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Logistics Plus Turkey Completes Transformer Project
The Logistics Plus (LP) Turkey Project Cargo team successfully completed a transformers project from Turkey to Saudi Arabia. The LP Turkey team handled six sets of transformers, with the heaviest ones weighing 234 metric tons each. In total, 3,360 CBM worth of cargo was transported to Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Logistics Plus Global Projects Director Bahadir Erdil shared his thoughts on this project. “I couldn’t be more proud of the LP Turkey team. We’ve shown that we are capable of handling anything our clients throw at us,” He added, “We’ve become a world-class Project Cargo provider, and we’ll continue to build momentum moving forward.”
You can watch the highlights from this project in the video below or on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel.
Vote Logistics Plus for the 2023 Top 10 3PL Awards
Each year, in its July issue, Inbound Logistics magazine publishes its definitive resource on third-party logistics (3PL) and the outsourced logistics market. Before the issue, they ask their readers which third-party logistics companies provide excellent service and publish the results.
More information from the Inbound Logistics website is below:
When shippers send distress signals, 3PLs spring into action. The providers that earn a Readers’ Choice Top 10 3PL Excellence Award are among the most responsive and respected in the industry. Every year, our audience heaps praise on their favorite 3PLs, spotlighting standout qualities, from follow-through and flexibility to transparency and trustworthiness.
As a mid-sized 3PL, Logistics Plus greatly appreciates our customers’ support to try and achieve this accolade. While we may be a long shot, we know that none of our competitors can beat us on our signature Passion for Excellence. Cast your vote for Logistics Plus today!
As always, we thank you for your business, loyalty, and support!
Importer of Record (IOR) Services 101
An Importer of Record (IOR) ensures that imported goods comply with all customs and legal requirements of the country of import. This is usually the owner of the goods but may also be a designated individual or customs broker.
Importer of Record (IOR) services are provided by companies like Logistics Plus, specializing in international trade. These companies can help you import goods into a country without having to establish a physical presence there.
There are many benefits to using an IOR service, including the following:
- Increased efficiency: IOR services can help you save time and money by streamlining the import process.
- Reduced risk: IOR services can help you reduce the risk of errors and delays by complying with all customs and legal requirements.
- Increased flexibility: IOR services can help you import goods into any country, even if you don’t have a physical presence there.
If you are considering importing goods into a country, an IOR service can be valuable. Contact Logistics Plus to learn more about the benefits of our IOR services.
Here are some additional details about IOR services:
- The IOR is responsible for all aspects of the import process, including:
- Filing the necessary paperwork with the customs authorities
- Paying import duties and taxes
- Retrieving the goods from the port or airport
- Delivering the goods to the final destination
- The IOR must have a physical presence in the country of import
- The IOR must be licensed by the customs authorities
- The IOR must be bonded
If you are considering using an IOR service, it is important to research and find a reputable company that can provide you with the level of service you need.
Let us know if you’d like us to provide more information or offer you a quote.
Supporting the Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has caused immense damage to the country’s infrastructure and economy. The World Bank estimates the cost of rebuilding Ukraine will be $411 billion over the next decade.
The Ukrainian government has developed a plan for recovery and reconstruction that includes the following priorities:
- Repairing damaged infrastructure. This includes roads, bridges, hospitals, power plants, and energy distribution grids.
Providing humanitarian assistance. This includes food, water, shelter, and medical care for those who have been displaced by the war.
Creating jobs and stimulating the economy. This includes providing financial assistance to businesses and individuals and investing in infrastructure projects.
Promoting good governance. This includes fighting corruption and building a transparent and accountable government.
The international community has also pledged to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. The United States has committed $2.5 billion in aid, and the European Union has pledged €500 million.
Additionally, the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council, established in 1995, and of which Logistics Plus is a member, is advancing U.S. companies’ trade and investment interests in Ukraine and advocating for measures to improve bilateral trade and investment conditions. In support of its mission, the Council works closely with other organizations interested in supporting a growing commercial relationship between the United States and Ukraine.
The rebuilding of Ukraine will be a long and difficult process, but ensuring the country’s future is essential. With the international community’s support, Ukraine can rebuild its economy, create jobs, and provide a better future for its citizens.
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What Can You Do to Help?
There are many ways to help Ukraine rebuild. You can donate to humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross or UNICEF. You can support Ukrainian businesses by buying their products or services. You can also contact your elected officials and ask them to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Lastly, you can support Logistics Plus in our ongoing relief efforts, most recently providing power generators to Ukraine. You can learn more about that at lpukrainerelief.com.
The Importance of Rebuilding
The rebuilding of Ukraine is essential for the country’s future. The war has caused immense damage to the country’s infrastructure and economy. The rebuilding of Ukraine will help to create jobs, stimulate the economy, and promote good governance. The rebuilding of Ukraine will also help to heal the wounds of the war and build a more peaceful and prosperous future for the country.
Logistics Plus in Ukraine
Logistics Plus established a presence in Ukraine in 2017 and now employs 70 people across three offices in Kyiv, Odesa, and Ivano Frankivsk. You can learn more about the services “LP Ukraine” offers within the region at ua.www.logisticsplus.com.