by Ryan Markiewicz | Apr 27, 2026 | News
Bahadir Erdil, Global Projects Director at Logistics Plus, was featured on the recent (4/24/26) Business Spotlight program, produced in partnership with WPSE Money Radio. Business Spotlight is a monthly, 30-minute show that airs regionally and streams globally.
In this month’s Logistics Plus segment, Bahadir shares his professional background, the multiple roles he oversees within Logistics Plus, and insights into several large-scale projects he has recently managed. He also discusses the detailed planning, coordination, and execution required to successfully handle complex project cargo operations. In addition, Bahadir highlights the newly announced OceanPlus Trading venture and explains how it is expected to create new opportunities for future project business worldwide.
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.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Apr 23, 2026 | Berlin's Wall
All,
Yesterday, I had the chance to visit the LP suite at the new Highmark Stadium, the future home of the Buffalo Bills. (Thanks to our good friend, Melissa Palgutt of the Bills, for arranging 😊). Needless to say, the place will be beautiful — state-of-the-art —and a great place to bring customers, partners, and members of the LP team.
And, this isn’t just about having a nice place to watch football. It’s about having a place to build relationships.
Over the years, some of our best opportunities have come from time spent together outside the office—where conversations are easier, ideas flow more freely, and partnerships actually take shape. This gives us another setting to do just that.
Larry King will be our formal Master of Ceremonies for the suite. Larry, a longtime Bills (and Sabres) fan (Fanatic!), is the perfect guy to be the main host for the games.
The Bills are heading into a new era, and in a lot of ways, so are we. It felt like a good time to lean into that. Our suite is just a few suites over from the owner. We’ve always punched above our weight, and with this suite, we’ll continue to do so on a very cool stage.
More details to come on how we’ll schedule and make the most of it.
Onward! -JB
PS–A little background–
When I got invited to the virtual tour last year before the stadium was even built, the last words Peg said to me before I drove up to Buffalo was “Don’t Sign Anything!”
When I got to the presentation, our friend, Boyd Wible, met me in the parking lot and said, “Now, we’re just looking/not buying, right?” And I told him honestly, “Yes, I just want to see what it’s gonna look like”. And I meant it. I really did.
And they took us into a mockup of a suite and showed us this and told us that all the suites in red are already sold out.
And I saw that all the ones in yellow/still available, were in the end zone. So, I asked “What’s that green one”. And they said, “Well, that one just came back on the market”.
And Boyd and I just looked at each other. Did not say a word. But our knees buckled and we both knew what was gonna happen next. Hahahahahaha
Anyway, this is now our suite, and this is our view:
(I admit it. I am weak 🙄)
LET’S GO, BUFFALO!!!!
by Ryan Markiewicz | Apr 20, 2026 | News
Logistics Plus (LP) India (formerly EVO Supply Chain Solutions) continues to build momentum across the region with two major developments in April 2026, further strengthening its operational capabilities and expanding its national footprint.
Project Logistics Division Goes Live
The Project Logistics Division has officially gone live at Logistics Plus India, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued evolution as a trusted partner for complex and specialized cargo movements worldwide.
With the addition of Anup Nair as Director – Project Logistics, LP India has substantially enhanced its leadership depth and expertise in this high-value segment. Based in Mumbai, Anup brings more than three decades of experience delivering large-scale, turnkey project logistics solutions across the Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors.
His deep knowledge of heavy-lift operations, chartering, and end-to-end project execution will play a key role in building a strong, scalable project logistics vertical. This addition not only expands LP India’s service portfolio but also reinforces its reputation as a go-to provider for complex, high-stakes logistics projects.
Under Anup’s leadership, the division is well-positioned to accelerate growth, strengthen customer confidence, and capture new opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding project logistics market.
Ahmedabad Office Launch Expands National Reach
In parallel with its service expansion, Logistics Plus India has further strengthened its presence by launching a new office in Ahmedabad, one of India’s most dynamic commercial and industrial hubs.
This strategic expansion reinforces LP India’s commitment to scale, speed, and market leadership. The new Ahmedabad location enhances the company’s ability to deliver fast, flexible, and customized logistics solutions while enabling it to operate closer to key customers and industries.
