Simplified. Seamless.
Services provided in Canada and the U.S.
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Customs clearance anywhere
- FROM COURIER PACKAGES TO TRUCK SHIPMENTS TO CONTAINERS
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Streamlined cross-border and domestic shipping solutions
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eCommerce fulfillment and warehousing
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Amazon, Shopify, Quickbooks, SAP, Sage integration
- IN-HOUSE SUPPORT TO LEVERAGE YOUR DATA
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Duty Free imports for U.S. eCommerce
- Orders up to 800 $US avoid duties
Expect a Difference.
So what does that mean? For starters, fewer questions and better results by working with a focused and familiar team of Customs and Logistics professionals.
All too often, oversize “we can do it all” providers make cross-border logistics harder than it has to be. Approaching your needs from the perspective of what we would want if we were the customer makes us different. And, this is only possible because we’re right sized:
Able to know our customers by name, understand their specific needs, and be flexible when solving problems. SFI has been trusted with over 1,000,000 cross-border shipments because our approach works better. For over 65 years we have been privately owned and managed, and in that time we have succeeded in making a tangible improvement to our customers abilities to prosper in wider markets.
If you’re still facing questions such as, “Who are you again?”, “What are your trying to ship?”, or “Let me transfer you to the right department”, maybe it’s time to try something better...
Why Choose Strader-Ferris International
We understand. Your choice of business partners is one of the most important you can make. By choosing Strader-Ferris International we accept a responsibility to help you grow your business and make logistics one of your strengths.
SFI has been in business for over 65 years,
- made over 1,000,000 cross-border shipments successful
- built a team where over 90% of office staff is comprised of licensed Customs Brokers and Certified Customs Specialists
- cross-trained our people to provide expertise in both Customs and Logistics
- invested in I.T. solutions that simplify shipping and customs clearance from end-to-end
- has a proven track record of implementing winning solutions for both U.S. and Canadian requirements as a single provider
The SFI difference means we focus on creating a customized strategy and execution to meet your specific needs, at your pace, with a flexible and creative approach. By adding your ideas with our expertise you can enjoy better, easier, more cost effective solutions.
That is our promise. Please call us today.
Company Timeline.
- 1953
Canadian Customs Brokerage company founded
- 1981
2nd generation (Robert Strader & Carole Ferris) take over at SFI
- 1997
SFI opens US Customs Brokerage division in Ogdensburg
- 2000s
SFI handles 1 millionth cross-border shipment; North America-wide release becomes possible
- 2011
SFI launches myUSaddress service for cross-border shoppers
- 2018
SFI expands warehousing capabilities to manage temperature and lot-controlled items
- 1970s
SFI partners with carriers to provide both Canadian Customs clearance and transportation
- 1983
SFI starts its own trucking service to link Canadian customers with US warehouses
- 1999
SFI creates web portal for multi-carrier tracking info; evolves into full featured real-time platform
- 2009
3rd generation (Mike Ferris) takes over at SFI
- 2012
Computerized shipment management streamlines release of inbound shipments through Ogdensburg
- 2019
SFI expands Canada-based eCommerce services to provide duty free fulfillment solutions for U.S. eCommerce orders
Company Timeline.
- 1953
Canadian Customs Brokerage company founded
- 1970s
SFI partners with carriers to provide both Canadian Customs clearance and transportation
- 1981
2nd generation (Robert Strader & Carole Ferris) take over at SFI
- 1983
SFI starts its own trucking service to link Canadian customers with US warehouses
- 1997
SFI opens US Customs Brokerage division in Ogdensburg
- 1999
SFI creates web portal for multi-carrier tracking info; evolves into full featured real-time platform
- 2000s
SFI handles 1 millionth cross-border shipment; North America-wide release becomes possible
- 2009
3rd generation (Mike Ferris) takes over at SFI
- 2011
SFI launches myUSaddress service for cross-border shoppers
- 2012
Computerized shipment management streamlines release of inbound shipments through Ogdensburg
- 2018
SFI expands warehousing capabilities to manage temperature and lot-controlled items
- 2019
SFI expands Canada-based eCommerce services to provide duty free fulfillment solutions for U.S. eCommerce orders
Switching Is Easy
If you are interested in switching to Strader-Ferris International, the process is simple and seamless. Many companies often find customs clearance and logistics intimidating so they settle for a less than ideal solution. We use our experience and expertise to provide guidance on shipping and import/export options that will help improve your business.
In many cases, our customer transitions are personally handled by our senior management and ownership. This ensures your business receives a personalized and adaptable onboarding experience that our competitors cannot offer. Our guarantee to you is that we can complement any pace or degree of customer-driven adoption of our services to create a successful long term partnership
Get Started.
If the hassles of your logistics process, or the lack of competitive pricing on customs clearance or door-to-door delivery is dragging you down, change things for the better. After 65 years and over 1,000,000 cross-border shipments we offer better, easier solutions that work.
Easy and efficient onboarding is a hallmark of our business.
The people you meet through the sales process will be the same people that provide ongoing service day to day. With our own in-house team of I.T. professionals we can quickly implement time saving solutions. At SFI we know it’s critical to work with the client to create the fit and process that will make a difference to their unique logistics workflow. No 2 customers are the same. No 2 solutions need to be the same. Work with us to achieve better results. Join our list of success stories!
Meet our help desk TEAM
We think one of the problems too many companies have is that they lack front-line people with enough knowledge and authority to help. At SFI we strive to deliver a better solution. That means having a higher share of qualified people, typically cross-trained in both Customs and logistics requirements, right on the front line. The difference is real!