Tale

 It's a Tale of Two Blouses. I decided, about a month ago, on a day

with a freak snow storm, that there was a limit to my natural masochism

and that I was not going to make it out shopping on foot. So I ended up

ordering  two go-over-anything shirts that would get me through early Spring, 

from Amazon. One White, one Denim Blue.

To my surprise, I was taken to two different vendors, and the prices and delivery

dates were different. The blue cost twice what the white did, had a delivery charge, 

and came by courier in five days. The white had no delivery charge and arrived by mail

a month later. And although similar in shape, the Blue is a blend and does not require

ironing while the white is a see-through pure cotton and does.

Couldn't be happier with the purchase: I have one cover-up for cool and rainy days

and one for warm sunny ones. Oh, and the one that came by courier landed in an

Amazon hub in Canada (Missisauga), travelled by road to Montreal, and there were no

extra charges, tariffs or any of that. The one that arrived much later, I am guessing, came

by boat, and traversed the Suez canal, ported in Canada and was processed through 

Canada Post.

                                    

                                                                     

                                                             

Copilot:

Would a parcel from China, by post, travel by boat or plane?

It depends on the shipping method chosen! Parcels sent from China to Canada can travel by air or surface (sea).

Air freight is much faster, typically taking 6–10 business days. It's the preferred option for urgent deliveries.

Surface (sea) shipping is more economical but significantly slower, taking 1–3 months depending on the destination.

If you're expecting a package, the shipping method would depend on the service selected by the sender. Do you have a tracking number? That could give you more details on how it's traveling!

Do we know how purchases through Amazon make the trip?

Yes! Amazon purchases from China to Canada can travel by air, sea, train, or express courier depending on the shipping method chosen by the seller.

Express shipping (DHL, UPS, FedEx): Fastest option, typically 2–4 business days, but more expensive.

Air freight: A balance between speed and cost, usually 5–10 days.

Sea freight: Most economical for bulk shipments, but takes 30–45 days.

Train freight: A middle ground between air and sea in terms of cost and speed.

Amazon sellers shipping to Fulfillment Centers (FBA) must follow strict labeling and customs requirements. If you're tracking a package, the shipping method should be listed in your order details.

Are you waiting on an Amazon order from China? I can help you figure out the best way to track it!