
Purolator announced it has closed a deal to acquire Livingston International, an international trade services firm that specializes in customs brokerage, global freight forwarding and trade consulting, from Platinum Equity.
Established in 1945, Livingston has served as an advisor to more than 30,000 businesses engaged in cross-border and global trade, according to a news release. Livingston has been a 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 & chief executive officer (CEO), in a news release. “With these broader capabilities and increased breadth, we can offer more choice and greater flexibility to current and future customers.”
“Livingston is excited to join an iconic transportation brand with considerable growth opportunities,” said Robert Smith, CEO of Livingston International. “This builds on the successes of each business’ operating models and corporate cultures.”
Livingston International will now become a wholly owned subsidiary of Purolator led by its existing leadership team managing its day-to-day operations.
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