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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Christopher Berschel

President

Chris likes to say, "I move boxes."

The truth is he LOVES to move thousands of boxes at a time across international borders.

During his time in International Trade and Banking, Chris witnessed common pain points experienced by Canadian Importers and Exporters.  Sealion’s fresh, customer-first, approach to International Shipping has rallied experienced people with the same values to our growing team – both as customers and employees.

Chris says he’s not here to revolutionize Freight-Forwarding but he’ll take every opportunity to make the shipping process easier for our customers.  Today, Sealion’s industry leading team is known for identifying solutions to overcome customers’ unique shipping challenges.

For some, Freight-Forwarding may always come down to saving a few cents.  For Chris and Sealion, International Shipping is an opportunity to create lasting relationships. This personal touch and transparency is a big part of why we’ve come so far.  

While moving boxes may be Chris’ love, his passion is people.  You’ll notice it too the first time you ship with us.

Additional Expertise

  • Trade Financing

An International Entrepreneur, Christopher knows there is always a cash-flow vs. business development challenge faced by Canadian exporters and importers. This is why he continues to work closely with Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Private Sector to devise viable solutions that allow our customers to walk the fine line of expansion.  Whether facilitating an LC or Growth Financing, Chris’ International Banking experience is invaluable to your next expansion project.

  • Project cargo

Christopher is always eager to roll up his sleeves for Project Cargo. He understands that proper planning is key to navigating permits, LC requirements, cargo ready dates, and changing weather.  These are the challenges he loves to overcome with our partners and clients – from the office and on-site.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Paola Suarez

Operations Manager

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.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Jose Maldonado

Business Development Manager

Winner of the “Making the Impossible, Possible” award, Jose is a natural leader and your logistics champion at Sealion.  An innate solution creator, he excels at executing last-minute shipping projects.  His vast experience in Freight Forwarding, specifically in Large Volume Commodities, becomes your competitive advantage.

Do you need to:

  • Secure capacity?
  • Create new trade routes?
  • Negotiate better shipping rates?

Jose will roll up his sleeves and help the Sealion team grow your business.  Anything logistics, he’s your guy.

Additional Expertise

  • Ocean Freight

Jose knows container shipping inside and and out.  Having spent years as an Account Manager for one of the worlds largest carriers he knows all the challenges -and the hidden opportunities.  Supported by our Commercial Analysts and Freight Specialists, Jose speaks tons, metric tons, and TEU’s of international trade.

  • Refrigerated Cargo

Jose started his refrigeration journey at one of the largest ocean carriers where he moved 1000’s of TEU on dozens of Trade Lanes.  Today, he accesses an arsenal of carriers and hundreds of Trade Lanes – opening new opportunities to move your refrigerated cargo faster and on the most dependable routings.

  • Distribution and Warehousing

Jose understands how widely Distribution and Warehousing challenges can vary.  That’s why Jose works closely with our customers and warehousing partners to choose the right facility for your supply chain.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Alexandre Vieira

Commercial Manager

After running a fast-paced transportation company in South America, Alexandre moved to Canada and joined the Sealion team.

Today he leads Sealion’s Commercial Department where his entrepreneurial skills find efficient solutions to keep your freight moving. This allows him to personalize customer service while continuing to negotiate competitive freight rates, saving your company time and money. Alexandre’s sharp analytic skills are equally matched by his brilliant sense of humor and karaoke talent – something he never lets us forget.

Additional Expertise

  • Project Cargo

From Flatracks to BreakBulk, Alexandre is an expert at planning Project Cargo moves from permitting through to execution. At Sealion he has executed dozens of projects with cargo values into the millions of dollars. Whether moving by Air, Ocean, Rail, or all 3, his philosophy for Project Cargo remains “the simpler, the better”.

  • Customs

Alexandre aids our diverse customer base in Rating, ATA Carnet certificates and Export Permits. He excels at forecasting CBSA import duties and especially enjoys handing duty drawbacks cheques to Sealion customers. Supported by our global partners, he takes lead on Sealion’s international clearance activities in over 150 countries around the globe.

  • Warehousing

Sealion offers a robust network of 3rd party warehousing across Canada, including bonded facilities. Alexandre has negotiated specific contracts for retail, direct-to-consumer, and commodity warehousing with our partners. It’s more work overseeing several specialized warehouses, but the end result is your freight being at the right place at the right time.

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