GHY International Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 17th Year

Trade Update • May 7, 2025

innipeg, MB – GHY International, one of Canada’s most respected and long-standing customs brokerage firms, has once again been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, retaining its prestigious Platinum Club status for the 11th consecutive year. As the country’s oldest customs broker—family-owned and operated for over 124 years—GHY continues to build on a legacy of success. This latest recognition marks 17 consecutive years of Best Managed designation and further validates the company’s recent strategic investment partnership with SeaFort Capital and Jessiman Family Investments, positioning GHY for continued growth and expansion.

This recognition reaffirms GHY International’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the customs brokerage and trade compliance sector. The Platinum Club designation reflects the company’s ability to consistently set industry benchmarks, distinguish itself in the market, and drive meaningful growth for its valued clients.

Managing over $16 billion in cross-border trade annually through its Canadian and U.S. brokerage operations, GHY serves thousands of North American importers and exporters. The company is celebrated for its strategic focus on trade facilitation, regulatory risk management, and innovative use of technology. Its success is anchored in strong core values and a principled approach to working with clients, associates, customs regimes of Canada and the U.S., supply chain partners across all modes of transportation, and even competitors.

“For us, this award is more than just a title—it’s a reflection of our continued dedication to excellence, year after year,” said Chris Bachinski, Co-Chief Executive Officer & President of GHY International. “It tells our clients and employees that we work hard to uphold the highest standards and drive the business forward.”

Bachinski added: “This recognition reinforces the strength of our culture—one built on innovation, accountability, stewardship, and collaboration. It’s about empowering our people to do what’s best for our clients while evolving with the needs of a dynamic trade environment. Our success is driven by our people, our culture, and our customers. The passion we bring to innovation and service wouldn’t be possible without the talented individuals who power our business and the loyal clients who trust us to manage their Customs and trade compliance needs. At GHY, we foster an environment that embraces creativity, inclusivity, and continuous growth—enabling us to thrive in an ever-changing global trade landscape.”

GHY International’s longstanding reputation for integrity, reliability, and client-first service is deeply rooted in its core CARE values—a commitment to Client experience, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. These values shape every aspect of the business and continue to earn the trust of clients across the trade community.

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program is highly esteemed across the nation, recognizing excellence in private, Canadian-owned companies. It is an independent program offering a mark of excellence and a tremendous sense of pride to its recipients. The rigorous application process evaluates hundreds of businesses across various entrepreneurial industries, and only the best organizations are awarded Canada’s Best Managed Companies’ prestigious designation. The program has continued to raise the profile of Canadian-owned businesses that have outperformed their competitors, created numerous jobs, achieved sustainable growth, and excelled at home and abroad.

GHY was established in 1901 by George Henry Young in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as one of Canada’s first customs brokers and based on a mission to provide importers with premium services, integrity, quality, and professional representation before Canadian customs. Today, the company services over 2,000 importers and exporters in Canada and the United States.