Jim Berlin pictured left of Penny Pritzker at the Ukraine Recovery Conference.
G-7 Governments Name 18 Business Leaders, including Logistics Plus CEO Jim Berlin, to New Advisory Council for Ukraine
This new initiative is to support Ukraine’s economic stability and growth and pave the way for future reconstruction.
ERIE, PA (June 13, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to report that on June 11 at the International Ukraine Recovery Forum, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the launch of a new initiative to support Ukraine’s economic stability and growth and pave the way for future reconstruction, a Business Advisory Council of 18 business leaders from across the G-7 nations, Ukraine, and key donor states.
Logistics Plus Founder and CEO Jim Berlin is one of three business leaders from the United States appointed to this international Council, alongside fellow US representatives from Northrop Grumman and McDonald’s, under the capable leadership of Siemens CEO Dr. Christian Bruch.
Jim and Derek Berlin at the URC Conference in Berlin.
Jim was joined at the conference by Logistics Plus SVP of Global Government Solutions Derek Berlin. Penny Pritzker, Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, served as Head of Delegation.
Of the initiative, Berlin said, “The first meeting of the Business Advisory Council brought together a group of committed and proactive business leaders, and I am confident that working together, we can serve as the ‘tip of the shovel’ of international business engagement in Ukraine at this critical time and onward to rebuild the country.”
In his welcoming remarks at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Chancellor Scholz said, “The recovery of Ukraine is and has to be a business case too, and (those businesses) will be front and center to engage right from the start. Together with the United States, (this is) why we have taken the initiative for the Business Advisory Council. (It) will be the voice of the business community.”
Logistics Plus has over 70 employees across three locations based in Ukraine. Since the 2022 invasion, Logistics Plus has donated and raised over $1 million worth of total relief for Ukraine. Last year, working with an American oil and gas supplier, Logistics Plus managed the complex delivery of 22 thousand tons of gas pipes to Ukraine to help with infrastructure rebuilding efforts (as shown in the photos below).
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About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. LP works in the background to help businesses manage their supply chains in a constantly changing world. Founded in 1996, today LP has annual global sales of over $600M with more than 1,200 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. LP is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies, a top 3PL provider, a top 100 logistics company, a top freight brokerage and warehousing provider, and a great place to work. With a Passion For Excellence™, its employees put the PLUS in LOGISTICS by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
In the realm of global logistics, effective collaboration across borders is crucial. A stellar example of this is the successful partnership between Logistics Plus Brazil and Logistics Plus Egypt, which has set a benchmark for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
The partnership began in 2023 when Logistics Plus Brazil contacted their Egyptian counterparts. The motive was clear and urgent: a Brazilian customer needed reliable and efficient handling of frozen food shipments originating from Egypt. Recognizing the complex requirements of shipping perishable goods internationally, both teams quickly mobilized to create a seamless logistics framework.
Over the year, the collaboration successfully shipped over 150 containers of frozen food from Egypt to Brazil. This endeavor was not just about moving goods but ensuring they arrived in perfect condition, adhering to the strictest health and safety standards. The teams coordinated every aspect of the logistics process, from warehousing and inventory management in Egypt to transportation, customs clearance, and final delivery in Brazil.
The constant communication between the teams in Brazil and Egypt made this partnership exceptionally productive. Regular updates, combined with an in-depth understanding of the logistics landscape in both countries, ensured that each container was handled precisely. The teams leveraged their local expertise to navigate regulatory environments and logistical challenges, ensuring timely deliveries despite the complexities involved.
As we look to the future, this partnership is a model for other offices within the Logistics Plus global network. It underscores the company’s vision of a truly interconnected global logistics operation where challenges are met with innovative solutions and unmatched teamwork.
Are you interested in learning more about how Logistics Plus Egypt or Logistics Plus Brazil handles global shipping and logistics? Contact either of our teams at egypt@logisticsplus.com or brazil@logisticsplus.com to learn more.
This multi-state public diplomacy initiative in support of Ukraine’s victory, recovery, and reconstruction is a partnership between the German Marshall Fund, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and Farm Journal. This whistlestop tour, headlined by GMF President Heather A. Conley and Howard Buffett, will foster conversations on how the war in Ukraine affects local, national, and global communities.
You can watch the video below or on the German Marshall Fund YouTube channel.
The Logistics Plus Ireland (aka LP Ireland) team officially began operations on June 1st, 2024, in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland. This new office will cater to all logistical needs on the island of Ireland, which consists of The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (part of the UK). Logistics Plus Ireland seeks to connect Ireland and Northern Ireland with the World by offering the following services:
Project management and logistics
RORO and Out Of Gauge (OOG) transport and shipping
FCL, LCL and 3PL and general freight forwarding activities
IOR services, customs formalities, and assistance
Total logistics solutions
LP Ireland Managing Director Bob Kevitt commented on the opening of LP Ireland, “We are excited about connecting LP Ireland to the World and all the opportunities this new venture will bring. As an extension of the Logistics Plus global network, the Ireland office can assist with virtually any logistical or supply chain need. With exceptional customer service coupled with a wide range of knowledge and experience, we look forward to delivering for our customers and finding the optimal solution for any logistical inquiries.”
For any requests involving the Ireland team, please email ireland@logisticsplus.com. We thank you for all current business and future opportunities and look forward to assisting you.
Logistics Plus Founder and CEO Jim Berlin was interviewed for a recent episode of GT Podcast’s Logistically Speaking, a production of Global Trade Magazine. Jim discusses how a small one-client, three-person company has grown to over 1,200 employees in more than 50 countries worldwide, why Logistics Plus has made it a personal mission to help rebuild Ukraine, and what in the world donuts have to do with success in logistics. You won’t want to miss this one!
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