Cross-Border Fulfillment in Ontario

Ship to Canada. Delivered in 2 Days.

US and international brands use HELVIA to reach Canadian customers with domestic shipping speeds, zero surprise duties, and 30-50% lower costs than cross-border shipping.

99.8%
Target Accuracy
1-2 Day
GTA Delivery
$0
Minimums or Contracts
HELVIA Fulfillment Center - Barrie, Ontario
Same-Day Processing
Orders before 2 PM EST
99.8%
Target Accuracy
Same-Day
Order Processing
1-3 Day
Canadian Delivery
Zero
Minimums or Contracts

How It Works

Get your products to Canadian customers in 4 simple steps

1

Ship Your Inventory

Bulk-ship your products to our Ontario facility. One shipment, one customs clearance.

2

We Clear Customs

Our customs broker partners handle all import documentation and duties upfront.

3

We Store & Fulfill

Inventory stored securely. Orders processed same-day with barcode-verified accuracy.

4

2-Day Canadian Delivery

Your customers get fast domestic shipping, zero surprise duties, and easy returns.

The Cross-Border Math

See why pre-positioning inventory in Canada saves money and wins customers

Delivery Time
5-14 business days
1-3 business days
Customs Per Parcel
$15-25 brokerage fee
$0 - bulk import once
Customer Duties
Unpredictable charges at door
None - duties pre-paid
Shipping Cost
$11-19 per order
$8-15 per order
Returns
International (complex, expensive)
Domestic (simple, fast)
Customer Experience
Frustrating, high abandonment
Seamless, like a local brand

Based on industry averages for US-to-Canada e-commerce shipments. Actual savings depend on volume, product type, and shipping zones. Sources: PwC Canada, Ottawa Logistics, Stord.

Complete Fulfillment Solutions

Everything you need to scale your ecommerce business, from receiving to delivery

Multi-Channel Integration

Seamlessly connect all your sales channels

  • Automatic order import from all channels
  • Real-time inventory synchronization
  • Unified dashboard for all platforms

Same-Day Processing

Lightning-fast order fulfillment

  • Same-day shipping for orders before 2 PM
  • 1-2 day delivery to GTA and major Ontario cities
  • 99.8% order accuracy rate

Flexible Storage Solutions

Storage that scales with your business

  • Shared or dedicated warehouse space
  • Climate-controlled storage available
  • No minimum storage requirements

Advanced WMS Technology

Cutting-edge warehouse management

  • Real-time inventory tracking
  • AI-powered demand forecasting
  • Barcode scanning for accuracy

Seamlessly integrates with your platforms

Shopify
WooCommerce
Magento
BigCommerce
Amazon FBA/FBM
eBay
Etsy
Walmart Marketplace
Square
Wix

The Cross-Border Opportunity

Key market data driving the shift to Canadian domestic fulfillment

62%

of Canadian consumers have made cross-border purchases, but cite surprise duties and slow delivery as top friction points.

Capital One Shopping Research, 2026

$15-25

USD brokerage fee per cross-border parcel since Section 321 de minimis elimination in August 2025.

PwC Canada Trade Analysis, 2025

30-50%

shipping cost reduction when brands pre-position inventory in Canada and fulfill domestically vs cross-border per-parcel shipping.

Stord Cross-Border Logistics Report, 2025

5-14 days

typical cross-border delivery time to Canadian customers - vs 1-3 days with domestic Canadian fulfillment.

Ottawa Logistics Fulfillment Benchmarks, 2026

Technology That Gives You Control

Our advanced Warehouse Management System provides real-time visibility into every aspect of your inventory. Track orders, monitor stock levels, and access detailed analytics from anywhere.

Real-Time Inventory Tracking

See exactly what's in stock, what's on order, and what's shipped - updated every second

AI-Powered Demand Forecasting

Predict stock needs, optimize reorder points, and prevent stockouts before they happen

Custom Reporting & Analytics

Generate detailed reports on performance, costs, and trends to make data-driven decisions

Order Accuracy Rate99.8%
Same-Day ProcessingBefore 2 PM
GTA Delivery1-2 Days
Platform Integrations10+

Frequently Asked Questions

HELVIA is a technology-driven fulfillment center located in Barrie, Ontario specializing in cross-border e-commerce fulfillment. We help US and international brands sell in Canada with fast domestic delivery, and also serve Canadian ecommerce businesses with multi-channel order fulfillment, inventory management, and same-day processing.

Ready to Ship to Canada?

Get a free, no-obligation quote and discover how HELVIA can be your Canadian distribution arm. No minimums, no contracts, no hidden fees.