Nunavut Shipping Container Moving Services

Proper Documentation

Container transport to Nunavut from the U.S. involves international and remote logistics, requiring complete documentation for both customs and cargo management:

• • Bill of Lading (BOL) – Includes container details, origin, and delivery instructions
• • Commercial Invoice – Lists the value, description, and country of origin of the cargo
• • Packing List – Provides an itemized breakdown of the container’s contents
• • Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) – Required for commercial shipments over CAD $2,500
• • Customs Broker Information – Strongly recommended due to complex logistics and remote entry
• • Carrier Code and PARS Barcode – Required for CBSA clearance at the point of entry into Canada

CBSA and CBP Compliance

• • PARS (Pre-Arrival Review System): Required before the container reaches the Canadian border
• • ACE Manifest (U.S.): Submitted by the U.S. carrier prior to departure
• • eManifest (Canada): Required for entry into Canada, even if Nunavut is the final destination

Trailer and Container Requirements

There are no direct highways into Nunavut, meaning container shipments typically travel via rail and sealift. Overland access is limited, and oversized or specialty loads may require:

• • Sea container preparation and securement
• • Special loading permits for intermodal transport
• • Coordination with rail and marine terminals

Carrier and Insurance Requirements

• • FMCSA registration for U.S. carriers
• • NSC compliance for Canadian intermodal and final-mile carriers
• • Valid cargo and liability insurance with coverage for marine and remote delivery risks
• • Additional endorsements may be needed for Arctic or long-haul barge transport

Duties, Taxes, and Tariffs

All goods shipped into Nunavut from the U.S. are subject to federal duties and taxes. A customs broker will assist with:

• • HS code classification
• • Determining if goods qualify under USMCA for duty exemption
• • Managing regulations for restricted or controlled items

Border Crossing Requirements

Nunavut has no road access from southern Canada or the U.S. Most container shipments are routed via southern Canada and delivered using sealift barges or air cargo. Common logistics flow includes:

• • Truck or rail from the U.S. to ports in Quebec (e.g., Montreal) or Manitoba (e.g., Churchill)
• • Marine transport via sealift to Nunavut communities (e.g., Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Cambridge Bay)

Drivers and logistics teams must be prepared with:

• • Proper documentation for intermodal and maritime handoffs
• • Timing that aligns with sealift windows (typically late June to early October)
• • Cold chain or insulated shipping if required

Lead Time and Scheduling

Shipping to Nunavut is seasonal and highly dependent on marine and air schedules. It is essential to:

• • Begin planning 3 to 6 months in advance
• • Reserve sealift space early, especially for oversized or essential equipment
• • Coordinate delivery and offloading in isolated Arctic communities