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Logistics Plus Joins the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)

by logisticsplus | Mar 30, 2023 | News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Logistics Plus Joins the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)

With over 230 members, USUBC provides a strong international voice for business in Ukraine.

ERIE, PA (March 30, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce it has been accepted for membership in the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) by its more than 230 members.

Logistics Plus (LP) is a global logistics company with annual sales of over $500 million and 1,000 employees in 45+ countries worldwide. LP established a presence in Ukraine in 2017 and now employs 70 people across offices in Kyiv, Odesa, and Ivano Frankivsk. Since the invasion in 2022, LP has directed over $1 million of its own capital into Ukraine, and it continues to spearhead far-reaching efforts to provide critical humanitarian supplies and materials to the country and front-line populations.

“We are excited to welcome Logistics Plus to the US-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC),” said Morgan Williams, President and CEO of the USUBC. “As a global logistics provider with operations in Ukraine, Logistics Plus brings valuable expertise. We look forward to working with them to help promote U.S.-Ukraine business relations.”

“We are honored to join the US-Ukraine Business Council and to collaborate with its distinguished members to promote and expand economic opportunities between the United States and Ukraine,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, Chief Operating Officer for Logistics Plus. “At Logistics Plus, we understand the importance of building strong relationships and investing in our global community, and we are committed to bringing our expertise to the table to support U.S.-Ukraine business relations.”

About the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council

The U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) was established in October 1995 to advance U.S. companies’ trade and investment interests in Ukraine’s significant emerging market, advocate for measures to improve conditions for bilateral trade and investment, and generally promote strong, friendly bilateral ties. In support of its mission, the Council works closely with a full range of other organizations interested in supporting a growing commercial relationship between the United States and Ukraine. Visit usubc.org to learn more.

About Logistics Plus, Inc.

Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company that provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Jim Berlin founded the company over 26 years ago in Erie, PA. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With its trademark Passion For Excellence™, Logistics Plus employees put the ‘plus’ in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices, warehouses, and agents located in Erie, PA; Aurora, CO; Buffalo, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Colton, CA; Dallas, TX; Dayton, NJ; Des Moines, IA; Fontana, CA; Haslet TX; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Jamestown, NY; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Meadville, PA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Olean, NY; Phoenix, AZ; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tulsa, OK; Vancouver, WA; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; Taiwan; Thailand; Turkey; UAE; Uganda; Ukraine; and Vietnam; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
CMO & LTL Carrier Relations
Logistics Plus, Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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More Ukraine Relief from Erie is on the Way

by logisticsplus | Mar 14, 2023 | News

We packed two more export containers with 40 pallets of more humanitarian goods and relief aid for Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who continues to donate to this important cause.

We especially appreciate First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church for leading the drive to collect most of these materials (we just provide the storage and handle the logistics).

As a reminder, you can still support the purchase and delivery of power generators for Ukraine at lpukrainerelief.com.

LP Employees Host English Language Class

by logisticsplus | Jan 31, 2023 | News

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Logistics Plus (LP) employees Serhii Marynych and Pasha Nayda have been donating their time on Monday nights to teach Ukrainians how to speak English. The classes are held at the Logistics Plus ETN Building in Erie, PA, on Monday nights from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Serhii, an air export operations specialist for Logistics Plus, teaches the class with help from his colleague, Pasha, a supply chain data analyst for Logistics Plus. According to Serhii, “The classes are going strong. We’ve seen progress with the people attending them, especially with their articulatory skills,” He added, “It’s great to see the difference these classes are making in the local community. We hope to keep pushing forward!”

Serhii and Pasha invite all Ukrainians in the Erie area who want to learn the English language to attend. Additionally, Logistics Plus is searching for people that would like to volunteer as a teacher. Please use the contact information below to sign up for the class or volunteer as a teacher.

Serhii Marynych
Email: serhii.marynych@logisticsplus.com
Phone: 814-431-4782

Pasha Nayda
Email: pasha.nayda@logisticsplus.com
Phone: 207-205-7794

Over $100,000 Worth of Humanitarian Aid Delivered to Ukraine Organizations

by logisticsplus | Jan 30, 2023 | News

Earlier this month, Logistics Plus Poland and Logistics Plus Ukraine worked together to successfully deliver over $100,000 worth of humanitarian aid to two Ukraine organizations. The materials were collected, packaged, and containerized at the Logistics Plus ETN warehouse in cooperation with Erie for Ukraine. The shipment was then transported to the Logistics Plus Poland warehouse, where it was de-containerized and transported across the border to Ukraine for final delivery to the following two organizations located in the Lviv region:

A National Scout Organization
A Maternity Hospital & Children’s Shelter

Photographs of the deliveries can be viewed below.

Here is a copy of the PDF flyer that was created to raise awareness for the program:

And here is an excerpt from a letter from the shelter expressing their gratitude:

Do you want to help? Logistics Plus is now raising funds to purchase and transport power generators to Ukraine. Learn more and donate at lpukrainerelief.com.

Let’s Rebuild Ukraine Together!

by logisticsplus | Jan 12, 2023 | News

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine began last year, and with your support, Logistics Plus helped raise over $660,000 for general Ukrainian relief efforts. Relief included the collection of humanitarian aid, clothes, food, and more.

As the war in Ukraine continues, many people and critical institutions, such as hospitals and schools, have limited or no power. So for 2023, Logistics Plus has shifted its fundraising efforts to purchase, transport, and install power generators to help Ukrainians in this time of need. 100% of donations will go toward power generators and power supplies for critical infrastructures, including schools, hospitals, and shelters — and Logistics Plus will cover all the shipping expenses.

Please visit https://lpukrainerelief.com/ to donate to the cause. Also, read this article on NBCnews.com that highlights the challenges.

Listen to Audio Clip

Ukraine Relief Efforts

Previous donations collected by Logistics Plus helped many people relocate from war zones and provided basic humanitarian supplies.
An estimated 30% of Ukraine’s power stations have been destroyed.
People are living in darkness. With winter arriving, the next three months will be long and cold. The people of Ukraine need our support.

Listen to comments from Logistics Plus COO Yuriy Ostapyak in the video below from YourErie.com.

Are you ready to help Logistics Plus rebuild Ukraine? Click the button below to go to the lpukrainerelief.com website where donations can be made by PayPal, debit or credit card.