Canadian pickup planning
Origin hours, loading method, cargo readiness and export-party contacts are confirmed.
Southbound cross-border freight
Canada-to-U.S. freight shipping for planned southbound moves
Coordinate eligible exports from Canadian origins to U.S. destinations with equipment, documents, crossing information and delivery appointments aligned before dispatch.
This page focuses specifically on southbound Canada-to-U.S. freight. The broader cross-border hub covers both directions and multiple service modes.
Service scope
Transportation planning that fits the freight.
Coordinate eligible exports from Canadian origins to U.S. destinations with equipment, documents, crossing information and delivery appointments aligned before dispatch.
Southbound border coordination
Customs-broker details, commercial data and crossing instructions are aligned with the transportation plan.
U.S. delivery follow-through
Consignee appointments, access requirements and delivery communication are reviewed before arrival.
Before capacity is booked
Information our team will review
- Canadian shipper and U.S. consignee details
- Commercial invoice and commodity description
- Importer and customs-broker contacts
- Equipment, weight and dimension requirements
- Requested crossing and delivery timing
Freight profiles
Common industries and use cases
- Canadian manufacturing
- Building products
- Food and packaged goods
- Machinery and equipment
Coordination workflow
From shipment data to delivery follow-through.
Define the cargo
Confirm what is moving, how it is prepared and which handling conditions apply.
Select equipment
Review capacity, protection, loading access and route requirements.
Align the movement
Coordinate facilities, timing, documents and communication expectations.
Manage milestones
Share relevant pickup, transit and delivery information with shipment contacts.
Coverage and related services
Plan the lane with the full shipment context.
Eligible southbound road-freight lanes from Canadian provinces to U.S. destinations.
Every request is subject to cargo suitability, operating conditions and available qualified capacity. Instant Logistics does not replace the shipper’s customs broker, legal adviser or regulated safety responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about Canada to U.S. freight shipping.
Who is the importer of record?
The commercial parties determine the importer of record. Confirm that information with your customs broker before pickup.
Do you prepare customs entries?
No. A licensed customs broker handles customs entry work. Instant Logistics coordinates transportation information with the confirmed parties.
Which Canadian origins are supported?
Eligible requests can be reviewed across provinces, subject to lane, cargo and available capacity.
Can oversized freight move southbound?
Eligible oversized shipments require complete dimensions, route review, equipment planning and any required permits.
What should I send for a quote?
Provide origin, U.S. destination, dates, cargo, dimensions, weight, loading method and customs-party information.
Request a detailed review
Tell us what is moving, where and when.
Send the complete cargo profile for an eligibility and capacity review.