LOBUSTRA – Logistics & Business Strategy Worldwide – Logistics & Business Strategy Worldwide

Who’s looking at the bigger picture of your entire operation?

Most logistics advisors will give you fragmented solutions.
Freight forwarders care about shipping.
Customs brokers handle paperwork.

Running an import/ export business means dealing with constant uncertainty – unexpected delays, rising costs, and ever-changing regulations.

It’s easy to feel like you’re always putting out fires instead of scaling your business – demurrage charges, late contract fees, lost visibility of your cargo or longer transit times…

This is for import/ export business owners who:

➳Lost time and money due to inefficient logistics and unpredictable supply chains

➳Struggle with customs & compliance – missing out on cost-saving trade agreements or getting caught in costly delays

➳Feel stuck in reactive mode – always fixing problems instead of running the business strategically

➳Want to expand, but fear the risk – scaling without control can mean bigger losses, not bigger profits

If your business relies on international shipments, you already know the risk. Risk is manageable – if you have the right strategy.

We take a customised approach to your logistics and business strategy.

We provide alternatives to streamline operation to make your business faster, more resilient, and more profitable.

Supply Chain Audit – Identify where you’re losing money and how to fix it.

Multimodal Freight Negotiations & Cost Reduction – Cut unnecessary expenses without sacrificing quality.

Risk Management – Prepare for currency fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes and global tariff implications.

Scalable Systems – Reduce dependancy on constant oversight and firefighting.

There are plenty of logistics consultants out there. But most focus on isolated problems – cheaper shipping, customs paper work, supplier negotiations. These matter, but they don’t fix the real issue.

➳ Because we’ve managed supply chains across USA, Canada, Europe, the UK, Middle East, China, Australia, South America, Mexico, Turkey, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, we know where businesses lose money – and where they can regain control.

➳ Because we combine logistics expertise with business strategy and regulatory compliance, you get more than just tactical fixes – you get a roadmap to long-term efficiency.

➳ Because we take a structured, analytical approach, you’ll get solutions tailored to your business model, not generic advice.

If you want a clear logistics and business strategy that reduces costs, simplifies operations, and helps you scale without chaos, get in touch now.

The risk isn’t in reaching out.
The risk is – staying in the same cycle of inefficiency while your competitors move ahead.

Debra Koppenaal
e-mail: d.koppenaal@lobustra.com
Phone/ Whatsapp: +001 978 500 3376

Results oriented professional with a focus on operational and problem solving excellence. Thirty years plus experience in all aspects of international and domestic Logistics including contract rate negotiation, customs compliance, route optimization, warehouse management and cost analysis.

Experienced manager with over 30 years’ experience leading teams through collaboration, empowerment and mentoring skills.

Aldona Frelik
e-mail: a.frelik@lobustra.com
Phone/ Whatsapp: +44 07 999 071 410

Solving complex logistics puzzles for nearly 16 years. Polish-born, UK-based for 17 years, with expertise managing high-stakes operations across Europe and Middle East. Experienced in coordinating multinational teams, handling time-critical shipments, navigating border regulations, and transforming fragmented processes into efficient systems.

My methodical approach extends to personal interests: coaching, writing, public speaking, and exploring nature with my children—activities that enhance my problem-solving skills and focus on creating meaningful connections and lasting practical solutions.

We partner together to provide comprehensive support across the global markets. We deliver tailored strategies that translate complex logistics challenges into clear, actionable plans with measurable outcomes – all communicated in straightforward, jargon-free language.

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