About Us

The World Is Our Playground

GROUPE TRANSIT was established in 2017 with the vision of its president, Jacques Bédard, to leverage his over 35 years of experience in the food industry. The goal was to assist Canadian, American, and European food manufacturers in penetrating export markets and opening new markets for their products, whether frozen or dry, with a logistics partner who understands the regulatory and customs complexity of shipping food products internationally.

Groupe Transit Solutions and Value Proposition

In an industry with high-quality standards, being a preferred partner for supporting the introduction of new products to the food export marketplaces us in an enviable position compared to competitors offering a more transactional service rather than strategic support, which is the trademark of Groupe Transit.

Our Mission

Groupe Transit’s mission is to make exporting our clients’ products across America and Europe as easy and seamless as delivering an order to the neighboring city. Under one roof, we serve as strategic advisors to accompany and facilitate supply chain management with a focus on the food industry. Our expertise in regulatory compliance and customs ensures our clients have the proper documents and certificates to avoid being stopped at entry points in the Americas and Europe.

Groupe Transit is a 4PL (Fourth Party Logistics) provider that selects the best logistics partners based on our clients’ needs. This includes customs clearance, transportation by air, sea, road, and multimodal (rail), as well as warehousing and distribution services.

Our Values and Culture

Respect

We value fairness and dignity, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for our team and partners.

Integrity

We act with honesty and responsibility, ensuring our actions align with our relationships and commitments.

Innovation

We embrace creativity and new ideas, constantly seeking better solutions to stay ahead in our industry.

Professionalism

We are dedicated to delivering excellence through our expertise, ensuring high standards in everything we do.

Our Team

Today, GROUPE TRANSIT relies on a team deployed across Canada, the United States, and Europe to offer foreign food companies services such as transportation, customs clearance, logistics, regulatory and customs compliance verification, as well as international e-commerce sales and logistics.

Our Approach: Groupe Transit Trade Solutions

The company focuses on supporting the sales efforts of manufacturers by accompanying them in each preparatory phase of exportation, offering solutions for coordinating logistics steps and managing the documentation of each shipment. In addition to validating labeling and customs compliance, we provide services such as FDA Agent, FSVP Importer, Food Facility Registration (FFR), as well as USDA and USDA Importer services for products covered by the USDA. For Canada, we work with the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency), and in Europe, we collaborate with the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority).

A Service Offer Focused on Integrating Strategic Elements of Our Clients' Supply Chain

Regulatory Compliance Consulting and Documentation Services (FDA/CFIA/EFSA)

Customs Clearance Proposal (USA/Canada/Europe):

  • Documentation and clearance in each country
  • Bond (USA/Canada)
  • CFIA/Food Inspection Agency License
  • Europe:
    • Consulting fees for EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) regulatory compliance
    • Import/export documentation and customs brokerage
    • Fiscal representative for VAT refunds, specific to each country

Transportation:

  • Ocean freight (FCL/LCL based on Incoterms)
  • Air freight and small parcels/samples
  • Road transportation (across Canada and the United States)

Warehousing in Canada/USA/Europe:

  • Canada (Food Grade): Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver
  • USA (Food Grade): See Group Transit map
  • Last Mile Consolidation and Distribution:
    • France/Europe: Food grade warehousing and last-mile distribution in each of the European Union countries, including the UK.
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