By increasing its operational reach and enabling faster decision-making, the new office unlocks additional growth opportunities and improves connectivity between global capabilities and local execution.
Together, these developments reflect Logistics Plus India’s continued investment in people, infrastructure, and capabilities—driving sustained growth, competitive advantage, and long-term leadership across the Indian logistics market. To learn more about Logistics Plus India, please visit in.logisticsplus.com.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Mar 27, 2026 | News
Keertan Menon, Managing Partner at LPX Partners (a sister company of Logistics Plus), was featured on today’s (3/27/26) Business Spotlight program, produced in partnership with . Business Spotlight is a monthly, 30-minute show that airs regionally and streams globally.
In this segment, Keertan shares his background, discusses the connection between LPX Partners and Logistics Plus, explains how investment and consulting services complement traditional logistics solutions, and highlights what’s ahead for LPX Partners.
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. To learn more about LPX Partners, please visit https://lpxpartners.com/.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Mar 23, 2026 | Global Logistics Alerts
After a closed hearing on Friday, March 21st, following CBP’s latest affidavit, Judge Eaton issued an Order in the Atmus Filtration case concerning the refund process.
The Order :
– Amended the Court’s original March 5th Order instructing CBP to refund IEEPA duties to includes the additional duties imposed on goods of Brazil and India pursuant to separate IEEPA EOs (i.e., the IEEPA India/Russia Oil 25% and Brazil 40%)
– Discussed the fact that there is no consensus between the parties concerning the reliquidation of entries for which liquidation has become final, resulting in the Court reminding importers of the 19 U.S.C. § 1514 protest process for entries that have been liquidated.
– Continued to stay the original March 5th Order instructing CBP to automatically refund IEEPA duties
– Required CBP to provide another status update on March 31st, which would be followed by another closed status hearing
– This can negatively impact a large portion of the informal entries as they liquidate at the time of entry
Integral text of the Order can be found here: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cit.19346/gov.uscourts.cit.19346.49.0.pdf
This new update supports our recommendation that importers consider filing protests for entries nearing the 180-day post-liquidation protest deadline, requesting suspension of the protest decision until the refund process is established. This is different and a material change from the initial ruling that CIT can order CBP to reliquidate all entries. This is not the final ruling as parties are not in consensus, but our guidance remains the same:
- Ensure that prior to filing for refunds, your entries are fully compliant (potentially using Gaia Dynamics platform to start that process of verifying)
- Ensure that all your entries are complete with supporting documentation
- Track all liquidation dates
The day before, on Thursday, March 19th, CBP provided an update on CAPE progress. Here’s where things stand across CAPE’s four components:
– Claim Portal: 73% complete. CBP reports that this component is substantially developed and undergoing multiple rounds of testing.
– Mass Processing: 45% complete. Development continues on ACE validations and event history tracking to maintain a robust audit trail. CBP plans to complete remaining validations and begin testing within the next week.
– Review and Liquidation/Reliquidation: 80% complete. Testing of the liquidation/reliquidation function has begun, though further progress depends on other CAPE components.
– Refund: 63% complete. CBP has completed development of a CAPE-specific refund processing function and is testing refund consolidation — which will consolidate refunds by liquidation/reliquidation date and importer of record (or a designated party). Additional testing is planned within the next week.
Link to the Thursday, March 19th filling can be found here: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cit.19346/gov.uscourts.cit.19346.47.0_1.pdf
Implementation of Jones Act Waiver Issued to the Department of War, Dated March 17, 2026
On March 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a limited waiver of 46 U.S. C. § 55102 (the “Jones Act”) pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 501(a), at the request of the Department of War. The approved waiver covers a 60-day period, expiring at 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, May 17, 2026. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requests that any member of the trade community who intends to conduct transportation of commodities listed in the attachment on a foreign-flag vessel, authorized by and within the parameters of the March 17, 2026, waiver, notify CBP at [email protected] with the following information of any such transportation:
- Vessel name (including IMO number and flag)
- Commodity and relevant Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Code
- Carrier
- Ports and dates of departure and arrival (include CBP port code)
As always, Logistics Plus is here to support you.
