Mike is the President and third-generation owner of Strader-Ferris International, a Canadian & U.S. customs brokerage, cross-border logistics, and warehousing company. Founded in 1953 by Raymond Strader, SFI was built around his beliefs of an honest and straightforward approach to helping clients succeed. Strader-Ferris has been in business for 70 years and successfully handled millions of cross-border shipments. With more than 90% of staff comprised of licensed Customs Brokers and Customs Certified Specialists, SFI has the experience and expertise to create a solution that works for your business. Their simplified, seamless solutions for all areas of North American Supply Chain needs include: Customs Clearance, Cross-Border Canadian and US shipping, Domestic US and Canadian Shipping, eCommerce Fulfillment + Pick & Pack, Data Integrations, Warehousing, and Duty Free Imports on US eCommerce orders from Canada.
“We’re right-sized, meaning we haven’t lost that ability to provide a personalized solution,” says Mike Ferris, president and third-generation owner of this family business. “One thing we understand from experience is that we are a niche player. We have found a way to offer a successful alternative to the one-size-fits-all approach that some larger players try to force upon companies. It’s key in a business like ours to be comfortable with change and to be on the move strategically all the time. The niche is never static”.
Vice-President of Strader-Ferris International Derek Vanschie says because the goods can still move across the border, it will be business as usual. “There’s no real change in the way business is being done for commercial clients. All that business is handled as normal.”
Prescott, Ontario – Strader Ferris International has been in operation for more than 65 years and has handled millions of cross-border shipments. The specialists have the experience and skills to build a solution that works for their client’s business, with more than 90% of their employees being licensed Customs Brokers and Customs Certified Specialists. The […]