Company Profile

Montreal Overseas Transport was formed in March 1980 as a Canadian based, inter-national freight forwarder. In November 1982, the name was changed to M.O.T. Intermodal Shipping Inc., to emphasize the intermodal concept of the company. M.O.T. opened it's first U.S. office in February 2003 located in Rochester, NY. This office is licensed as an International Freight Forwarder and a Customs House Broker, as well as being certified as an IAC for air freight. A branch office in Texas was opened in January, 2006.

In a spirit of partnership with our customers, we take pride in offering high quality, personalized service. We tailor our services to each of our customer's individual needs. Our staff is multilingual, offering services in English, French, German, Greek, Italian and Spanish.

"The company's goal is to manage distribution of goods and information. with the highest level of personal service".

All business handled is subject to current standard trading conditions [see below] and, as applicable, to our standard bill of lading terms and conditions.

CIFFA Standard Trading Conditions (Montreal Office)
NCBFAA Terms and Conditions of Service (US Office)

Personnel Profiles

		Founder and President: Ole Enderslev Born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1950, Mr. Enderslev started as an apprentice in freight forwarding in 1967. He moved to the United States in 1973 and was responsible for setting up a warehouse and distribution centre for a Danish freight forwarding company. After four years in the United States, he settled in Montreal in 1977. In 1980, he was a founding partner of M.O.T., and in 1987, he became sole owner.
		General Manager: Mia Ginter Born in Chiswick, England in 1961, Ms. Ginter started her career in the international transport field fresh from university in 1985 with a Montreal freight forwarder. In 1986, Ms.Ginter joined a steamship carrier in the capacity of manager of their export documentation department. She later went on to become the General Manager for all four Canadian offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto and Halifax. In 1996, Ms.Ginter commenced employment as General Manager of M.O.T. Intermodal Shipping.