Every year, LRI awards a financial scholarship to a graduating senior from a local High School. The recipient must have a dream to pursue a vocation internationally and must express how they hope to impact our world through an essay as well as faculty recommendations. This year’s recipient was Hannah Davis from Timothy Christian School in Elmhurst, IL. Hannah will attend...
LRI CEO, Ric Frantz, has been invited to a White House briefing on U.S. International Trade Policy on March 5. The briefing will offer participants a candid discussion with senior Administration officials about the impact of international trade policies on U.S. business and the national economy. Panelists will include Deputy United States Trade Representative Ambassador, Robert Holleyman and Deputy Secretary of...
LRI would like to thank everyone who helped with our toy and pet drive this year. It was a HUGE success. We collected 862 toys which is the most in a single year we have ever collected. Our partner R&M Trucking was a huge help as well and we collected a lot of pet products as well. Please see below some...
Check here for the latest updates on the congestion issues and labor actions that are affecting the timely departures and arrivals for ocean freight cargo into and out of the United States. See articles posted here that provide information on the status at the ports. For information on the status of your shipments with LRI please e-mail info@LRInternational.com. Links PMA & ILWU...
LRI provides public and private training on a wide array of International business topics. LRI trainers are some of the most sought after in the logistics industry. We work with the U.S. Department of Commerce, State Trade Centers, Banks, Cargo insurance companies, universities and Trade Organizations to create programs and provide training on topics such as: Global Logistics Supply Chain...
LRI recently completed an export shipment of costumes and props for the Chicago Chamber Opera. This non-for-profit group based in Chicago has performed to stellar reviews for years, and is booked for 5 performances in the United Kingdom through August 1st. After their tour of the U.K., LRI will also be shipping their gear back to Chicago. Good luck to...
Did you know that LRI offers 3PL and warehouse services in 9 locations in the USA as well as Mexico and Canada? LRI manages inventory for clients as well as offering customized packing and distribution services. If your company needs bonded warehousing/storage, customized packaging, palletizing, or crating LRI is your one source for getting your products to your domestic and International...
LRI is proud to provide import logistics from the United Kingdom and delivery in New Jersey of a 2 man row boat for The Row 4 Precious Lives fund raising event. Children’s Hospice Southwest in the United Kingdom helps children and their families who are suffering from severe illness. This 55 day long rowing event from New York to the U.K....
LRI recently loaded and exported a 40 foot ocean container to Mozambique for Free the Girls, a strategic non-for-profit partner of LRI. You can see more about the great work Free the Girls is doing to combat human trafficking and slavery around the world by visiting their website and facebook page - www.freethegirls.org....
Kids Around the World is a long- time partner with LRI shipping playgrounds and food to some of the poorest and most isolated locations in the world. Visit www.kidsaroundtheworld.com to learn more about this truly amazing organization that delivers 88% of resources directly to ministry programs and helping kids. LRI recently assisted with shipping playgrounds and food items to South Africa, Uganda, &...