Livingston International promotes Matt Goodman to President, Global Trade Management
Attention Business Editors CHICAGO – Today Livingston International announced that Matt Goodman, formerly Vice President of its Global Trade Management operation, has been appointed President of the division. Goodman joined Livingston in January 2012 when the company acquired the customs and trade compliance operation formerly known as Vastera from J.P. Morgan. This acquisition moved Livingston… Read more »
Candace Sider wins Prestigious Trade Leadership Award
Attention Business Editors TORONTO, October 9, 2014 – Candace Sider, vice president for regulatory affairs at Livingston International, won the 2014 Trade Compliance Leadership CATIE Award for her unparalleled commitment and innovation in policy and international trade. Livingston is the only company to have won two CATIEs since the award program started in 2009. CATIE… Read more »
Livingston International Inc. responds to claim
TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2014 /CNW/ – Earlier today, we were made aware of a class action lawsuit filed against Livingston International Inc. regarding our overtime pay practices. Livingston takes these allegations very seriously and will be reviewing the claim to understand the allegations and determine our next steps. We value our employees and recognize their contribution to our… Read more »
Livingston International creates new position to reflect its regulatory affairs expertise; names Candace Sider to role
Attention Business Editors September 16, 2014 TORONTO, Canada – Importers and exporters rely on Livingston International to stay ahead of the risks and opportunities created by the constantly evolving regulatory changes impacting global trade, compliance and risk management. To better reflect the company’s integral role in regulatory affairs for its clients, Livingston has appointed Candace Sider… Read more »
Livingston International acquires FPA Customs Brokers, Inc. to strengthen position in U.S. air/sea brokerage market
Attention Business Editors August 12, 2014 TORONTO, Canada – Livingston International, has acquired New York-based FPA Customs Brokers, Inc., Livingston CEO Steven C. Preston announced today. The acquisition bolsters Livingston’s air/sea customs brokerage operations, and expands the company’s presence in the United States. Notably, it strengthens Livingston’s footprint in New York and Los Angeles, the… Read more »
Livingston International named “Supply Chain Vendor of the Year” by Staples Canada Inc.
Attention Business Editors August 6, 2014 TORONTO, Canada – Livingston International, a leading North American provider of customs brokerage and trade compliance services, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as Staples Canada Inc.’s Supply Chain Vendor of the Year for 2013. Livingston has worked closely with Staples since its entry into the… Read more »
Livingston International warns of likely price increase on refined sugar products
CHICAGO – Canadian consumers are likely to experience sugar shock this fall when they buy products made with refined sugar — and not only food. Pharmaceuticals and chemicals using sugar will probably cost more as well. The reason is an anticipated increase on sugar duties for U.S. companies exporting sugar to Canada. The Canada Border… Read more »
Livingston International appoints new U.S. president, chief financial officer
Attention Business Editors June 20, 2014 CHICAGO – Livingston International, North America’s leading company focused on customs brokerage and trade compliance, appointed Christopher Logan as U.S. president and Sharon Sritong as chief financial officer. Both Logan and Sritong will work out of Livingston’s U.S. headquarters in Chicago. “Christopher and Sharon bring strong leadership experience and… Read more »
Livingston International appoints Roy Coburn as President, Canada
Attention Business Editors February 19, 2014 TORONTO – Livingston International announced today that Roy Coburn would become the new President, Livingston Canada. During his two-year tenure as President, Livingston U.S., net revenues tripled and the company significantly expanded an important and growing operation in U.S. Brokerage Air/Sea and on the Southern Border. “Roy is our… Read more »
Livingston International acquires transportation and customs brokerage firm Advantex Express
Attention Business Editors October 16, 2013 TORONTO, Canada – Livingston International has acquired the assets of Advantex Express Inc. as well as the shares of its two U.S. entities, Advantex Express, Inc. and Andina Group International, Inc. (collectively “Advantex”), Livingston’s CEO, Steve Preston, announced today. “With the acquisition of this transportation services and customs brokerage… Read more »