"Do What's Right For Ukraine"
- 17.10.2026, 22:35
An American entrepreneur delivered humanitarian aid while under Russian fire.
American entrepreneur Jim Berlin, founder and chairman of the international logistics company Logistics Plus, urged the business community not to withdraw support for Ukraine due to the risks associated with the war. He described how his company delivered cargo while under Russian shelling, according to CEPA (translation by the website Charter97.org).
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Logistics Plus expanded its operations in Ukraine, opened an office in Odesa, and acquired a logistics company in Kyiv. From the very first days of the war, it organized deliveries of medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and Starlink satellite communication equipment.
“You have to do the right thing, hoping that others will follow your example. But, to be honest, in this case, no one followed,” Berlin admitted. The work became increasingly difficult, but the company continued to look for ways to deliver essential goods.
One of the riskiest projects was the delivery of 100,000 metric tons of steel pipes for Ukraine’s oil and gas industry. The cargo had to be unloaded at a port under threat of shelling and then transported by hundreds of trucks to their destinations. It was impossible to obtain insurance due to the high cost, and the operation went ahead thanks to the captain of a Turkish vessel who agreed to enter the danger zone.
Berlin said he was particularly impressed by the resilience of Ukrainian employees, who work under the threat of missile strikes and, after their workday, take shelter in basements during air raid alerts.
“I have enormous respect for the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people,” the businessman said.
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