The webinar, held on June 4, brought together logistics and insurance experts to discuss defense and humanitarian aid logistics, risk insurance, and the critical role of supply chain management in supporting defense operations in Ukraine. The discussion was moderated by Brian Bourke, Global Chief Commercial Officer at SEKO Logistics, and featured opening remarks from Irina Paliashvili, President & CEO of USUBC, and Howard Lind, President and Executive Director of ISOA, with Nadiia Khomaziuk, Executive Director of USUBC, moderating the Q&A session.
Key topics included current challenges and changes in shipping aid and defense cargo to Ukraine, best routes via air, ocean, and ground transportation for government and defense industries, developments in humanitarian aid delivery since 2022, strategies to avoid customs delays when crossing EU and Ukrainian borders, best practices for insuring cargo, staff, and operations in Ukraine, and ensuring security for travel and shipments. The session also addressed the future outlook for peace, sustainment, recovery, and rebuilding – and how these factors may impact shipping and insurance. Speakers included Vasily Borovsky, Vice President of Government Services & Operations at USKO Logistics, Inc.; Simon Cassey, Chesterfield Insurance Brokers Ltd.; Gregory Forgrave, Move One Logistics; and Mike Ligthart, Vice President, EMEA at ICAT Logistics, Inc.
