Press Releases

Livingston International warns of likely price increase on refined sugar products

Posted on: Friday, August 1st, 2014

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

Posted on: Friday, June 20th, 2014

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

Posted on: Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

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

Posted on: Wednesday, October 16th, 2013

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 »

Livingston International warns of unprecedented trade regulation changes coming in 2014

Posted on: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013

Importers and exporters urged to start planning now Attention Business Editors September 3, 2013 CHICAGO – There are a number of major trade regulation changes coming in 2014, unprecedented in both number and magnitude.  These shifts affect every company that imports into, or exports from, Canada or the U.S., with some regulations requiring new licensing… Read more »

Livingston International software helps companies automate trade compliance, control costs

Posted on: Wednesday, August 21st, 2013

Attention Business Editors August 20, 2013 CHICAGO – Livingston International has released TradeSphere®, software designed to automate trade compliance and reduce human error in the highly regulated and complex world of international trade. With governments around the world constantly introducing new international trade regulations, TradeSphere’ s automated steps assist with compliance by keeping track of… Read more »

Livingston International welcomes new CEO

Posted on: Thursday, August 15th, 2013

Attention Business Editors August 15, 2013 TORONTO, Canada – Livingston International announced today the appointment of Steven C. Preston as the company’s new CEO, effective immediately.  With an impressive track record as a leader of organizations undergoing significant growth and innovation, Preston will lead the next phase of the company’s evolution, building on the momentum… Read more »

Livingston International agrees to acquire transportation and customs brokerage firm Advantex Express

Posted on: Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Attention Business Editors July 25, 2013 TORONTO, Canada – Livingston International has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 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 president and CEO, Peter Luit, announced today. Advantex is a… Read more »

Livingston International Inc. announces the completion of the tender offer for its Notes

Posted on: Thursday, April 18th, 2013

Attention Business Editors April 18, 2013 TORONTO, Canada – Livingston International Inc. (“Livingston“) announced today that the conditions of its previously announced tender offer for its 10.125% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2015 (the “Notes“) have been satisfied, and it has accepted for purchase all of the Notes that were validly tendered prior to the expiration… Read more »

Livingston International Inc. announces expiration of tender offer for its Notes

Posted on: Thursday, April 18th, 2013

Attention Business Editors April 17, 2013 TORONTO, Canada – Livingston International Inc. (“Livingston“) announced today, April 17, 2013, the expiration of its previously announced tender offer for its $135,000,000 principal amount of 10.125% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2015 (the “Notes“).  The terms and conditions of the tender offer are set forth in the Offer to… Read more »