- DTCare in Ukraine | International Logistics -
International Logistics and Storage
DTCare Partners with Logistics Experts for Efficient Humanitarian Deliveries in Conflict-Stricken Ukraine
DTCare, in collaboration with logistics experts in the United States and globally, specializes in international freight forwarding and providing critical assistance to conflict and crisis areas worldwide. Our experienced team can arrange, store, and transport goods according to international standards, adhering to customs laws in Ukraine. We procure and distribute essential supplies, including medical supplies, MREs, feminine hygiene supplies, hygiene items, and more, in accordance with DTCare’s do-no-harm policy and the UN’s international aid delivery standards.
We partner with experienced freight forwarders to deliver humanitarian aid safely to Ukraine. Our warehouses in Pittsburgh, Kyiv, and Mykolaiv enable efficient handling and tracking of cargo. DTCare complies with the new Ukrainian customs requirements and adheres to strict reporting standards for accurate and transparent reporting. Our distribution system is designed to ethically deliver aid based on local needs assessment, and we actively seek feedback from the communities we support.
International Logistics
DTCare Provides Support to Conflict Zones Through Efficient Logistics and Transport
DTCare collaborates with the logistics-based shipping company DTGruelle, which specializes in international freight forwarding, and enables DTCare to provide critically needed support to some of the most austere and conflict-ridden parts of the world. DTCare’s team of experts has the capacity to:
Arrange international logistics for the transport of goods into Ukraine; according to international standards
Securely store and transport supplies at every stage of the logistics process
Arrange and deliver goods within Ukraine; in alignment with Ukrainian customs laws
Procure and distribute essential supplies, including construction materials, food, WASH
Deliver supplies to front lines and formerly occupied territories
Adhere to international and Ukrainian reporting standards
Follow a do-no-harm policy that aligns with the United Nations standards of international humanitarian assistance initiatives
Generate commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs documentation that adhere to both US and Ukraine shipping and customs requirements
DTCare engages in strategic partnerships with highly experienced international freight forwarders and logistics experts across the United States and in its key operational territories. This collaborative approach ensures the safe and efficient transportation of humanitarian cargoes aimed at serving the vulnerable populations we support in a timely and effective manner.
Shipment Spotlight
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50,000 Feminine Hygiene Products
In February 2024, DTCare, in partnership with several US-based organizations, sent a 40-foot container loaded with over 50,000 feminine hygiene products, 1,000+ medical supplies, and 6,000 face shields to Ukraine. The donation is intended to help Ukrainians living in red zones, isolated towns, and those on the front lines, including orphaned children and injured veterans. This is the third successful shipment made by DTCare under Ukraine's new humanitarian delivery customs reporting procedure.
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Medical Supplies from Germany to Ternopil
DTCare and logistics partners sent over 12,000 face masks, 1,000 syringes, 10,000 needles, 2,000 disposable gloves, and more to assist the TMNU Hospital in Ternopil. DTCare works with international partners, Ukraine-based NGOs, and community groups to collect and transport life-saving supplies to healthcare facilities like TMNU. Despite severe delays at the Polish-Ukrainian border due to strikes, we could transport this critically needed shipment from Germany to Ukraine.
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6,000+ Plush Toys with Play It Forward
DTCare's plush toy drive, in partnership with Play It Forward Pittsburgh, collected over 6,000 plush toys in one week. They organized a volunteer event to pack and ship the plush toys to Mykolaiv, Ukraine, for children in need. The plush toys were distributed to DTCare's Creative Arts Therapy Center, families, orphanages, and child healthcare facilities. The toys are beneficial in play therapy, providing comfort and a healthy medium for self-expression to cope and heal from severe trauma.
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1,196 Pairs of Shoes from the UK to Ukraine
DTCare and Sal's Shoes partnered to transport 1,196 pairs of children's winter shoes from the UK to Ukraine. The shoes were donated as part of DTCare's end-of-year holiday shoebox drive. They were distributed to children in need in newly liberated towns, orphanages, family-style children's homes, and families to help them stay warm during the cold winter. DTCare aims to provide each child with a shoebox containing shoes, winter items, and a small toy at the beneficiary organizations they support.
How We Can Help
DTCare, with the help of our international logistics partners, can provide expert assistance with the procurement, transport, storage, and shipping of charitable goods.
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DTCare assists organizations in acquiring necessary items at a lower cost, allowing them to save money and allocate resources more efficiently. DTCare identifies the specific needs of the organization, sources the products or services from various suppliers, and coordinates the storage and delivery of the goods.
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DTCare coordinates the storage and inland transport of charitable goods with various logistics partners. This process involves transporting goods within the United States and Ukraine to ensure timely delivery.
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DTCare provides a secure and organized space for storing donated items until they can be distributed to those who need them. This includes clothing, educational supplies, mobility equipment, and medical supplies. DTCare's storage facilities are located in Moon Township, PA, in the USA, as well as in Kyiv and Mykolaiv in Ukraine.
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DTCare assists with consolidating charitable goods by combining various donations from multiple sources into one larger shipment, saving costs and improving efficiency in transporting goods to their intended recipients. With the help of our international logistics partners, DTCare effectively coordinates with customs and border authorities to transport charitable goods across borders via land, air, or sea.
Warehousing and Storage
DTCare Expands Humanitarian Logistics with Three Warehouse Facilities in the USA and Ukraine
DTCare is committed to providing efficient humanitarian logistics services throughout Ukraine. With warehouse facilities in Moon Township, Kyiv, and Mykolaiv, our team has the capacity to receive, store, and load humanitarian cargo. Adherence to strict reporting standards ensures detailed reporting and tracking of supplies entering and leaving our facilities.
Moon Township
9,265 FT² / 860 M²
DTCare’s headquarters and primary warehouse is in Moon Township, PA, USA. The space is utilized for all DTCare’s main transport functions, including consolidating, sorting, and shipping goods.
Mykolaiv
1,776 FT² / 165 M²
DTCare’s distribution hub is located in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. The warehouse is easily accessible by our team on the ground and utilized for the consolidation and dispersal of donated goods.
Kyiv
17,760 FT² / 1,650 M²
Strategically located in Kyiv, DTCare’s second storage facility in Ukraine comes with premium security features, expert personnel, and ample storage space of 1,650 square meters.
Customs Compliance and Tracking
Ethical Aid Distribution Tracking Process in Compliance with Ukrainian Customs
DTCare is integrated into the new Ukrainian customs portal. Our teams file detailed and accurate monthly reports based on data collected through our Delivery Acknowledgement Form to track in-country humanitarian relief deliveries. DTCare has implemented a rigorous and multi-tiered distribution system in Ukraine to ensure the ethical and timely reporting of aid to Ukrainian customs. This system is designed to efficiently deliver assistance to groups in crisis based on local needs assessments. DTCare employees and its partners coordinate the receipt of supplies by the communities we support and allow affected communities to provide feedback on DTCare's aid via email and confidential online forms.
