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PF Collins offers project logistics and multimodal transportation services for clients operating large-scale projects. We have a proven track record for moving specialized cargo and managing complex shipping requirements, including over-dimensional, modular, and heavy-lift freight.

Air & sea arrangments

supervised cargo loading

global logistics support

Industries we’ve served include Oil & Gas, Mining, Aerospace & Defence, Industrial, Aquaculture, Renewable Energy, Construction, and Healthcare.

Our project logistics services include the following:

Arranging air/ocean charters
Pre-planned and supervised loading and discharge of cargo
Global logistics support
Shipment status reporting
Arranging for marine surveys and insurance

Our Unique Approach

In addition to Project Logistics, our team of customs, logistics, and immigration professionals provide a full line of international trade and project support services. From customs consulting on project materials to immigration consulting for personnel, we ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of your project’s people, materials, and equipment.

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Learn how we can help with your project logistics & movement of materials, equipment, and people.

With local professional staff and a long-standing relationship with global partners, PF Collins can provide efficient and economical movement of consignments around the world via air, ocean, and land transportation. Our Freight Forwarders are certified through the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) and the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA), and are qualified for documentation and Dangerous Goods handling for all modes of transportation.

From pre-shipment, to in-transit, and finally arrival, PF Collins provides professional management of all Freight Forwarding and logistics requirements through every step of the process. We focus on the selection of optimal transport modes to ensure complete on-time, and cost-effective delivery of all international and domestic shipments.

During project planning and procurement, our Customs Consultants can review your project plans and recommend strategies to minimize customs duties and taxes on materials and equipment being imported for your project. For example, we can assist with Coasting Trade Applications, Advance Rulings, Free Trade Agreement Management, and GST Consulting.

We can provide advice on importing foreign vessels into Canada for your project activities. From drillships to dredgers, we have helped import a wide variety of vessels into Canada.

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Our Registered Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) can provide advice and representation for project personnel and vessel crews seeking entry into Canada. We have over 30 years of experience in assisting businesses employing temporary foreign workers to support their operations in Canada.

For foreign companies setting up operations in Canada, we help import equipment and bring in personnel. We also provide project administration services to ensure a smooth transition into your Canadian operations. For example, accounting/banking services, accommodations, lease of office space, tax advice, etc.

We offer Marine Agency services to support vessels imported into Canada for project activities. In addition to coordinating berth and dockside services, we assist with crew requirements and the handling of ships’ cargo. On your behalf, our Marine Agents will communicate with government and port officials and help to ensure your vessel operations remain compliant with all local laws and regulations.

In coordination with our Certified Customs Specialists, our Freight Forwarders and Expeditors ensure all import/export shipments and critical project materials arrive on time and on budget.

Coordinating expedited logistics and customs clearance for the import/export of materials and equipment and ships’ spares including completion of required documentation.

During your project, we arrange temporary and long-term storage of project materials and equipment at secure warehousing facilities. We also offer international export packaging, materials management, and consolidations at our warehousing and distribution facilities in St. John’s, NL and Dartmouth, NS.

Coasting Trade Services

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Looking for help navigating Canada’s Coasting Trade Act and Coasting Trade Licences for foreign and non-duty paid vessels?

Our Customs & Consulting Specialists can help you navigate the intricacies of Canada’s Coasting Trade Act to get your vessels where they need to go.

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