Paola is a natural problem-solver with a knack for customer service. She has a deep understanding of International Transport, Customs Brokerage, and is educated in Trade Law. We often (accurately) brag that we have one of the best Operations Managers in the industry. When you need someone to navigate multi-jurisdictional and multi-party disputes, Paola is the Sealion team member you want in your corner.

Before joining Sealion, Paola’s accomplishments were already lofty. She started in meat and produce trading before moving to the glitzy world of beer, wine, and spirit logistics. She now takes a hands-on approach leading our team of Logistics Specialists. When she’s enjoying time away from the office you’ll find her in yoga class, dancing salsa and cranking the latest Latin beats.

Additional Expertise

• Air Freight

Paola is the resource we all count on to ensure that air freight compliance procedures are followed day in and day out. Extremely hands on, you’ll find her constantly checking Flight Status’ to initiate Import Clearance Procedures as soon as cargo is airborne.

Customs Brokerage
Paola is a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and takes lead on coordinating Customs Brokerage, Duty Drawbacks, ATA Carnet Certificates, and Remanifests. She also guides our team’s preparation of Export Documentation, Certificates of Origin (COO), and Export Declarations.

Darrel is a Specialist in Ocean Freight and Large Volume accounts. When you need an expert in South Asia or the Middle East, Darrel is your pro.  Having spent years working in this dynamic region he confidently guides clients shipments through this global hub.

At Sealion, Darrel is known for his patience, empathy, and meticulous attention to detail in each transaction. His sense of humor and love of music goes a long way in making him an easily approachable and supportive team member.  With years of experience and a positive attitude, you’ll find him to be your perfect shipping partner.

• Ocean 

Darrel is our Operations Specialist for large volume Ocean Exports.  He typically oversees bookings with dozens of containers each for customers that require 1000’s of TEU in a year.  Coordinating Bookings, Container Pick-up, Scaling, Documentation and Export Filings, Darrel has turned managing this process into an art-form.

Lorena is our multi-tool.  She has excelled in various capacities at Sealion Cargo and is a leading mind behind our embrace of technology.  Most recently she has helped many of our clients in her role as an International Freight Specialist.

Lorena’s proactive nature means issues are solved well before they become a problem – a core element of Sealion’s Freight Forwarding service.  The pace of her work and intense attention to detail is only surpassed by the speed of her speech.  All we can say is that if you want to keep up, bring your A game. She does every day!

Additional Expertise

• Air Freight 

Lorena coordinates both regular and dangerous goods airfreight to get cargo to its destination on time.  She is experienced at managing bookings with co-loaders, charter flights and commercial airlines.  Working directly with SME Freight Coordinators and Canadian Entrepreneurs, Lorena is your pro at ensuring compliance and safe carriage. 

• Refrigerated Cargo

It’s not everyday that somebody starts their Logistics Career with Refrigerated Cargo but there’s no stopping Lorena’s cool ambition.  She cut her teeth quickly and two years later she’s a key member of our Air and Ocean cold-chain team.  As a Freight Specialist she understands the importance of quickly clearing customs, CFIA inspections, and ultimately getting your produce to market in peak condition.

With Sealion since Day 1, some say Mark will haunt our office long after he’s gone.  An experienced Logistics Specialist, his diverse background includes Ocean Freight, Ground, Air and Rail.  Since discovering a love for Out of Gauge (OOG) cargo at Sealion, he has handled hundreds of shipments for the mining industry and large Canadian manufacturers.  Today he proudly leads our growing Oversized Project Cargo division.

Before joining Sealion, Mark spent several years working as a Logistics Coordinator in the UK.  Now he uses his British Charm to fight for Sealion clients’ best interests.  A true customer-service professional, he loves putting a plan together and delivering on-time and on-budget. 

Additional Expertise

• Project Cargo

Mark is our resident Project Cargo Specialist. Working with Alexandre and Christopher, Mark takes lead on coordinating the physical manoeuvres along each segment from pick-up to sign-off. Whether loaded on an air freighter, rolled onto a RORO vessel, or hoisted to the deck of an ocean carrier, Mark has the required skillset and steady hand to secure delivery confirmations free of remarks.

• Trucking

Prior to Sealion, Mark worked in liquid bulk and DG ground transportation dispatch. He credits this atypical start in the Canadian Trucking Market with developing the attention to detail he is known for today.  Mark coordinates LTL, FTL loads, and Container Drayage. 

With 3 languages, Winnie personifies Sealion’s diversity.  One of our IMO Dangerous Goods certified professionals, she’s meticulous with any and all cargo.  Winnie has spent over 16 years in the Shipping industry and has become a pro at creating innovative solutions for Sealion’s customers. 

Her cool, calm and collected attitude means you’re getting one of the shipping industry’s top professionals – all with Sealion’s personal touch.  If you ever get the chance, stop by our office on Halloween to see why she continues winning Best Costume in our office.

Additional Expertise

• Ocean Freight

Winnie is an IMO DG certified Ocean Freight expert with over 15 years experience on both sides of the Pacific.  An exceptional manager, she understands the importance of monitoring each shipment’s progress.  From loading, through trans-shipment, to container devanning, you can trust her to keep you informed at critical moments to ensure a smooth operation.

Sometimes the pinch-hitter becomes your star – that’s our Yan.  Brought on board to help out during a leave of absence, she became a critical Sealion Operations Team member within days.  Four years later she’s still blowing the socks off everyone.

Her direct, efficient style ensures each project she works on is meticulously planned.  When you work with her on an International Cargo shipment, you can trust the project will be completed with swift precision and care.  Her intense work ethic is matched only by her ability to conquer the fiercest of hot sauces – we dare you to keep up.

Additional Expertise

• Air Freight

An IATA DG Certified professional, Yan makes Air Freight happen.  She’s an expert tactician that can get premium Okanagan Cherries to 5-star restaurants in China or metric tons of garments from Myanmar to Canadian Retailers.  With over 10 years experience preparing air freight for carriage, you can rely on her for expedited solutions.

Ashlee is precise.  If you need cargo re-routed, a destination changed, or simply want to explore new international shipping options, Ashlee will get it done.  A multimodal Freight Specialist, she handles it all: Air, Ocean, Ground, Import, Export. 

After gaining experience at a large ocean-carrier, she joined Sealion’s team because she loves the challenge of creating customized solutions for Canadian businesses.  A self-proclaimed nerd and master of disguise, Stan Lee would be proud of her vast knowledge and costuming skills.

Additional Expertise

• Ocean Freight

Ashlee started her Logistics career working for a global ocean carrier and then moved to one of Canada’s largest LCL co-loaders. It’s why she’s well suited to creating optimal Ocean Freight solutions for both LCL and FCL.  When you’re unsure which to book – Ashlee will find the solution.

• Trucking

For some it just comes natural. Ashlee’s extremely adept at coordinating reservation and pick-up of dryvans, flatdecks, and container drayage.  She’s also our Expedited Bookings expert and can be relied on to get the correct conveyance in place – and on time.