The Logistics Plus (LP) Chicago warehouse has received two new certifications for its facility at 220 N York Road in Bensenville, Illinois.
Organic Certification:
The Logistics Plus Chicago warehouse has received official Organic Certification status from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through their National Organic Program. This certification is a testament that the Chicago facility meets the highest standards for the storage, handling, and distribution of organic products. Upon certification, a production or handling operation’s organic certification continues in effect until surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
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ISPM-15 Certification:
The Logistics Plus Chicago warehouse has received ISPM-15 Certification from American Wood Inspection Services. ISPM-15 certification is an international standard for regulating wood packaging material used in international trade to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. With this certification, Logistics Plus Chicago designs and builds custom crates tailored to your equipment with strength, protection, and compliance in mind.
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About the Logistics Plus Chicago Warehouse Located at 220 N York Road in Bensenville, Illinois, the Logistics Plus Chicago warehouse is the perfect hub for businesses needing warehousing and fulfillment in the Midwest region of the United States. The facility has over 425 thousand square feet of space with access to additional facilities in the region. Whether you need basic storage, inventory management, or end-to-end fulfillment services, our warehousing solutions have you covered.
Logistics Plus is pleased to announce that Bojan Strbanovic has joined the company as Global Director of Trade. With over thirty years in the logistics, customs, and international trade industry, Strbanovic will help build and expand the company’s global customs brokerage and trade consulting capabilities.
Throughout his career, Bojan has held senior leadership roles at Maersk, UTi Worldwide/DSV, UPS, Emery Customs Brokers/Menlo Worldwide Trade Services, and Fritz Companies. “Bojan is not just an accomplished industry executive—he’s a visionary builder of scalable, profitable, and tech-enabled customs operations,” said Jim Berlin, CEO of Logistics Plus. “His ability to integrate strategy, technology, and operations will be a major asset as we strengthen our customs brokerage and trade consulting platforms worldwide,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, COO of Logistics Plus.
“I’m honored to join the Logistics Plus family,” said Strbanovic. “This is a unique opportunity to combine my entrepreneurial agility with a global logistics platform to create transformative value for clients, expand our market presence, and set new compliance benchmarks for operational excellence in customs and trade services.”
In his new role as Global Director of Trade, Strbanovic will lead initiatives focused on rapid market entry, network optimization, service integration, and margin enhancement—with a particular focus on the mid-market client segment where his career successes have been most impactful.
Logistics Plus Chief Operating Officer (COO) Yuriy Ostapyak was featured on a recent (8/17/25) NewsNation television segment to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. Yuriy touched on the resiliency of the Ukrainian people, the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, and what it will take to reach a peace deal to end the war. Thank you to NewsNation for including us in its coverage! You can watch a replay of Yuriy’s segment below on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel.
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ICS2 Filing Fee on EU Shipments – Effective September 1, 2025
As part of the European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements, all shipments—regardless of mode—destined for or transiting through the EU, Norway, Switzerland, and Northern Ireland must have an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) filed with the carrier before departure from the origin port or airport.
This also applies to Freight Remaining On Board (FROB), meaning cargo originating outside the EU but transiting through the EU before continuing to a non-EU destination.
Key Compliance Points
ENS filing is mandatory for all EU-bound, transiting, and FROB shipments.
ENS must be submitted before departure; non-compliance may cause delays or penalties.
Accurate and timely shipping instructions are essential for smooth processing.
Filing Types
F14 – FROB Cargo
F15 – EU-Bound Goods
F16 – Self-Filing of Buyer/Seller Information
Information Required for Logistics Plus – Handled Filings
For customers requesting Logistics Plus to handle ICS2 filing, please provide:
Full Buyer & Seller name, address, and contact details
Hey, I know I send a lot (too many? 😉) emails. But if you get a chance this weekend, please—PLEASE—take the time to listen to this podcast.
It’s not about me. It’s not even about LP. It’s about Aaron Taylor and talking about the Joe Moore Award, for which we’re now the exclusive logistics provider/sponsor.
It’s worth your time—I promise. Aaron’s passion for this award is truly inspirational.
The Logistics Plus (LP) Chicago warehouse has received two new certifications for its facility at 220 N York Road in Bensenville, Illinois.
Logistics Plus is pleased to announce that 
