About
JORI Logistics was founded in 1992 by husband and wife team, Rick and Josee Woods.
Rick began his customs brokerage career through a serendipitous internship and quickly became passionate about helping importers and exporters turn international logistics into a competitive advantage. Rick is known for the twinkle in his eye that peeks through in every customer meeting. His commitment to customer service is the foundation on which JORI was built on.
Josee’s commitment to excellence and keen eye for detail turned Rick’s visionary idea of JORI into a reality. As a cofounder, Josee brought the sense of family to the JORI team and that’s how we continue to operate today.
Together, Rick and Josee invested their savings to get JORI started. Their four kids – Neil, Tanya, Alisha and Sam – grew up talking business around the dinner table. At JORI, we understand how hard it is to run a successful business because we are entrepreneurs ourselves. That’s why we believe it’s so important for your global logistics and customs brokerage to run easily and seamlessly.
JORI is now a second-generation family owned and operated business. The passion and tenacity Rick and Josee instilled over 25-years ago has built a track record we’re proud of. Our client relationships, some of which are as old as we are, have grown to include some of Canada’s foremost importers and exporters.
Mission
Transform logistics and customs compliance into a competitive advantage for importers and exporters, by providing the most compelling customer experience.
By partnering with JORI our clients can focus on growing their businesses because they have a global logistics partner who can reduce transportation costs, decrease customs compliance risk, confidently reach global customers and remove the burden of logistics administration from their team.
Our Values
Our values are the thread that tie us together at JORI. They started with Rick and Josee Woods and have evolved to represent our growing company. These values are the foundation on how we conduct business, make decisions and interact with each other on a daily basis.
We're Committed
We work hard, we’re accountable and we consistently show up with our best. We’re committed to providing the most compelling customer experience in the freight forwarding and customs brokerage sector.
We’re Innovators
We have an incremental improvement mindset and believe that small, daily improvements helps us find the best solutions for our customers. When someone says “We do it this way because it’s always been done this way,” it makes us collectively cringe.
We’re Resilient
It’s not the fall that matters; it’s what you do to get back up. We treat problems as a learning experience and aren’t crippled by adversity. We see setbacks as obstacles to overcome and they make us stronger.
We’re Authentic
It takes a lot of steak, and the right amount of sizzle to provide exceptional customer and employee experiences. We call this the X factor—and authenticity is our X factor. We bring our whole selves to the table when building relationships with team members, clients, and vendors.