait time to mere minutes.
Expanding your global trade capabilities
With the acquisition of Livingston International, Purolator is enhancing its customs expertise to better serve
your international shipping and importing needs. Learn how this milestone strengthens our global network.
Shipping beyond the U.S.? We’ve got you covered
Purolator also helps Canadian businesses reach customers around the world.
Customs clearance and brokerage
Ensure your international shipments enter Canada smoothly with our dedicated brokerage support.
Ship to the U.S. from Canada
Get step-by-step guidance for cross-border shipping from Canada to the U.S.
Ship from the U.S. to Canada
Start importing into Canada from the U.S. with our 100% coverage of Canadian postal codes.1
Ship from Mexico to Canada
Expand your North American reach with reliable shipping and customs solutions from Mexico to Canada.
FAQ
Purolator has the tools and expertise to help you prepare paperwork for imports or exports to/from Canada, no matter your global origin point. Our international shipping experts will guide you to ensure your packages are fully compliant with customs shipping laws. They’ll also apply relevant clearance programs such as the CLVS program to minimize or even eliminate delays at borders. For more information, please reach out to an international sales representative.
We have partner shipping networks in Asia-Pacific, the U.K. and Europe. That means foreign brands can work with Purolator, a single partner, to deliver their goods to Canada. Our international shipping options include international courier services including Ground and Express, Freight Forwarding, Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) deliveries and more. We also have experts that will help you build a customized, end-to-end solution for exports from foreign markets into Canada. For more information, please reach out to an international sales representative.
Canada currently has 15 Free Trade Agreements with countries in the European Union, the U.K., North America and Asia-Pacific, including Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., the Netherlands and more.
Our U.S. subsidiary, Purolator International, has 30 locations in the U.S., and offers pick-up and seamless end-to-end shipping to Canada.
Purolator ships globally to the U.S. and over 210 countries and territories worldwide.
Yes! Purolator provides end-to-end shipping solutions from China and other origin markets to Canadian FBA or third-party warehouses. For more information, please reach out to an international sales representative.
Secure the right partner to find international business success in Canada
Whether you're sending shipments across continents or just over the border, you can trust in one
of Canada's most extensive networks to deliver your shipments to Canada on time.
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*Gustavson 2023 Brand Trust Index
†iPurolator Inc., Service Directory, 2023 (97% owned assets)
‡Average business days after customs clearance and shipments are recovered from the airline.
1. Purolator Inc., Service Directory, 2024.
