Erie-based Logistics Plus, a transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions provider, recently completed the shipment of 22,000 tons of gas pipe to Ukraine.
The pipe was delivered via ship and transported across the country in more than 1,000 truck shipments.
The final shipment was made at Ukraine’s Black Sea Port of Chornomorsk in late November and is the first time a nongrain, U.S.-managed ship successfully delivered and unloaded at the port since the onset of the war with Russia.
Logistics Plus secured the necessary berthing permits and operational approvals.
“This operation stands as a testament to the ability of Logistics Plus to handle complex logistical challenges and our unique global risk management capabilities,” Jim Berlin, Logistics Plus founder and CEO, said. “It underscores our dedication to delivering solutions in challenging environments, driven by a unified effort across our international teams in Turkey, China, Poland, the USA, and, of course, Ukraine, where LP’s team of over 70 people continues to be a key part of our global business, as well as an inspiration to us all.”
Delivery of the shipment was challenging because the Russian government withdrew from an international agreement securing port access for humanitarian reasons. Russia also has been bombing Ukraine’s port infrastructure and vessels.