UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

Rand Logistics, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

752182105

(CUSIP Number)

Jonathan R. Evans

501 Congressional Boulevard, Suite 300

Carmel, IN 46032

(317) 819-6200

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

07/15/2014

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.  x

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

Item 1. Security and Issuer.

This statement on Schedule 13D relates to the common stock, $.0001 par value (the “Shares”), of Rand Logistics, Inc. (“Rand”). The address of the principal executive offices of Rand Logistics, Inc. is 500 Fifth Avenue, 50^th Floor, New York, NY 10110.

Item 2. Identity and Background.

This statement on Schedule 13D is being filed on behalf of JWEST, LLC (“JWEST”), an Indiana limited liability company, and Jonathan R. Evans, a 70% owner of JWEST. The address of JWEST’s principal business and principal office is 501 Congressional Boulevard, Carmel, IN 46032. Mr. Evans’ business address is also 501 Congressional Boulevard, Carmel, IN 46032. JWEST’s principal business is to serve as an investment advisor.

During the last five years, neither JWEST nor Mr. Evans have been convicted in a criminal proceeding.

During the last five years, neither JWEST nor Mr. Evans have been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws of finding any violation with respect to such laws.

Item 3. Source or Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

JWEST and Mr. Evans used an aggregate of approximately $8,720,560 to purchase the Shares reported as beneficially owned in Item 5. JWEST used approximately $6,082,704 of funds that were provided through the accounts of certain of its investment advisory clients in order to purchase the Shares for such clients. Mr. Evans used approximately $2,637,856 to purchase the Shares owned directly by him.

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.

On July 15, 2014, JWEST sent a letter to the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rand (the “Board”) informing the Board of its intent to wage a proxy battle in the event that the Board does not support JWEST’s two director nominees as candidates for election to the Board at Rand’s 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. A copy of the notice is attached as Exhibit 1. Except as set forth in this Item 4, the reporting persons have no present plans or proposals that relate to or that would result in any of the actions specified in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

(a) JWEST beneficially owns 1,412,877 Shares, which constitutes approximately 7.88% of Rand’s outstanding Shares, based on 17,933,859 Shares outstanding as of June 11, 2014 as stated in Rand’s Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2014. Mr. Evans beneficially owns 488,901 Shares, which constitutes approximately 2.73% of Rand’s outstanding Shares, based on 17,933,859 Shares outstanding as of June 11, 2014 as stated in Rand’s Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2014.

(b) JWEST has sole dispositive power over 1,412,877 Shares. Mr. Evans has sole voting power over 488,901 Shares.

(c) The transactions below were effected during the past 60 days.

(d) The investment advisory clients of JWEST have the sole right to receive and, subject to the notice, withdrawal and/or termination provisions of such advisory contracts, the sole power to direct the receipt of dividends from, and the proceeds of sale of, any of the Shares beneficially owned by JWEST on behalf of such clients. Except as noted, no such client or partnership has an interest by virtue of such relationship that relates to more than 5% of the Shares.

(e) Not applicable.

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.

Neither JWEST nor members of JWEST have any contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships (legal or otherwise) with other persons with respect to securities of Rand other than as described in this Schedule 13D.

Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits.

Exhibit 1 - Letter to Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rand Logistics, Inc.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Exhibit 1

July 15, 2014

Via Overnight Delivery

Mr. Laurence S. Levy

Executive Chairman

Rand Logistics, Inc.

500 Fifth Avenue

50^th Floor

New York, New York 10110

Re: Intent to Nominate Directors at RLOG’s 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Laurence:

This letter is to inform you and the RAND Logistics, Inc. (“RLOG”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) of JWEST, LLC’s intention regarding the nomination of Sean O’Connor and myself to the Board of RLOG. As you recall, last year I nominated Sean O’Connor to the Board as we felt additional input at the Board level was needed based on RLOG’s poor financial performance, self-dealing and, most of all, its leadership. Having seen no improvement since last year, we continue to feel that new perspectives are needed at the Board level. Therefore, JWEST, LLC has nominated two individuals, Sean O’Connor and me, to the Board this year. Based on the Board’s position last year, I assume it will be the intent of the Board this year to not support our director nominees and to exclude Sean and me from RLOG’s slate of candidates in its proxy statement.

If the Board excludes our nominees, we plan to hire a proxy solicitation firm and run a proxy battle against the Board’s slate. A proxy battle will be costly and time consuming for both parties. We intend to seek reimbursement from RLOG for JWEST, LLC’s proxy solicitation expenses. We hope the Board will make the prudent decision to put our nominees on the slate instead of wasting the stockholders’ money.

Should you like to discuss these matters, please contact me at (317) 819-6200.

Best Wishes,

Jonathan Evans

Chief Investment Officer

JWEST, LLC

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