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LIVINGSTONINTERNATIONALA corporate profile, history, products,services and coverage.Simplify Trade
CLEARINGTHE WAYLivingston International focuses on customsbrokerage and trade compliance, offeringinternational trade consulting, global trademanagement and freight forwarding.Quick factsLargest customs broker in CanadaThird largest entry filer in the U.S.One of the largest filers of AutomatedCommercial Environment (ACE) entriesin the U.S.Diverse client base of over 48,000importers and exportersLocated at over 110 key bordercrossings, sea ports, airports and otherstrategic locations in the U.S., Canada,Mexico, Europe and AsiaApproximately 3,100 employeesin 15 countries296 licensed customs brokers and 310certified customs specialists globally
By continually investing in our people, process andtechnologies, we give businesses the edge they demandin today’s highly competitive marketplace.LeadershipPutting clients firstOur specialization in customs clearance and trade compli-At Livingston, we understand that the very things our clientsance is the cornerstone of our business. As a leadingship are the lifeblood of their company. That is why wecustoms broker in Canada and the U.S., we simplifyprovide them with consistent service and constant supportimporting and exporting by managing the vast nexus of24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.government agencies, regulations, protocols and information. We create a fast and efficient digital informationexchange so goods flow seamlessly, across borders andGrowing strongacross the globe.Keeping trade flowingLivingston is committed to growing organically, but alsoinvesting where it matters. Our strategy aims to grow ourU.S. market share and our lines of business. We’re doingWe are in the information business, capturing, validating,this by winning new clients, offering additional services toand delivering information to help manage supply chains.existing clients, enhancing our technology, and leadingOur operating systems and technology are designed andindustry change. Where there’s a good fit, we also acquireupgraded to drive efficiency. Our internal processes areother U.S. customs brokers with attractive air/oceanstandardized and all of our offices are connected to balancebrokerage and forwarding capabilities.workflow and keep our clients’ goods moving. We havethe skills and systems to transform a data-intensive processinto a fast and efficient digital information flow so goodsOur purposeaccelerate across borders and around the globe.In a highly security-driven world, the ability to ship goodsSIMPLIFYTRADEacross borders is no easy task. That is why clients look toWe provide clarity in a world of trade complexity, soLivingston to help avert risk before their shipments arrive atbusiness can grow further, faster and smarter.Mitigating riskthe border. With a strong focus on trade compliance, wemitigate risk by staying on top of legislation and evolvingtrends, and design practical solutions to address futureregulatory changes before they become enacted.
OURSERVICESWhether you have 5 shipments a year or 5000, a single supplier or a global supplychain, Livingston is your business partner in customs and trade management.Customs BrokerageTrade TechnologyWe help you manage your imports and complianceprocesses every step of the way, reducing risk andimproving your visibility in the customs process.Scalable and automated, Livingston's trade softwaresimplifies the complexities of global trade for all companiesand every level of shipment volume.U.S., Canada and Mexico customs clearanceForeign trade zone servicesSelf-clearance solutionsNon-resident importer servicesGlobal trade managementCustoms information accessFreight trackingSelf-filing solutionsGlobal Trade ManagementFreight ForwardingFor larger companies, we offer long-term management of allglobal trade operations and compliance. We can supportyour team with the right talent, processes and technologyWe arrange the most efficient transportation by air,ocean, rail, truck or intermodal, from point of originthrough to final destination.Import/export operations solutionsGlobal product data managementDuty managementRestricted party screening servicesU.S.-Mexico border managementAir, ocean and ground freightSpecial project cargo movesExport documentationFreight management servicesCargo insuranceTrade ConsultingBusiness Process OutsourcingOur experts help you implement compliance programs,manage NAFTA Certificates, meet audit requirements,recover duties and taxes, and manage border security.We help streamline your business with programmanagement, information management, andcontact center services.International trade complianceInternational trade agreementsDuty and tax recoveryAppeals, disputes and disclosuresSupply-chain safety and securityCustomized training and support servicesProgram managementCarrier and eManifest servicesContact center servicesInformation management
Trade Technology.Simplify your operations.Customs information accessCheck the customs release status of yourshipments. Search entry summary details byproduct, supplier and carrier. Perform trend andscenario analysis by imported product, vendor andcountry of origin for any specified time period.Global trade managementTradeSphere global trade management software:A compliance manager’s ultimate globaldashboard. Manage your import and export tradeprocesses. Control fixed costs. Maintain a globaltrade compliance audit trail. And more.Self-filing solutionsLarge-scale importers: Complete the customsrelease and entry processing with our do-it-yourselfcustoms clearance systems. File with U.S. CBP andCBSA in Canada. Get expert support from Livingston when you need it. It’s the ideal safety net.Freight trackingEasily track your shipments. See completeddocumentation related to your cargo. Get anestimated delivery time that is continuouslyupdated. Receive freight management reports thatyou can share with others.
