by Scott Frederick | Mar 25, 2026 | News
Logistics Plus is proud to be featured in the March 2026 issue of Inbound Logistics magazine, one of the leading publications for demand-driven enterprises and supply chain professionals.
The issue’s special report, “Conquer the Chaos: Why Global Trade Management Systems Matter Now,” examines how companies are navigating today’s increasingly complex global trade environment — shaped by shifting tariff policies, expanded sanctions enforcement, geopolitical realignment, and persistent supply chain volatility.
Two Logistics Plus subject matter experts contributed insights to the article. Chief Operating Officer Yuriy Ostapyak discussed how LP helps clients prevent misclassifications, duplicate duties, and penalties, reducing compliance-related spend while maintaining regulatory integrity — and how LP’s control tower technology delivers both visibility and meaningful cost savings. Global Director of Trade Bojan Strbanovic highlighted the accelerating pace of regulatory change as one of the biggest risks facing global shippers today, and how LP’s use of agentic AI — purpose-built for trade and customs compliance — is helping teams stay ahead of constant changes across more than 30 countries worldwide.
The Logistics Plus TMS, visibility platform, and business intelligence tools are featured in the article as examples of how integrated global trade management solutions provide shippers with a unified, real-time view across air, ocean, truckload, LTL, and warehousing — enabling customers to move from reactive to proactive compliance.
Logistics Plus also runs a full-page advertisement in this issue, showcasing the company’s “Built for What’s Next” campaign.
Read the full article in the digital edition of Inbound Logistics at https://magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/1031892679/32/.
View the Logistics Plus advertisement at https://magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/1031892679/34/.
by Scott Frederick | Mar 13, 2026 | Global Logistics Alerts
In yet another response to CIT, Brandon Lord, Executive Director of Trade Programs for CBP’s Office of Trade, outlines the progress CBP has made in building the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cit.19346/gov.uscourts.cit.19346.39.0_1.pdf
CBP Outlines ACE IEEPA Refund Programming Progress to CIT Judge Eaton
Yesterday, March 12, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided an outline of its ACE IEEPA refund programming so far to Court of International Trade (CIT) Judge Robert Eaton. This new ACE functionality will be called the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), according to the filing submitted to CIT by Brandon Lord, Executive Director of Trade Programs for CBP’s Office of Trade.
The CAPE Claim Portal will be web-based and serve as the entry point for importers and customs brokers to submit IEEPA refund requests (“CAPE Declaration”) to CBP. Once operational, a new tab will be available in both importer and customs broker ACE Portal accounts.
CBP is designing CAPE with four integrated components:
- Claim Portal,
- Mass Processing,
- Review and Liquidation/Reliquidation, and
- Refund.
“These components reflect both how CBP anticipates refund requests will proceed through CAPE and how CBP is structuring its development efforts,” Lord said.
As of March 11, CBP estimates that its development of the Claim Portal component is 70% complete. Lord said, CBP has “finished developing the Claim Portal user interface and is currently developing the programming necessary to run the automated validations described above and provide information about validation errors to the CAPE Declaration filer.”
The agency said the CAPE Mass Processing component will “automatically remove any applicable IEEPA HTS numbers from the entry summaries submitted to and validated by the CAPE Claim Portal component. After the IEEPA HTS numbers are removed, the Mass Processing component runs the ACE duty calculation validations.” As of March 11, CBP estimates that its development of the Mass Processing component is 40% complete. “CBP’s development efforts are currently focused on the automated entry summary update process and related validations,” Lord said.
CAPE will also initiate the review and liquidation/reliquidation process for the entries identified in the accepted CAPE Declaration. This component will automatically set the entries to liquidate/reliquidate on a specified number of days from the acceptance date, allowing CBP to conduct a manual review as needed. CBP is developing additional functionality within this CAPE component to streamline any required agency review. It will also process liquidations/reliquidations of entries on a CAPE Declaration, Monday through Thursday, each week. CBP estimates that its development of the Review and Liquidation/Reliquidation component is 80% complete as of March 11.
When the entry summaries in the accepted CAPE Declaration reach the scheduled liquidation/reliquidation date, ACE will direct those entries to a CAPE-specific refund process within the ACE Collections refunds module.
