Because organic products are minimally processed and contain no synthetic preservatives, they can be more perishable than their conventional counterparts. Transportation technology has changed our food system, allowing long-distance trade of perishable products. Often food travels vast distances to reach its consumer and during transportation food is lost and greenhouse gases are emitted. Reducing waste and the ecological footprint of food transportation remain critical issues in the sector.

Here tools related to the transport of agricultural products, including animals, issues of safety and traceability, are contained.