13 part 1: Cross-Border Chaos: The 2024 Canada Post Work Stoppage and Its Ripple Effect on e-Commerce

Featuring special guests Dave Mays, CEO Broad Reach, an Asendia company, and Tom Foley, Vice President Government Affairs & Client Retention, Asendia USA, along with co-hosts Nick Agnetti and the introduction of a new co-host, Jason Rowland, the episode delves into the recent Canada Post work stoppage and its significant impact on cross-border logistics. The conversation explores the breakdown in negotiations between Canada Post and the CUPW, shedding light on the strike's implications for both businesses and consumers. Additionally, the team examines the operational hurdles encountered by logistics firms, leading to substantial delays in millions of parcels during the peak shipping season of 2024.

Dave Mays | LinkedIn

Dave Mays, CEO of Broad Reach, brings over two decades of experience in cross-border e-commerce logistics with a specific expertise in developing best-in-class solutions for retailers selling to Canada. Dave Mays has a wealth of industry experience and a proven track record of establishing and growing market-leading cross-border e-commerce logistics businesses, with a special focus on US to Canada. Mays works closely with Asendia USA to boost its offering to this market with more robust e-commerce solutions than ever before.

Tom Foley | LinkedIn

Tom Foley is the Vice President, Government Affairs and Customer Retention for Asendia USA. Tom spent 30+ years with the US Postal Service where he spent most of that time involved with international business. Tom is considered one of the leading experts in international postal procedures and regulations. He is very active in Postal and Government organizations. He is the Chairman of the International Mailers Advisory Group (IMAG) and is also on the Board of Directors for the Parcel Shippers Association.

Learn more about this topic:

• Broad Reach - An Asendia Company
• Asendia USA offers Canada e-commerce shipping alternative during peak season strike
• Asendia USA: Global hotspot service updates
• Shipping to Canada with Asendia USA
• Canada - Update on strike

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