— ABOUT CHARTWELL
Canadian-based,
global in reach.
A freight forwarder and shipbroking firm managing forwarding, chartering, and multimodal transport with direct oversight. We handle regulatory, carrier, documentation, and cost complexities so clients stay focused on their core business — with accountability, steady communication, and disciplined follow-through.
EST. 1972 MONTRÉAL · GLOBAL
— ABOUT CHARTWELL
Canadian-based,
global in reach.
A freight forwarder and shipbroking firm managing forwarding, chartering, and multimodal transport with direct oversight. We handle regulatory, carrier, documentation, and cost complexities so clients stay focused on their core business — with accountability, steady communication, and disciplined follow-through.
EST. 1972 MONTRÉAL · GLOBAL
— WHY CHARTWELL
Trust, built on competence and consistency.
Global shipping carries operational and financial risk. Our role is to anticipate variables before they become problems — managing carrier performance, documentation exposure, and cost alignment with steady oversight. We believe trust is built on competence, transparency, and consistency.
50+ Years
of continuous family ownership
Deep Roots
in North American import & export logistics
Direct Access
to decision-makers — no layers, no call centres
A Global
agent network built over decades
Flexible, Tailored
solutions to match your operations
— WHY CHARTWELL
Trust, built on competence and consistency.
Global shipping carries operational and financial risk. Our role is to anticipate variables before they become problems — managing carrier performance, documentation exposure, and cost alignment with steady oversight. We believe trust is built on competence, transparency, and consistency.
Deep Roots
in North American import & export logistics
Direct Access
to decision-makers — no layers, no call centres
Flexible, Tailored
solutions to match your operations
50+ Years
of continuous family ownership
A Global
agent network built over decades
— WHAT WE DO
Tailored logistics across every commodity.
We specialize in containerized logistics, shipbroking, chartering, trucking, documentation, and end-to-end shipment management — across a wide range of industries.
— WHAT WE DO
Tailored logistics across every commodity.
We specialize in containerized logistics, shipbroking, chartering, trucking, documentation, and end-to-end shipment management — across a wide range of industries.
— OUR HISTORY
Five decades,
one family.
From a Montréal shipbroking desk to a multimodal logistics partner with a global agent network — the milestones below mark the through-line.
1972
FOUNDED
Chartwell Shipping opens in Montréal as a shipbroking and chartering firm by Rodney Morgan (F.I.C.S.).
1986
NEXT GENERATION
Michael Morgan joins the company, continuing the family's stewardship of the firm.
1990
EXPANSION
Growth into containerized freight forwarding supporting Canadian exporters with rising global demand.
2000s
MULTIMODAL EXPANSION
Introduction of integrated sea, road, and air logistics — coordinated from origin to final delivery.
2026
50+ YEARS STRONG
A trusted, service-driven logistics provider with global reach and deep local discipline.
— OUR HISTORY
Five decades,
one family.
From a Montréal shipbroking desk to a multimodal logistics partner with a global agent network — the milestones below mark the through-line.
1972
FOUNDED
Chartwell Shipping opens in Montréal as a shipbroking and chartering firm by Rodney Morgan (F.I.C.S.).
1986
NEXT GENERATION
Michael Morgan joins the company, continuing the family's stewardship of the firm.
1990
EXPANSION
Growth into containerized freight forwarding supporting Canadian exporters with rising global demand.
2000s
MULTIMODAL EXPANSION
Introduction of integrated sea, road, and air logistics — coordinated from origin to final delivery.
2026
50+ YEARS STRONG
A trusted, service-driven logistics provider with global reach and deep local discipline.
OUR MISSION
WHAT DRIVES EVERY SHIPMENT, EVERY RELATIONSHIP, EVERY DAY.
"
To deliver reliable and cost-effective logistics solutions — built on accountability, expertise, and long-standing relationships that move cargo, and businesses, forward.
CORE VALUES
Four principles.
Zero
compromise.
The standards we hold ourselves to — on every charter, every container, every call.
02
Expertise
Decades of industry knowledge guiding every shipment.
01
Integrity
01
Integrity
01
Integrity
We act transparently, honestly, and ethically in every client partnership.
03
Reliability
Consistent, dependable logistics solutions delivered on time, every time.
04
Service
Personal, responsive support tailored to your unique shipping needs.
CORE VALUES
Four principles.
Zero
compromise.
The standards we hold ourselves to — on every charter, every container, every call.
01
Integrity
We act transparently, honestly, and ethically in every client partnership.
02
Expertise
Decades of industry knowledge guiding every shipment.
03
Reliability
Consistent, dependable logistics solutions delivered on time, every time.
04
Service
Personal, responsive support tailored to your unique shipping needs.