As of March 11, CBP estimates that its development of the Refund component is 60% complete. CBP has completed the development of CAPE-specific refund-processing functionality within the ACE Collections framework. Currently, CBP is “performance testing” the CAPE refund consolidation process. CBP plans to complete additional development to further integrate the component with the other CAPE components and conduct additional performance testing in the next few weeks.
“CBP expects that in its first phase of development, CAPE will be able to process the majority of formal and informal entries on which IEEPA duties were paid, other than unliquidated entries subject to antidumping or countervailing duties, or entries for which the liquidation status in ACE is “Suspended,” “Extended,” or “Under Review,” and certain other entry types such as warehouse withdrawals, entries designated on a drawback claim, etc.,” Lord said. “CBP will provide detailed guidance to users regarding the scope and functionality of each phase of development as it is implemented.”
Let us know if we can assist.
by Scott Frederick | Mar 12, 2026 | Global Logistics Alerts
Dear Valued Logistics Plus Clients,
The current situation in the Middle East is disrupting global supply chains, and we expect delays, routing changes, and added costs. When possible, we will provide you with costs and options in advance, giving you the opportunity to decide on the next steps for your shipments. Unfortunately, this will not be possible in all cases. In some cases, we may learn of a change, delay, or cost that is completely out of our control and/or for which we have no opportunity to make our own decision. The ocean carriers are doing their best to navigate the situation and minimize delays and additional costs.
For full containers routed through the Gulf area, we are seeing War Risk and/or Emergency Bunker Surcharges implemented, ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 per TEU. While we don’t want to chase extra costs for you, we will do our best to inform you as quickly as possible when we learn of them.
For LCL shipments, we are seeing War Risk Surcharges implemented at $70-$100 per CBM.
For now, most carriers have suspended service to the following locations:
- United Arab Emirates
- Iraq
- Kuwait
- Qatar
- Bahrain
- Sohar, Oman
- Dammam and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
- Yemen
Let us know if you have questions or if we can assist.
by Scott Frederick | Mar 10, 2026 | News
Logistics Plus Continues Support of U.S. Navy Under WEXMAC 2.0 Contract
As a prime contractor on the Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract, Logistics Plus delivers critical global support services to U.S. government agencies.
ERIE, PA (March 10, 2026) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to announce the continuation of its role as a prime contractor under the U.S. Navy’s WEXMAC 2.0 (Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract). The renewed contract term spans eight (8) years and authorizes Logistics Plus to provide a broad range of global support services to U.S. government agencies.
Most recently, Logistics Plus successfully completed a complex mission in Japan in support of Commander Submarine Forces Pacific (COMSUBPAC), CTF-77/MCMGRU7, and Commander Mine Assembly Group. Services performed in support of the mission included:
- Interpreter Services – providing professional communication support in a demanding operational environment.
- Logistics and Transportation Services – delivering end-to-end coordination and execution of critical supply chain requirements.
- Contracted Vessel Operations – providing loading, transport, deployment, and recovery of inert mine training assets in direct support of future mine training and exercises.
The WEXMAC program is designed to ensure that logistics is never the limiting factor in the decision-making of U.S. military commanders and senior leaders. As a WEXMAC prime contractor, Logistics Plus supports mission-critical operations across the globe — in any clime and place.
The U.S. Navy’s contracting office recognized the performance and dedication of WEXMAC contractors, noting that their contributions in heavily contested environments and on critical missions “transform federal procurement and project strength across the world.” The recognition underscores Logistics Plus’s sustained high confidence level of mission success under the program.
“We are honored to continue serving alongside the men and women of the U.S. military under the WEXMAC 2.0 contract,” said Blaine Kurtz, Director of Military & Public Sector Programs at Logistics Plus. “Our team takes great pride in supporting these vital operations, and this renewed partnership reflects our long-term commitment to delivering excellence in the most demanding environments in the world.”
For more information about Logistics Plus government and defense logistics services, visit logisticsplus.com/aerospace-aviation.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. is a unique global supply chain solutions company built for what’s next. With nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and operations spanning 55+ countries, Logistics Plus® delivers transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, project management, and technology solutions for businesses navigating a complex, ever-changing world. Privately held and people-driven, the company’s 1,400+ employees bring its trademark Passion for Excellence™ to every customer relationship and every challenge. Logistics Plus is a 21st Century Logistics Company™ recognized as a Great Place to Work® and a top global logistics and technology provider. Learn more at logisticsplus.com.
by Scott Frederick | Mar 9, 2026 | Global Logistics Alerts
