Livingston International and Vastera sign deal

Livingston International Inc. has signed a deal with Vastera, provider of solutions for Global Trade Management, to be the U.S.-Canadian border customs clearance processor for Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation.

As a part of its global trade managed services contract with Ford and Visteon, Vastera is responsible for selecting and managing Ford’s and Visteon’s extended global trade partners across North America, including brokers. After an exhaustive analysis of service providers, Vastera selected Livingston for the U.S. – Canadian border.

Livingston will facilitate Ford’s and Visteon’s customs clearance for automotive parts, sub assemblies and finished vehicles that move across the U.S.-Canada border. Specific responsibilities will include release of goods, coordination of inspections, completion of entry summaries and maintenance of entry information for audit purposes.