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In business for over ninety years, PF Collins is Canada's
trusted, preferred, experienced international trader service
provider.
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about our history
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Our
Company
From locations in St. John’s, Halifax and Calgary, PF
Collins conducts business around the globe, handling thousands
of consignments, large and small, on behalf of a broad client
base. Our integrated trade solutions include customs, freight,
consulting, warehousing, crating, distribution, project logistics,
marine agency and immigration.
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Our
People
Our qualifications exceed national standards. Our freight
team has training with CIFFA and IATA and several of our forwarders
have achieved the Professional Freight Forwarder (PFF) designation,
the highest standard in our business. Import/export agents
handling your consignments hold the Certified Customs Specialist
(CCS) designation from the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers.
PF Collins also has three fully licensed customs brokers on
staff. Two of our Import Raters are qualified with the CCS
(USA) designation in addition to their Canadian certification.
Senior Managers have, on average, 25 years experience in customs
and freight logistics. Industry leaders regularly call on
our consultants to provide specialist expertise in all aspects
of transportation and customs management for their Canadian
operations. Additionally, our Immigration Consultants are
certified with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory
Council, a federally mandated institution that provides guidelines
and certification for Immigration Consultants.
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ISO
9001:2008
PF
Collins International Trade Solutions (PFC) strives to consistently
meet or exceed the needs of our customers and the national
standards applicable to our industry, and continuously improves
our internal processes and customer service.
PF Collins' Quality Management System (QMS) complies with
the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. Having a QMS in compliance
since February 2001, PF Collins provides reliable service
that meets worldwide quality standards.
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Health
Safety & Environment
As
a part of our Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality
(HSSEQ) programs, we are active participants in the Certificate
of Recognition (COR) Program and we are in good standing with
Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association
(NLCSA).
Health
& Safety is an integral part of the day-to-day operations
within our company. It is a vital part of maintaining a safe
and friendly atmosphere and is a key component in protecting
the health and safety of our employees, clients, property,
sub-contractors, the environment and the public. Working in
a healthy and safe manner is a condition of employment at
PF Collins.
All
employees are required to follow safe work practices to protect
themselves and others, wear and use the required personal
protective equipment, participate in health and safety training
programs and inform Managers and/or Supervisors of unsafe
work conditions.
Managers
and/or Supervisors are responsible for maintaining health
and safety programs, identifying health and safety needs,
communicating safety hazards, investigating hazardous conditions
and accidents, providing training, supplying and wearing appropriate
safety and personal protective equipment, and ensuring all
equipment is properly maintained and meets legislated health
and safety standards. Their role is supported by input from
all employees.
NLCSA_Certificate_of_Recognition_Program-Letter_of_Good_Standing.pdf
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Security
All
employees and suppliers working on behalf of PF Collins are
expected to take all measures to ensure the security and safe
handling of our client’s equipment and properties.
PF Collins is registered in the following programs:
• Air
Cargo Security
• Partners
in Protection
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Air
Cargo Security (ACS)
ACS
is a two-pronged approach focusing on:
• Strengthening
supply chain security; and
• Improving
air cargo security
For more information on ACS, click on the link below:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/aviationsecurity/asc-41.htm
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Partners
in Protection (PIP)
PF
Collins is a member of the Partners in Protection program
which is designed to enlist the co-operation of private industry
in efforts to enhance border security, combat organized crime
and terrorism, increase awareness of customs compliance issues,
and help detect and prevent contraband smuggling. For more
information on PIP, click on the link below.
For more information on PIP, click on the link below.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/pip-pep/menu-eng.html
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Our
philosophy
Every day, business at PF Collins is conducted with
a “People First” philosophy, sincerely dedicated
to providing exemplary customer service. Service is our product
and we are committed to delivering the best possible product
to every client we serve.
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Associations
To help advance the interests and concerns of our clients, PF
Collins staff are actively involved in a number of industry
and trade associations, including:
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Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)
• International
Air Transport Agency (IATA)
• Canadian
Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB)
• Canadian
Sufferance Warehouse Association
• Canadian
Federation of Independent Business
• Immigration
Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)
• NOIA
• OTANS
• St.
John’s Board of Trade
• Halifax
Chamber of Commerce
• Calgary
Chamber of Commerce
• Newfoundland
& Labrador Employers’ Council.
• Nova
Scotia Employers’ Council
• International
Personnel Management Association
• Canadian
Payroll Association
• Transportation
Club of Newfoundland & Labrador
• Transportation
Club Halifax/Dartmouth
• Moncton
Chamber of Commerce
• Charlottetown
Chamber of Commerce
• Conception
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
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