Yuriy Ostapyak Interviewed on GT Podcast’s Logistically Speaking

Yuriy Ostapyak Interviewed on GT Podcast’s Logistically Speaking

Logistics Plus Chief Operating Officer Yuriy Ostapyak was interviewed for a recent episode of GT Podcast’s Logistically Speaking, a production of Global Trade Magazine. Yuriy discusses how Logistics Plus has grown from a logistics company to a supply chain management company that offers highly specialized solutions for Fortune 50 companies in the realm of IT, IT infrastructure, and business intelligence. You won’t want to miss this one!

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Panama Drought Makes Canal Passage Quite the Challenge: Gretchen Blough on Marketplace

Panama Drought Makes Canal Passage Quite the Challenge: Gretchen Blough on Marketplace

Gretchen BloughLogistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough made another appearance on NPR’s Marketplace to comment on how the severe drought in Panama is causing issues for the global supply chain.

“We’ve seen the trend lately where the cargo ships just keep getting bigger and bigger to carry more containers,” Gretchen told Kai Ryssdal. “Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to the efficiency of getting goods from here to there when you have a situation like the Panama Canal. … So, yeah, quite the challenge.”

Listen to the complete interview online at www.marketplace.org/2023/10/18/customs-broker-says-drought-in-panama-canal-makes-shipping-quite-the-challenge-shipping-industry or by clicking below.

Marketplace® is a nonprofit news organization on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. For more than 30 years, they have helped people become smarter about the economic forces that touch their daily lives through the unorthodox story, the casual conversation, and the unexpected angle on the news.

John Krob Featured on WPSE Business Spotlight

John Krob Featured on WPSE Business Spotlight

podcast circleJohn Krob, Vice President & Branch Manager of Logistics Plus Charlotte, 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, John discusses his background and how he came to Logistics Plus; he reflects on the first year of operations in Charlotte, the various services and solutions LP Charlotte offers, 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.

LP Human Resources (HR) Team Featured on WPSE Business Spotlight

LP Human Resources (HR) Team Featured on WPSE Business Spotlight

podcast circleThe Logistics Plus Human Resources (HR) team was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program on WPSE Money 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, the HR team members discuss their backgrounds, company culture and diversity, recruiting challenges, internship programs, current job openings, and more. Adrienne Sanders (HR Administrator), Cindy Rau (Human Resources), Libby Marcoline (Human Resources), Maria Czerwinski (Global Administrator), and Erin Berlin (Corporate Administrator) participated in the interview.

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.

 

Section 301 China Tariffs Are Still Top of Mind: Gretchen Blough on Marketplace

Section 301 China Tariffs Are Still Top of Mind: Gretchen Blough on Marketplace

gretchen international tradeLogistics 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.

Marketplace® is a nonprofit news organization on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. For more than 30 years, they have helped people become smarter about the economic forces that touch their daily lives through the unorthodox story, the casual conversation, and the unexpected angle on the news.