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Learn about e-commerce and exporting

This online event focuses on mastering logistics, customs and regulatory aspects of e-commerce.
 
E-commerce offers tremendous opportunities. Mastering the logistics, customs and regulatory aspects are essential to success. Alberta agriculture and agri-food companies are invited to register for this online event, taking place Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
 
Participants will learn from an import-export consultant about:
  • the basic documentation requirements of exporting overseas
  • the basic components of customs compliance
  • who arranges and pays for freight, customs and similar costs
  • managing taxes at destination
  • packaging and labelling
  • the different modes of transport and choosing a carrier
  • handling returns
  • marketplaces, fulfillment centres and 3PL’s
Source : alberta.ca

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