CBSA Seeks Applications for Hamilton Highway Sufferance Warehouse Licence

CBSA Customs Notices

Published February 27th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is seeking applications for a licence to operate a public highway sufferance warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario. Interested parties must submit applications through the CARM Client Portal within 14 days of the notice publication date.

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What changed

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a notice inviting applications for a licence to operate a public highway sufferance warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario. This notice specifies that successful applicants must meet the requirements of the Customs Sufferance Warehouses Regulations and operate the facility to store in-bond goods. Applications must be submitted via the CARM Client Portal.

Companies interested in operating this warehouse must submit their applications within 14 calendar days of the notice's publication date. This is a critical deadline for entities looking to engage in bonded warehousing operations in the Hamilton area. Failure to apply by the deadline will result in the forfeiture of the opportunity. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Melanie Iannitelli at the CBSA.

What to do next

Review application requirements for highway sufferance warehouse licence in Hamilton.
Submit complete application through the CARM Client Portal by the specified deadline.
Ensure facility meets Customs Sufferance Warehouses Regulations requirements.

Source document (simplified)

Customs Notice 26-06: Highway Sufferance Warehouse Advertisement (Hamilton, Ontario)

**Hamilton,

February 27, 2026
**

The CBSA is inviting applications for a licence to operate a public “ bw ” type highway sufferance warehouse under the authority of the Hamilton CBSA office.
The successful applicant must provide a warehouse facility that meets the requirements of the Customs Sufferance Warehouses Regulations and operate the facility as a public sufferance warehouse to store in-bond goods.
With the release of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, applicants must submit a complete application through the CARM Client Portal (CCP). For more information on applying to operate a sufferance warehouse in Canada, please see Memorandum D4-1-4: Customs Sufferance Warehouses.
Applications must be received no later than 14 calendar days after the publication date of this notice. Please direct any questions concerning this notice to:

Melanie Iannitelli
A/Chief of Operations
Canada Border Services Agency
9300 Airport Road, Suite 1230
Mount Hope, Ontario
L0R 1W0

Phone: 905-679-2000
CBSA.Warehouse-417-Entrepots.ASFC@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca