Navigate Shipping and Logistics for Your Agrifood Business

Shipping agrifood products to new markets involves more than choosing a carrier. From packaging and labeling requirements to export documentation, duties, and insurance, logistics decisions can have major impacts on cost, compliance, and delivery timelines. Join Export Navigator and guest experts for a 60-minute session on shipping and transportation considerations for agrifood exporters. This webinar will provide an overview of common shipping options, packaging and labeling requirements, and the documentation needed to move products across borders, including export declarations and permits. Whether you’re preparing your first shipment or preparing to scale, this session will help you understand your options and make informed shipping decisions. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Understand key shipping and transportation options for agrifood exports, including perishable products. 2. Recognize when duties, taxes, and insurance may apply to export shipments. 3. Understand the role of customs brokers and freight forwarders in the agrifood exporting ecosystem. 4. Identify packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements for exporting agrifood products. This session is the last webinar of a five-part series for B.C.’s agrifood businesses looking to grow as they seek new markets.