by logisticsplus | Aug 24, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough made another appearance on NPR’s Marketplace for an update on the Section 301 China tariffs.
“We’re going to be watching the secretary of commerce’s talks in China to see how that goes, if it might have any impact on the 301 tariffs,” Gretchen told Kai Ryssdal, adding, “We’re going to be watching the presidential candidates to see what they have to say about China and trade in general.”
Listen to the complete interview online at https://www.marketplace.org/2023/08/23/customs-broker-section-301-china-tariffs/ or by clicking below.
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by logisticsplus | Aug 8, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Founder and CEO Jim Berlin was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program on WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays and Saturdays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is impacting the region.
In this month’s Logistics Plus segment, Jim discusses the company’s 27th Anniversary, recent growth, company culture, what he envisions for the future, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking below to listen on LP Radio on Spotify.
by logisticsplus | Jul 21, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Chief Operating Officer (COO) Yuriy Ostapyak was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program on WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays and Saturdays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is impacting the region.
In this segment, Yuriy discusses his background, the company’s growth, efforts in Ukraine, recent certifications and partnerships, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking below to listen on LP Radio on Spotify.
by logisticsplus | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Chief Operating Officer (COO) Yuriy Ostapyak was selected to Erie’s 40 Under 40 list, published by the Erie Reader. Erie’s 40 Under 40 is an annual list that features 40 young entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and leaders shaping the future of Erie. For 2023, over 300 people who have had a hand in making Erie a more knowledgeable and fair place to live were nominated. Ultimately, only 40 winners were selected.
The full list of winners and write-up on Yuriy can be seen below or on the Erie Reader website at www.eriereader.com/article/eries-40-under-40-class-of-2023/yuriy-ostapyak
Yuriy Ostapyak, 39
COO, Logistics Plus, Inc.
When your list of accomplishments includes starting out as a foreign exchange student college intern, working at a company in a small office of 30 employees, to then becoming COO and overseeing that same small office turn into a global company with over 1,000 employees, raking in half a billion dollars in revenue, AND climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, it is safe to say that Yuriy Ostapyak is the stuff of 40 Under 40 legend.
Born in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Yuriy came to Erie and attended Villa Maria Academy, followed by Edinboro University, before returning to Ukraine to complete his graduate studies in international economics at the Kyiv National Economic University. And he has put his degrees to good use in Erie as he has become the chief operating officer of Logistics Plus, an international company headquartered here in Erie (at Union Station) that specializes in freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain management solutions. All this is to say, Yuriy is very good at moving things around the globe.
And he is excited to keep Erie as his home base, “We love Erie, love the Erie community. We are committed to investing in Union Station as the long-term global headquarters of Logistics Plus. We are committed to making this a great place to work and serving the community through creating opportunities for young talent to thrive. We have already invested millions of dollars into our opportunity zone, and will continue to invest in making this an area that is welcoming and prospering.”
Yuriy’s love for Erie is also paired with a love for his birthplace, Ukraine. When Russia attacked Ukraine, Logistics Plus rallied support locally and beyond to Ukrainians, raising over $660,000 in relief and providing other aid. When he’s not busy fundraising or traveling the globe on behalf of his business, Yuriy enjoys hiking, taking walks, and playing golf.
Congratulations to Yuriy and the rest of Erie’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023 on this well-deserved honor!
by logisticsplus | Jul 2, 2023 | News
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Logistics Plus Managing Director -Middle East & Africa, Suchit Sehgal, was featured in the August 2023 edition of Cargo Talk Magazine titled ‘Building Blocks of the Supply Chain’. Suchit was featured on page 38 to discuss how Logistics Plus navigates a new era of freight forwarding.
Suchit commented on the digital revolution changing how business sectors operate. “Freight forwarders are leveraging data to enhance demand forecasting, introduce transparency, and ensure traceability.” He added, “The freight forwarding industry is poised for a transformative journey, steered by technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and geopolitical economic trends.”
You can click the magazine image shown here to view the page that features Suchit and Logistics Plus. The complete magazine can be read here.
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