Beyond Borders Podcast

Importing food has its own unique challenges and requirements. Our guest, Kelly Dinius will provide you with an overview of the process of importing food and working with the FDA.

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Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) have an important role to play in keeping Canadians, and our resources safe and protected from harm.  PGAs control the way goods are produced, monitor the safety of food, ensure transportation safety, and more. Our guest, Sara Hiebert explains the types of PGAs, how they are involved with importing and how to ensure that you are compliant with regulations. 

When importing and exporting, there are many details that need to be addressed in order to guarantee that a shipment makes it to its destination as quickly as possible. Quick clearances at the border prevent supply chain disruptions and help to avoid unnecessary penalties. Our guest, Erica Rotermann will give you her top tips to ensure your shipments clear quickly. 

Supplier Diversity programs exist to ensure that underrepresented companies are able to participate in inclusive supply chains. Our guest, Anka Wimbush will help you understand Supplier Diversity, and how it can benefit your business.

Selecting a Customs Broker is a big decision for your business and is a choice that should not be made without careful consideration. Our guest, Paul Van Wijk, will give you the tools you need to find the right Broker, saving you costly penalties and delays. 

Correctly completing a Canada Customs Invoice is a vital step in the importing process into Canada. Errors can result in delays in your shipment crossing the border. Our guest, Sara Hiebert will help you master the skill of completing a Canada Customs Invoice to ensure accuracy and reduce delays.

If you’ve done business at the US – Mexico border, you know that there are abundant opportunities, but also unique challenges. Trade at the Mexico-US border can be complex, but our Customs 101 Mexico podcast with Karina Huddy and Heidi VanderPloeg will help you understand the process, minimize delays and make trade simple and efficient.

If you’ve done business at the US – Mexico border, you know that there are abundant opportunities, but also unique challenges. Trade at the Mexico-US border can be complex, but our Customs 101 Mexico podcast with Karina Huddy will help you understand the process, minimize delays and make trade simple and efficient. 

Third-party logistics (or 3PL / TPL) is a term that is associated with the logistics and supply chain, and it refers to the use of a third party to outsource parts of a company’s distribution and fulfillment services. Our guest, Erica Rotermann explains everything that you need to know about being, or working with a 3PL.

The United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement was signed on November 30, 2018, at the G20 in Argentina after more than a year of contentious negotiations. To find out where we stand now, and how to be prepared for this new agreement to enter into force, listen in to this podcast featuring Jo Dee Potter, Supervisor, Compliance Trade Programs at Buckland.