Axxess International

What Axxess International does

Axxess International is a Montreal-headquartered, privately held customs brokerage and international freight forwarding company founded in 1998. The company provides licensed customs brokerage services in both Canada and the United States, alongside international transport across maritime, air, and road modes, customs consulting, project logistics, cargo insurance, and small-parcel services through its Axxess Courier offering. It serves importers and exporters engaged in cross-border North American trade, with a customer base spanning small importers through large manufacturers and distributors across multiple industries including manufacturing, consumer products, distribution, food, and paper.

The company's technology foundation consists of two proprietary client portals—Axxessible Canada 2.0 and Axxessible US—providing real-time shipment tracking, customs transaction visibility, document management with six-plus-year retention, and analytics dashboards. These platforms integrate with government systems including CBSA's CARM/GCRA, CBP's ACE, and ACH payment networks, as well as Descartes logistics infrastructure. The company maintains 10 strategically located offices at major Canada-US border crossings, supported by C-TPAT, PIP, and FAST trusted-trader certifications that enable expedited clearance. Bilingual French-English service and 24/7 availability are positioned as differentiators.

Axxess generates revenue primarily through transaction-fee pricing on freight forwarding and customs brokerage engagements, with professional-services fees for customs consulting and project logistics, and commission-based revenue from cargo insurance placements. Distribution is direct, via field sales and enterprise account management with dedicated customs contacts per client, supplemented by online quote-request forms. The company is family-controlled by the Gervais family, with a 2025 leadership reorganization elevating Pierre-Marc Gervais to President and announcing plans to double the business within five years.

Name

Axxess International

Legal name

Axxess International inc.

Website

https://axxessintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Axxess International is a Montreal-headquartered, privately held customs brokerage and international freight forwarder serving Canada-US cross-border traders. Founded in 1998, it operates 10 offices at key border crossings with licensed brokers in both countries, proprietary Axxessible client portals, and C-TPAT/PIP/FAST trusted-trader certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Intermodal (Customs-in-Transit/Transit Regimes) Forwarding (TLACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN), Customs & Regulatory Filing Documentation (Entry/Exit Summaries, Declarations, ENS/AMS/ACI) (TLACAHAE)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• International freight forwarding
• Cross-border logistics
• Supply chain management
• Customs consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Revenue generated from international transport services including maritime freight, air freight, and road transport. Services are priced based on shipment characteristics, routes, and service levels (economy, standard, premium).
2. Customs Brokerage Services: Fees for customs clearance services in Canada and the United States, including preparation and submission of customs declarations, compliance verification, and regulatory guidance.
3. Customs Consulting: Advisory services including tariff classification, free trade agreement qualification, customs value determination, compliance reviews, and training programs.
4. Axxess Courier: Small parcel service providing access to large courier company rates through a consolidated platform. Revenue generated per shipment with a single consolidated invoice covering all carriers used.
5. Cargo Insurance: Insurance products offered to protect cargo against damage, loss, or theft during transport. Commission-based revenue from insurance placements.
6. Logistics Projects: Specialized project logistics services for complex shipments including feasibility studies, multimodal transport, heavy and oversized cargo, and factory relocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Axxess International is a Montreal-based customs brokerage and international freight forwarding company providing customs clearance in Canada and the United States, multimodal transport (ocean, air, road), and supply chain visibility through its proprietary Axxessible client portals. The company serves businesses engaged in cross-border trade between Canada and the US through 10 strategically located offices at key border crossings.

Product overview

Axxess International is a customs brokerage and international freight forwarding company offering a modular service portfolio built around its proprietary Axxessible digital platform. The platform consists of two main client portals: Axxessible Canada 2.0 for Canadian customs operations and Axxessible US for U.S. shipments, providing real-time tracking, document access, and analytics. Core service offerings include international transport via ocean freight, air freight, and road transport; customs brokerage for both Canada and the United States; logistics project management for complex cargo; customs consulting; Axxess Courier for small parcel services; and cargo insurance. The company positions itself as an integrated logistics provider combining human expertise with cloud-based technology tools for supply chain visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Axxessible Canada 2.0

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)coreOthersAxxess International is C-TPAT certified, a voluntary security program between private companies and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This certification reflects commitment to secure transportation and enables faster customs clearance through trusted trader status with U.S. authorities.
• CBP ACE (Automated Commercial Environment)coreTechnology or IntegrationAxxess International participates in the ACE system, CBP's interactive online platform that provides a single gateway to CBP and participating government agency information. ACE enables importers to access reports, submit documents, and manage customs transactions electronically.
• CBSA CARM/GCRA (Assessment and Revenue Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe company is deeply integrated with the CBSA's CARM Client Portal, a government digital platform for managing import activities including financial security, customs declarations, and duty payments. Axxess guides clients through CARM registration and ongoing compliance.
• PIP (Partners in Protection)minorOthersPartners in Protection (PIP) is a Canada Border Services Agency voluntary program that encloses the trade community in enhancing border security. Axxess carriers participate in this program for enhanced security at Canadian borders.
• FAST/EXPRESS (Free and Secure Trade)minorOthersFAST is a joint Canada-US program for pre-approved, low-risk shipments that enables expedited border crossing. Axxess carriers participate in this program for faster cross-border freight transportation.
• CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency)coreOthersAs a licensed customs broker, Axxess International operates as an official agent of the CBSA for processing customs declarations and facilitating the release of goods at Canadian borders.
• CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)coreOthersAs a licensed US customs broker with offices at US border crossings, Axxess International operates as an agent of CBP for processing customs declarations and facilitating the entry of goods into the United States.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Livingston International: One of the largest Canadian customs brokers and international freight forwarders; offers near-identical cross-border trade services between Canada and the US, including customs clearance, trade compliance consulting, and forwarding across all modes.
• Western Customs Brokers: Cross-border customs broker with services across Western Canada-US corridors; comparable niche focus on import/export trade compliance, customs documentation, and freight forwarding.
• GH Customs Brokers: Canadian customs brokerage operating at major Canada-US border crossings, providing customs clearance, freight forwarding, and trade compliance services comparable to Axxess's core offering.
• Cole International: Canadian customs broker and logistics provider with bilingual service across Canada-US border corridors; comparable in offering customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and consulting to importers and exporters.
• Willson International: Mid-market Canadian customs broker and trade services firm with comparable cross-border focus; serves similar importer/exporter segments with customs clearance, consulting, and freight forwarding.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Large global freight forwarder with North American air/ocean operations and customs capabilities; broad incumbent competing for cross-border logistics volumes.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with full ocean, air, and road services plus customs brokerage; competes for large cross-border accounts but operates as a global incumbent rather than a regional specialist.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American freight broker and forwarder with cross-border expertise and Navisphere technology platform; competes in cross-border trucking and customs-adjacent services.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarder with customs brokerage operations in Canada and the US; offers multimodal forwarding at scale and competes for enterprise cross-border contracts.

Regional players

• Purolator Inc. Canadian parcel and freight carrier with US cross-border capabilities; comparable as a regional logistics provider in the Canada-US corridor, particularly for small parcel services that overlap with Axxess Courier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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