
U.S. companies with regular Canadian orders are re‑evaluating fulfillment strategies as border delays, rising transportation costs, and recent tariff changes erode the efficiency of U.S‑centric models. Positioning inventory in Canada—either via owned warehouses or third‑party logistics providers—removes the final customs step, cuts landed costs, and aligns delivery expectations with Canadian consumers. The shift also buffers supply chains against policy volatility and improves overall network resilience. Experts argue that Canadian warehousing should be treated as a core network design decision rather than a peripheral tweak.

Even minor incidents can trigger a rock‑in‑a‑pond effect that reverberates through global supply chains, as illustrated by the 2021 Ever Given blockage that stalled $9.6 billion of goods daily. A recent study shows 52 % of companies lose more than a month...