Learn How Norship Works
With 15 years of arctic shipping experience, we're Nunavut's first choice for freight forwarding and procurement. We source, purchase, pickup, receive, store and/or ship anything* by air and sea.
Make a request
Fill out the Freight Forwarding Request Form below then send your items to our Ottawa warehouse;
Your Name c/o Northern Shopper
46 Antares Drive, Unit 1
Nepean, ON
K2E7Z1
We do our thing
Once your form is received our team gets busy fulfilling your request - whether that's purchasing and picking up or simply receiving items you ship to us. We will send you an invoice for the services rendered as well as shipping costs.
You get your thing
Your invoice will have a tracking number on it, use it to follow your shipment with Canadian North Cargo.
Use Northern Shopper to receive, pickup, purchase, store, and ship
By air, sea and ground. For business, government and individuals.
Commercial Air Freight vs Sealift
Northern Shopper can ship *anything up north. Refer to this quick reference guide to learn the differences between freight services and sealift.
Air freight gets it there faster. Sealift gets more there for less.
Air Freight |
Sealift |
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Urgent orders, fresh and frozen food, smaller shipments |
Large items, bulk food, equipment & supplies |
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Fast |
Slower |
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Higher cost per kg |
Much lower cost per kg, sometimes even free with subsidies |
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Multiple times per week, year round |
3 to 4 times per year |
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Almost any size |
Any size |
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Best for fresh, frozen and weekly food needs |
Great for large quantities of non-perishable food |
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✕ |
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Order daily |
Requires advance planning |
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✕ |
WE CAN TRACK IT DOWN
Are you coming up empty handed in your search for tools, equipment or materials? Our procurement team will get it done and in your hands.
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Your very own Ottawa shipping address
Tired of local stores overcharging or not stocking what you want? Shop online and ship to us, and we'll ship to you by air or sea!
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