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Humanitarian Support: Global Logistics Leader Rallies Support in Rebuilding Ukraine Over the past two and a half years, Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) has provided a critical lifeline to Ukraine in its rebuilding efforts as the war with Russia rages on. L ogistics Plus, Inc. (LP) is one of the fastest-growing privately owned to helping source, ware- house, and deliver
much-needed personal protection equipment (PPE) to people and businesses worldwide during the COVID shut- down. “We’re always the Sherpas,” explains Berlin. “We’re the rst ones in, helping people nd a way.”
logistics providers in the world. It is also a top 100 3PL company, a top freight brokerage and warehousing rm, a top technology developer, a unique solutions provider for key verticals, such as solar, data centers, and many others, and a cer- ti ed Great Place to Work ® . But what truly distinguishes LP as a company to watch is its innovative solu- tions and extensive global network that are impacting both business investment and humanitarian support. Over the past two and a half years, LP has provided a critical lifeline to Ukraine in its rebuilding efforts as the war with Russia rages on. The company has donated and raised more than $1 million worth of relief as well as provided vital transportation and logistics support to assist with Ukraine’s infrastructure and economic stability. LEADING BY EXAMPLE LP’s support for Ukraine is driving meaningful impact on the global stage, sending a call to action for other busi- nesses to continue to invest in and support the country as more safe zones are created. “We’re trying to lead by exam- ple,” explains LP Founder and Chief Executive Of cer Jim Berlin. “I call it the tip of the shovel. We’re willing to go in before others are willing to go in. If others see, maybe they’ll join in and start digging too.” At Logistics Plus, doing the right thing goes hand in hand with doing busi- ness—from moving 100,000 pounds of cargo into the United States as an early responder to 9/11 terrorist attacks
Logistics Plus employees show their support for Ukraine at the company’s corporate headquarters in the historic Union Station in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania.
custom-equipped vans as mobile trauma units for Ukrainian eld med- ics in Bakmut, a southern border town with Russia. LP has made signi cant investments in its Ukrainian-based operations as well. In July 2022, LP acquired Concor-Trans, a Ukrainian-based freight forwarding and logistics company in the capital city of Kyiv and second of ce in Odesa. Before that, Logistics Plus already had a signi cant presence in Ukraine, with an of ce of nearly 50 people located in Ivano-Frankivsk, in the western portion of Ukraine. LP’s services in Ukraine have been particularly crucial in maintaining the ow of essential goods, which are vital for Ukraine’s economy and people.
SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE For Logistics Plus, the Russian war in Ukraine is not just business; it’s per- sonal. The company employs 85 people in three of ces in Ukraine and approxi- mately 30 Ukrainian-born professionals at LP operations in the United States. LP’s Chief Operations Of cer Yuriy Ostapyak is proud of the company’s ongoing response to support Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022. Ostapyak was born and raised in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, before com- ing to America nearly 25 years ago as a Rotary exchange student, and has worked at Logistics Plus for the past 20 years. “We have many years of expertise and experience and knowledge of Ukrainian markets, and we started using it basically on Day One,” he says. “We’ve donated a lot of money on our own and made sure the money that we donated or raised went exactly where it was intended.” For example, Logistics Plus facili- tated more than $1 million in donations and relief in the transportation of medi- cal supplies, food and clothing, as well as power generators to support communities affected by con ict and displacement. LP also purchased and out tted two
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