by Ryan Markiewicz | Oct 5, 2025 | Berlin's Wall
After a lovely visit to Galway with Bob and Emma Kevitt, Hallie and I spent 3 days in western Ireland before our upcoming Nile River cruise.
It’s funny, I have been to almost 90 countries in my life, but this was the first time in Ireland. The West is more rural/less “citified” than Dublin, and (other than three days of never-ending rain, haha) it was lovely.
Ashford Castle is a nearly 1,000-year-old castle. Very cool. Kind of like Downton Abbey (if you’ve seen that show). The building itself was magnificent, but the highlights for us were going to the falconry school and walking their Irish Wolfhounds.
The hawks, falcons, and owls were magnificent, as were their dogs. Irish Wolfhounds were trained to hunt wolves — thus their name. And while ferocious hunters, they were tame and gentle with us. The funniest thing is when we showed up at 8 am for the walk in the pouring rain, the man in charge looked us all over, standing there dripping in the rain, and slowly said, “I HATE YOU ALL” 🤣
Here are some cool pics.
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle close up – though the car sort of ruins it 🙂
Inside the castle. You can get a feel for the elegance
Hallie feeling “the Royal vibe” hahahahaha
The Falconry was a highlight of the castle. How humans used to hunt. With birds of prey.
A beautiful bird. And the trainer was from Harrisburg, Pa, believe it or not!
Bob and I. Kind of whistling past a graveyard 😆
Walking the dogs was a special treat. (And we ALL looked like wet dogs 🙂
The reason for all the rain was Storm Amy with nearly 80 mph winds and crazy rain. I know the Emerald Isle gets its beautiful green from the rain, but his was a lot.
In Westport we got to visit a local Irish pub for some incredible classical music. This group (one of many who played in the various bars around this lovely town, was a sister and her 2 brothers. Fun, lively traditional Irish music
a pint or two of Guiness 🙂
Last night we spent in London with Zoeb and Margaret. ALWAYS great to see them. Zoeb and I shared some fond memories of our many years of working together and Hallie loved the ABBA show (I’m not a fan, but the holograms of the band are incredible. Hard to believe those were not real people onstage!).
Zoeb at the ABBA concert. He looks about as happy as I was 🤪
With Zoeb and Margaret in front of our motel in London. Definitely NOT a castle. But just goes to show it’s not the extravagance of a place that makes it special–it’s the people 👍
Today we are off for our Nile River cruise through Egypt and then Jordan. Will keep y’all updated on our adventure.
Thanks to Emma and Bob, and to Z and Margaret for a wonderful start.
Onward!
by Ryan Markiewicz | Oct 1, 2025 | News
The Logistics Plus (LP) Poland team is proud to keep supporting and managing a variety of projects throughout Poland and neighboring countries. Here’s a quick look at some of the exciting projects LP Poland helped support in September 2025.
Crawler Cranes
Logistics Plus Poland organized the relocation of one of the largest crawler cranes (LR 11000) for their client. The cargo was picked up in sections from various locations across Europe and delivered to the jobsite in central Poland. In total, the team utilized over 40 specialized trucks, with the heaviest pieces weighing more than 70 tons.
Electrical Crane Parts
The Logistics Plus Poland team successfully arranged the door-to-door transportation of electrical crane parts (machine house and frames) from Poland to Vietnam. The loading operations took place in Lubawa and Przejazdowo, and the delivery was made to two locations in Vietnam. The shipment consisted of four containers, including two with offshore components. This shipment was part of an ongoing project that will continue to be managed by the Poland team.
Photos from these projects (and more) can be seen below. To learn more about Logistics Plus Poland, please visit pl.logisticsplus.com.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Oct 1, 2025 | News
Logistics Plus Brazil (also known as LP Brazil) is pleased to announce its expansion with the addition of a new warehouse in São Paulo. The São Paulo warehouse officially began operations in July 2025, complementing the existing suite of solutions already offered by LP Brazil, which includes domestic and international truck management, air and ocean freight forwarding, project cargo logistics, customs clearance, IOR/EOR services, trade compliance, and other 3PL/4PL supply chain solutions.
In addition to standard warehousing and distribution services, the Logistics Plus São Paulo warehouse offers the following features and benefits:
- Capacity of more than 2,000 pallet positions
- A Warehouse Management System (WMS) that can be fully integrated
- Temperature-controlled storage
- Licensed to handle health, sanitizing, and cosmetic products
- Strategically located to serve all states and municipalities in the country rapidly
- Quick access to major highways and airports in the region
- Extensive security, including an armored concierge, 24-hour security, 31 cameras, and facial access control
Logistics Plus São Paulo Warehouse
Rua Mateo Forte, 216 – Módulo 204 – Água Branca –
São Paulo/SP – Brazil – CEP: 05.038-901
For Brazil warehousing requests, please email comercial.armazem@logisticsplus.com. To learn more about Logistics Plus Brazil and its solutions, visit br.logisticsplus.com. We appreciate those currently doing business with us and look forward to exploring future opportunities with existing and new customers.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Sep 15, 2025 | News
Logistics Plus is pleased to announce the official opening of its new branch office in Seoul, South Korea. The Logistics Plus Korea (aka LP Korea) team officially began operations on September 1, 2025. This expansion is part of our Asia-Pacific (APAC) global network growth strategy, designed to provide faster and more reliable services to both Korean customers and international partners.
Logistics Plus Korea offers end-to-end logistics solutions, including:
- International ocean and air freight forwarding
- Customs clearance
- Warehousing
- Domestic transportation
Seoul is the capital and economic heart of South Korea. Located along the Han River, it is one of the most energetic and technologically advanced cities in the world. As the political, cultural, and financial center, it is home to major global corporations, state-of-the-art research institutions, and a thriving startup ecosystem. Logistics Plus proudly operates an office in Seoul, serving businesses of all sizes across Korea. Whether working as your 3PL or 4PL partner, Logistics Plus offers customized solutions tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
Sam Park (Managing Director)
Email: sam.park@logisticsplus.com
Logistics Plus Korea Ltd.
B-1217, Gangseo Hangang Xi Tower
401 Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Republic of Korea 07528
For any requests involving our Korea office, please email korea@logisticsplus.com. We appreciate your current business and look forward to exploring future opportunities with you.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Sep 12, 2025 | News
Logistics Plus Chief Operating Officer (COO) Yuriy Ostapyak was featured on the Business Spotlight program, produced in partnership with WPSE Money Radio. Business Spotlight is a monthly 30-minute program that airs regionally and streams globally.
In this month’s Logistics Plus segment, Yuriy discusses the company’s growth, the recent acquisition of LoadDelivered Logistics, global uncertainties affecting supply chains, and how Logistics Plus continues to support Ukraine during difficult times.
You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking below on our LP Radio channel on Spotify.
