by Ryan Markiewicz | Sep 3, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts
Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions Extended Through November 2025
On August 29, 2025, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) extended 164 product-specific exclusions and 14 exclusions for specific manufacturing equipment subject to Section 301 tariffs. These exclusions are valid through November 29, 2025.
For ease of reference, a summary of Section 301 duties and product exclusion notifications is available below. Click the image to view or download the full summary.
Read more: https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-3f0452d?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2
by Ryan Markiewicz | Aug 27, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts
50% Tariffs on India Take Effect – August 27, 2025
President Trump’s promised 50% tariffs on India went into effect today, August 27, 2025. The tariffs, which took effect just after midnight on Wednesday, were imposed to punish one of the world’s largest economies for its purchases of Russian oil. The White House argues that New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil are indirectly funding Russia’s war against Ukraine.
India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a key partner for the West in the Indo-Pacific region, is heavily reliant on trade with the U.S., its largest export market. Most Indian goods exports to the US (worth $87.3 billion to the US last year) now face steep duties, although some key products, including smartphones, are exempt for now.
Read more:
NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/india/trumps-tariffs-india-rise-50-punishment-buying-russian-oil-rcna227426
Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-hit-by-us-doubling-tariffs-plans-cushion-blow-2025-08-27/
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.
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