Purolator Acquires Livingston International

Mar 5, 2025 - 6 months ago

Purolator has announced that it has closed a deal to acquire Livingston International, an international trade services firm which specializes in customs brokerage, global freight forwarding, and trade consulting, from Platinum Equity.

Acquisition of the leading North American customs brokerage expands the Purolator’s global logistics and trade expertise.

Full-service customs brokerage capabilities across multiple geographies, specifically Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, providing growth opportunities to expand international footprint in multiple geographies
The timing of this acquisition is significant given the growing importance of tariffs and trade, as clients seek guidance with the complexity of their international supply chains.

Together, Purolator and Livingston can provide increased breadth of capabilities to customers, creating a powerhouse in transportation and trade.

Established in 1945, Livingston has served as a trusted advisor to more than 30,000 businesses engaged in cross-border and global trade. As one of the largest customs brokers in North America, Livingston has been a trusted partner in supporting Purolator's customs and global trade service needs for over 30 years.

"Strategically, this transaction represents a generational opportunity to acquire a highly complementary and growing international business with a proven track record of success," said John Ferguson, Purolator President & CEO. "With these broader capabilities and increased breadth, we can offer more choice and greater flexibility to current and future customers."

"By combining our shared expertise, we are uniquely positioned to support our customers in navigating the complexities of global trade. Together, we will deliver even greater value to the marketplace, reinforcing our commitment to driving success for our clients across North America and beyond," added Ferguson.

"Livingston is excited to join an iconic transportation brand with considerable growth opportunities," said Robert Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Livingston International. "This builds on the successes of each business's operating models and corporate cultures. Livingston's customers will benefit from the enhanced breadth of service and complementary capabilities, while our company and team members will benefit from long-term investment."

Livingston International will now become a wholly owned subsidiary of Purolator led by its existing leadership team managing its day-to-day operations.

Source: Purolator