Mayor of Chicago announces Livingston International to open U.S. headquarters in Chicago
Attention Business Editors March 6, 2015 International Customs and Trade Compliance firm is 32nd Company to Locate Headquarters in Chicago since 2011; Attracting Corporate Headquarters and Making Chicago a National Leader in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics are Key Tenets of the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs CHICAGO – Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that… Read more »
Livingston International and the National Small Business Association announce partnership to power small business growth
CHICAGO – Livingston International and the National Small Business Association (NSBA) are making it easier for small businesses to reap the benefits of international trade. The two organizations signed a partnership agreement that offers NSBA members solutions that Livingston designed for small businesses, and an educational platform to help them trade internationally. With this new… Read more »
Livingston International launches initiative to hire military veterans
Attention Business Editors DETROIT- Livingston International, a leading North American customs broker and trade compliance company, is launching an initiative to hire more military veterans in its U.S. offices. Noting that their military service provides veterans with valuable skills such as adaptability, mission-focus and a strong work ethic, Livingston announces its commitment to veterans at… Read more »
A Mobile App that Moves at the Speed of Trade
Livingston International Launches Cross-Border Trade App December 4, 2014 TORONTO – Truck drivers delivering commercial shipments across the Canada-U.S. border have a new ally to reduce their wait time at Customs: the Livingston International Tracker app. The app is specifically designed for carriers, giving drivers the information they need on the clearance status of their… Read more »
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 »