About Rubican Global Trade Solutions
With years of International Business and Banking experience, Rubican’s network spans almost 100 countries. We are deeply dedicated to helping Canadian businesses succeed internationally. When Canadian businesses do well – we all do.
Rubican Global Trade: Logistics and Trade Industry Professionals With a Passion for Success
Rubican was originally launched as a Trade Services arm to International Logistics firm Sealion Cargo. Soon after, the company found a niche in Canada’s Logistics industry as a hands-on finance and business advice expert.
While banks offer traditional financial services, we take action to support Canadian Small and Medium sized businesses. Our Trade Financing, Letters of Credit and Support Services for international shipments provide you the tools for success. We partner with hand-selected businesses that have a solid plan to expand globally. If you’re taking the first few steps and wondering how global trade works, contact us to see if you’re a good fit for Rubican.
How Does Rubican Work With EDC and Other International Development Organizations?
Our friends at EDC are fantastic at helping you reach your final international expansion milestones. We identify and actualizes the steps leading up to your expansion. Our Advisors will work with you to build an export plan, identify key markets, find customers/buyers and finally execute on your personalized plan.
Every international business journey starts with far more questions than answers. We help with every step – from developing an export plan to securing new buyers. We connect you to trusted suppliers so your business successfully executes on its vision. Once your expansion has started and you begin exporting, EDC will help you manage risk and sustain future growth.
Small and Medium sized businesses can sometimes find it difficult to take the steps leading up to partnering with EDC. Our team fills that gap to mature your global trade pipeline. Once you’ve maintained certain growth milestones, it’s a simple introduction to the EDC team to continue developing your growth and export plan.
Jeremy Lloyd | President
1 833 809 0345
jlloyd@rubican.ca
Educated in international finance, Jeremy started his career with Export Development Canada (EDC) before representing Scotia McLeod throughout Asia for over a decade.
Jeremy has spent most of his adult life living and working overseas. Establishing important business relationships along the way – kings, diplomats, and industrialists – he’s had quite the journey from his treasured small-town East Coast roots.
In 2012, Jeremy became a founding member of ClientReferrals, connecting hundreds international businesspeople with Canadian business opportunities. He’s also caught the international trade bug, helping facilitate exports of everything from Atlantic lobster to West Coast lumber.
Sometimes referred to as Connector-in-Chief, Jeremy now leads Rubican’s team, and helps SME Canadian companies expand internationally.
Having travelled to over 48 countries, Jeremy is always looking forward to exchange travel stories and discuss international business.