1-800-837-1063 Contact Us Schedule a Call Shipment Tracker Client Login Français Services Resources Trade News Careers Company Get a Quote Home About Us History History Historical highlights 1945 Gerry Livingston’s export packaging firm incorporated, under the name Livingston Lumber & Manufacturing Ltd. Grows for 30 years in warehousing and transportation. 1960 The Tillsonburg “Livvies,” a local basketball team sponsored by Gerry Livingston, won the Canadian basketball championships. 1967 Name changed to Livingston Industries Limited. 1978 Launched into customs brokerage. Grew by acquisition over the next 10 years. 1981 Changed name to Livingston International. 1986 Businesses restructured under Livingston Group. Customs brokerage unit named Livingston International. 1993 Expanded into U.S. customs brokerage, to become the first customs broker operating coast to coast in both countries. 1997 Livingston International bought by private equity investment firm, CAI Capital. 1999 Bought Blaiklock, a Canadian customs broker about 25% Livingston’s size, with international freight forwarding; Blaiklock Inc. was Canada’s oldest customs brokerage firm, established in 1876. 2000-2001 Named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies in 2000. Requalified for the award again in 2001. 2002 Became publicly traded as an income trust, trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange: LIV.UN. Acquired Consultrans, a small transportation brokerage company, to double its North American truck operation. 2003 Acquired Osowski, a Chicago-based customs broker and freight forwarder, to launch into U.S. air/sea business. 2005 Bought Great Lakes, a U.S. northern border broker, and its software arm, which developed SmartBorder® for U.S. air/sea brokers. Acquired Searail, a Vancouver-based vehicle transportation broker. 2006 Successfully acquired PBB Global Logistics, Livingston’s largest competitor, a Canadian-based customs broker and third-party logistics provider operating in North America. 2010 Was acquired by Sterling Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Acquired Maquilogistics, establishing a presence along the U.S.-Mexico border. 2011 Acquired Hipage, increasing air/ocean strength and gaining presence in southeastern U.S. 2012 Acquired customs and trade compliance business, formerly known as Vastera, from JPMorgan, extending operations to Mexico, Europe and Asia. Expanded customs brokerage and international freight forwarding capabilities primarily in U.S. with acquisition of Dell Will, Maher, Evans and Wood, Jensen and MBLX. 2013 Acquired Advantex Express Inc. in Canada as well as its two U.S. entities, Advantex Express, Inc. and Andina Group International. 2014 Acquired FPA Customs Brokers, based in New York and Los Angeles, increasing specialization in the retail and textile industries. 2015 Expanded into Brazil and India through Global Trade Management services to support clients. 2016 Expanded into Taiwan through Global Trade Management services to support clients. Acquired Montreal-based Affiliated Customs Brokers including its related companies: Affiliated Customs Brokers USA, J.A. Léveillé & Fils, P. Mines Customs Brokers, A.W.W. Kyle Logistics Inc., and ACTS. RECENT POSTS Vaccination requirements for truck drivers to enter Canada will change as of January 15th, 2022 CBSA Publishes Guidelines on Rules of Origin and Origin Quotas for Canada-EU and Canada-UK Free Trade Agreements Health Canada Extends Corded Window Coverings Regulations Compliance Date until April 30th, 2022 5 myths about barge – the inland transport solution no one’s talking about The complexity lurking behind London’s trade diversification agenda British Columbia flooding and landslides close roads, rail, and Vancouver’s port Businesses, 2022 Customs Tariff Impacts Validation of Advance Rulings and National Customs Rulings Navigation Services Experience Resources Trade News Careers About Us Contact Us Services Customs Brokerage Global Trade Management Trade Consulting Freight and Transportation Business Process Services TradeSphere Vehicle Transportation Services E-Commerce Resources Resource Center Webinars Forms Subscribe About Livingston We provide clarity in a world of trade complexity so that businesses can grow further, faster, smarter. Over 30,000 clients trust us with their customs brokerage, trade consulting, global trade management and freight needs. Accessibility Terms of Use Privacy Policy Service Terms Contact Us View high contrast colors Copyright © 2021 Livingston International Our website uses cookies and other technologies to enhance functionality, personalize your experiences, better engage with you, and to analyze our website. See our Cookie Policy for more details. OK