by Scott Frederick | Sep 2, 2025 | News
Logistics Plus Signs Sponsorship with Karşıyaka Basketball Club
As the 2025–2026 season tips off, Logistics Plus reaffirms its commitment to excellence both on and off the court.
IZMIR, TURKEY (September 2, 2025) – Logistics Plus Türkiye, part of Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has signed on as a sponsor of Karşıyaka Basketball Club for the upcoming 2025–2026 season.
This sponsorship marks the continuation of a long-standing partnership with Karşıyaka Sports Club, which began in 2012. Over the course of more than a decade, Logistics Plus Türkiye has been a consistent supporter of the team and its community. As the 2025–2026 season tips off, LP reaffirms its commitment to excellence both on and off the court.
“We are proud to continue our support of Karşıyaka Basketball Club,” said Bahadir Erdil, Managing Director of Logistics Plus Türkiye, and Global Projects Director for Logistics Plus, Inc. “For us, this sponsorship is about more than basketball—it’s about teamwork, community, and a shared spirit of perseverance. We look forward to cheering on the players, coaches, staff, and fans throughout what we hope will be another successful and inspiring season.”
Karşıyaka Basketball Club, based in İzmir, Turkey, has a rich tradition of success and a loyal fan base. The team’s values of dedication, teamwork, and resilience closely align with the culture and mission of Logistics Plus.
With this sponsorship, Logistics Plus extends its best wishes for a healthy and triumphant season ahead.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st Century Logistics Company™. With annual global sales approaching $1 billion, Logistics Plus is a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, project management, business intelligence, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies with a presence in 50+ countries worldwide. With its trademark Passion for Excellence™, Logistics Plus is consistently recognized as a great place to work and a top global logistics provider. Learn more at logisticsplus.com.
by Scott Frederick | Aug 27, 2025 | News
Starting August 29, 2025, the long‑standing U.S. “de minimis” customs exemption—which allowed imports valued at $800 or less to enter duty‑free—is officially ending, following a July 30 executive order by President Trump.
Immediate Effects:
Postal operators in at least 25 countries have already begun suspending parcel shipments to the U.S., including services in Europe, Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, and others. These suspensions stem from uncertainty over how duties will be assessed, collected, and what additional customs data will be required.
Why It Matters:
- Consumers and businesses are bracing for higher costs and delays. Products that were once affordable may now carry duties of 10% to 50%, or flat fees between $80 and $200, dramatically increasing checkout totals.
- Global logistics networks are under strain as carriers and customs brokers face a surge in duty processing and compliance demands. The “free-flowing traffic” of international parcels is now bottlenecked with compliance hurdles.
Long-Term Outlook:
- Experts predict a significant drop in small-parcel shipping volumes—from over 1.3 billion shipments in 2024 to possibly 200–300 million annually—as companies retool their logistics strategies.
- Companies are increasingly turning toward regional or domestic fulfillment models to avoid new tariffs, potentially reshaping global supply chains.
Check out this Time magazine article for more good insights
“Why Shippers Around the World Are Suspending Deliveries to the U.S.”
https://time.com/7312579/countries-stop-shipping-us-de-minimis-exemption-trump-trade-tariffs/
by Ryan Markiewicz | Aug 26, 2025 | News
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.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Aug 21, 2025 | News
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.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Aug 20, 2025 | News
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.
About News Nation NewsNation, a Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) property, is a news network reaching nearly 65 million television households across the United States. Validated by independent watchdog groups, NewsNation is America’s source for engaging and unbiased news, which reflects the full range of perspectives across the country.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Aug 15, 2025 | News
Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus (LP), and Aaron Taylor, Co-Founder of the Joe Moore Award and Current CBS College Football Analyst, were featured on the 8/15/25 episode of 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 special Business Spotlight segment, Jim and Aaron discuss Logistics Plus being named the Exclusive Logistics Provider of the Joe Moore Award, Joe Moore’s influence on Aaron’s life, the logistical challenges of transporting and storing the massive 800-pound, seven-foot-tall trophy, the parallels between the mission of the award and Logistics Plus, and much more.
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. You can also read the full press release at https://www.logisticsplus.com/logistics-plus-named-exclusive-logistics-provider-of-the-joe-moore-award/.
About the Joe Moore Award
The Joe Moore Award is named after Joe Moore, widely regarded as one of the best offensive line coaches in college football history, most notably for his work at Notre Dame and the University of Pittsburgh. Coach Moore sent 52 players on to the NFL, including Bill Fralic, Mark May, Russ Grimm, Jimbo Covert, Andy Heck and others. The Joe Moore Award trophy, crafted by legendary sports sculptor Jerry McKenna, is the largest trophy in college football, standing at a height of seven feet and weighing in at more than 800 pounds. The perpetual trophy is made available for display by the winning university until the conclusion of the following college football season.
About Aaron Taylor
Aaron Taylor is a former professional football player who was a guard for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was a two-time All-American. A first-round pick in the 1994 NFL draft, he played professionally for the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers of the NFL. Taylor works as a college football analyst and television sportscaster. He is the Co-Founder of the Joe Moore Award for the most outstanding offensive line unit in college football – the only major college football award going to a group versus an individual. Taylor is a speaker on teamwork and performance at summits, events, corporate retreats, and universities. In 2021, Taylor was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
