James (Jim) Stewart   President   86 Kingsgate Road, #G101   Lake Oswego, OR 97035   Tel: (503) 639-7655   jstewart@stewart-   international.com		"While President of PNITA (Pacific Northwest International Trade Association), I nominated Jim Stewart for the Executive Committee because of his wealth of practical experience with Trade Policy, Regulatory Issues and his experience in exporting Food and Agricultural products to several foreign markets. His nomination was unanimously approved. I have known and worked with Jim for over ten years." Al Baker V.P. Sales - Export Norpac Food Sales Lake Oswego, Oregon "I was fortunate enough to have worked in collaboration with Jim at the Simplot Company, and subsequently in hiring him to help my own company develop new business for Japan from relatively unknown U.S. foodstuff suppliers. Jim is fluent in spoken Japanese, understands the culture and business practices quite well, gets along well with the customers, and is a proven problem solver. While the financial circumstances of my own business precluded a longer direct relationship with Jim, we were happy with his performance and believe he adds real value to the U.S. and Japan business relationship. I would clearly recommend Jim Stewart for introducing your products or services to this complex, but rewarding market." Larry D. Blagg Managing Director Market Makers, Inc. Tokyo, Japan "I have known Jim since I first entered into international trade, as an operations agent for a steamship line in 1987. Over the course of time I have had the pleasure of working with him in various aspects of international shipping. He has a complete understanding of international trade from start up to large volume shipments. I have been able to work with Jim on several different commodities in the industry. He is a tireless worker, giving great attention to details. He would make an outstanding asset for any company looking to advance its international business. He is always cheerful and dependable." "I strongly recommend him and am sure you will be more than satisfied with his performance." Sincerely, Jeff Myers International Sales N.V.O. Logistics Portland, Oregon "I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jim since 1989. While developing a working relationship with Jim, I found him to be an extremely fair and honest person during export trucking rate negotiations. Jim was very helpful in the origination, growth, and success of our company. Any problems we encountered were solved in an efficient and timely manner. We have enjoyed a continued relationship with many of the professionals that Jim trained. He is exceptionally gifted and knowlegable in the export business and has left an indelible memory of customer-service oriented skills in our company." Bryan Boehm General Manager American Container Transport, Inc. Ellensberg, WA "I first began working with Jim Stewart while helping to provide our product to Wendy's in Taiwan over eighteen years ago. In the subsequent years I have found Jim To be extremely knowledgeble in the intricacies of regulatory issues with regards food products. Finally, I have found him to be scrupulously honest, looking out for the interests of all parties concerned." Olin Cook Chief Marketling Officer Blendex Company Louisville, KY "I have known Jim Stewart for over 20 years and have worked with him in many capacities. I have always found Jim to very knowledgeable not only on domestic transportation issues, but he is very knowledgeable in issues as they pertain to foreign markets. I have been in this business for over 35 years and I believe that, in order to be successful in foreign trade, you must first know the culture. Jim knows the culture as he has lived in Japan and traveled extensively throughout Asia. He has developed many contacts over the years, both in the US and Asia. With that in mind. he can get the deals done. Jim is a fair and very honest person. He will go the "extra" mile in order to get the job done and I would highly recommend him to consult and advise anyone on international trade." Stan Morgan Account Manager APL - Seattle "I have had the pleasure of knowing and working closely with Jim Stewart for the past six years, but have known his industry reputation for close to 20. He is one of the most knowledgeable individuals that I have ever met regarding Asian culture and business practices. Jim brings a full kit of knowledge and experience to the table whether it be transportation, banking or marketing issues. I have found Jim to be an honest and competent member of the international business community and would wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone looking for such skills and attributes." Del Allen, President/CEO Allports Forwarding, Inc. Allports Incorporated Portland, Oregon "For the past 18 years I have used the services of Jim Stewart and Stewart International to handle and coordinate domestic purchases and consolidation for shipment overseas. I have found Jim to be extremely knowledgeable when it comes to understanding and dealing with foreign cultures, freight structure, purchasing, consolidation of products and documentation for overseas shipments." Thomas R Underwood Food Service and Logistics consultant for the Asia/Pacific markets Vancouver, Washington
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