WE’VE GOTYOU COVEREDWith Livingston personnel in 110 offices worldwide and more than500 partner agents in 200 cities around the globe, Livingston has thepeople and resources in place to get your shipments where they needto be - on time, every time.Livingston Office LocationsCountries with Livingston officesLivingston Agent LocationsCountries with Livingston agent offices
OURCOMPANYFounded in 1945 in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Livingston offers expert trade-related servicesthroughout North America and globally, to companies involved in international trade.With over 70 years of experience and an unparalleled depth of knowledge, weeducate companies engaged in international trade and serve as their trusted advisor.Historical highlights19451978Gerry Livingston’s exportpackaging firm incorporated, underthe name Livingston Lumber &Manufacturing Ltd.1993Launched intocustoms brokerage.2006Expanded into U.S. customsbrokerage, to become the firstcustoms broker operating coastto coast in both countries.Acquired PBB Global Logistics,Livingston’s largest competitor, tostrengthen U.S. brokerage, air/seaand freight forwarding capabilities201220112010Acquired customs and trade compliance business,formerly known as Vastera, from JPMorgan,extending operations to Mexico, Europe and Asia.Expanded U.S. services with acquisitions ofDell Will, M.G. Maher, MBLX, Evans and Wood,and Norman G. Jensen.Acquired Hipage, increasingair/ocean strength and gainingpresence in southeastern U.S.Acquired Maquilogistics,establishing a presence alongthe U.S.-Mexico border.2013201420152016Acquired Advantex Express andAndina Group International to furtherexpand our U.S. and Canadian freightforwarding and brokerage capabilities.Acquired FPA Customs Brokers,based in New York and LosAngeles, increasing specializationin the retail and textile industries.Expanded into India throughGlobal Trade Managementservices to support clients.Expanded into Taiwan throughGlobal Trade Managementservices to support clients.Acquired Affiliated CustomsBrokers, further expandingbrokerage and freightforwarding offering in Quebec.
Contact LivingstonCALL 1-800-837-1063or visit www.livingstonintl.comOnline resourcesEducational webinarsTo access our extensive database, goLivingston offers a number of live and on-demand webinars,to www.livingstonintl.com/resources,free of charge, every month. You can find a list of upcomingwhere you will find:webinars at www.livingstonintl.com/webinars.Useful resources for importers/exportersOur webinars are hosted by Livingston‘s subject matterGuides for importing and exportingexperts, who have the knowledge and experience toCommonly used formsanswer all of your trade and compliance questions.Guides to government regulations andcustoms requirementsIndustry news and advisoriesTopics include:Importing to CanadaImporting to the U.S.Shipment trackingNAFTA complianceCanadian sales taxValuation (U.S. and Canada)Track your shipments on the go. The Livingston ShipmentAnd many moreTracker App lets you quickly and easily check the clearancestatus of your shipments through the U.S. and CanadianTo attend, simply click on the session date and fill in theborders, keeping you informed of your shipment’s status noregistration form. Be sure to check back often to see whatmatter where you are. The Livingston Shipment Tracker Appnew and exciting webinars we have coming up.can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play,or BlackBerry World.At your desk? Get real-time status updates of yourshipments with Shipment plify Trade
Livingston International focuses on customs brokerage and trade compliance, offering international trade consulting, global trade management and freight forwarding. Quick facts Largest customs broker in Canada Third largest entry filer in the U.S. One of the largest filers of A
