About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing Canada Post labor disruptions and offers insights for e-tailers on navigating shipping challenges.

In this special update, co-hosts Nick Agnetti and Jason Rowland with guest Mike Lorentzen, Senior Director Enterprise Sales at Asendia USA, break down the ongoing Canada Post labor disruptions. While a phased reopening is currently underway, delivery backlogs and rolling strikes in certain areas continue to affect shipments. The panel discusses the uncertainty around potential future strikes and alternative shipping solutions to help businesses bypass delays. Listeners will gain practical insights on navigating shipping disruptions, mitigating duties and taxes, and keeping cross-border e-commerce on track despite labor and operational challenges. Subscribe to our email list Request a consultation Mike Lorentzen | LinkedIn Mike Lorentzen, CSCP , serves as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales at Asendia USA , where he leads strategic initiatives to advance the company’s positioning in the global e-commerce logistics sector. Over the course of his career, Mike has established himself as a results-driven sales and business development executive with deep expertise in cross-border commerce. He combines his logistical insight and enterprise sales acumen to help brands scale…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick Agnetti, Jason Rowland

Guest: Mike Lorentzen

Topics covered

• Canada Post strike
• e-commerce logistics
• shipping disruptions
• cross-border commerce
• delivery backlogs

Keywords

• Canada Post
• e-commerce
• shipping delays
• logistics
• cross-border shipping

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Asendia USA

Places: Canada

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