by Hannah McCall | Jul 11, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus (LP) is thrilled to announce the strategic expansion of our LP Yacht division into Scandinavia, marking a significant milestone in our growth. With unwavering dedication from our existing LP Scandinavia team, we have broadened the reach of this specialized vertical solution to an even larger market. This expansion comes in response to the recent surge in the project logistics market, enabling Logistics Plus to extend its network across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Our new Scandinavian team is a perfect addition to the LP Family, enhancing our ability to meet niche supply chain demands on a global scale. This expansion aligns seamlessly with the objectives of our global yacht division, which specializes in shipping anything that floats to destinations worldwide. Logistics Plus can now optimize our customers’ supply chains even further, ensuring efficient and reliable services across Scandinavia.
The LP Yacht team offers comprehensive solutions whether we’re working as your 3PL or 4PL partner. Our services encompass transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, business intelligence, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet all your logistics needs.
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by Hannah McCall | Jun 28, 2024 | Berlin's Wall
All,
Back home in time to watch the debate last night.
I usually stay out of politics. Not because I don’t follow it, but because after being VERY involved in it for years, I’ve made it much more of a “spectator sport” for me, than being on any field of play.
I made an observation the day this debate was proposed (proposed by Biden, which I thought was odd for the incumbent):
I believed that they wanted this early so that if (IF) Biden clearly came across as too old and frail, and no longer up to the job, it would give the Democratic Party time to get Joe to bow out/pass the baton either before, or at the convention in July.
That’s not a sure thing by a long shot. It may or may not be right, and it may or may not happen.
But…from my own pained observations (a very sad day for Biden and for America, and probably the world as well) EVERYONE this morning is talking about the need for Biden to step aside for another candidate. So it actually might happen.
Would be tricky as hell (Who becomes the new candidate? How does it get decided?) But I do think it’s safe to say that:
IF President Biden stays in as the Democratic nominee, Donald Trump will be the next US President.
I’m not saying that’s a good thing or a bad thing, but I do think that will be the case for sure.
I don’t think that after last night, Biden can win the election.
Of course, Donald Trump completely dodged many of the questions, said all kinds of things that were untrue, or at best half true, and was full of bombast and confidence especially since he quickly realized in the opening minutes that Biden was not up to effectively calling him out/cutting him down. (Honestly, the debate was more like 2 kids pissing all over each other in the school playground much of the time than any real, substantial “debate”. Childish. Golf game? Handicap? 50 yard drives? Club champion? WTF???)
But the good news for those of you who don’t like Trump–is that I think that almost any younger, sharper, ready to take him on could easily win, I think.
I believe that with so many Americans who don’t really want either guy to win, the contrast with someone younger would become more evident, and people would realize that the next generation needs to lead us into the future (for instance–90 minutes and not even a single mention of AI–the new technology that is/will soon be changing the world), not 80-year-olds.
So, back from Ukraine and the Berlin conference and smack dab into the US elections.
There’s an old saying, that many consider a wry curse: “May you live in interesting times.”
We sure do.
Onward!
JB
by Hannah McCall | Jun 14, 2024 | Berlin's Wall
Leaving today. Heading back to the USA. Derek is off to Ukraine again for a port security conference in Odesa. Enjoyable and successful trip (the BEST combination).
Now to the work to bring actual fruit from the seeds planted here. As we know, everyone is busy. These CEOs all have their “day jobs” running big companies and they get pulled in 100 different directions. Will be key to keep the energy and momentum from the conference going.
While here, we had dinner with one of our guys from Ukraine, Valerii, and his lovely wife, Natalya. They and their children live in Germany but are from western Ukraine and are deeply involved in the struggle. It was nice to get some quiet time with them away from the chaos of the convention and all the related meetings.
I had brought an LP Ukraine t-shirt and an LP golf shirt as gifts for Valerii, but did not know his wife would be there and had nothing to give to her. But I have learned (please take note, guys!) that flowers always work. So I asked Burak, the doorman at our Marriott hotel, where I could buy some flowers and he directed me to the lower level of the mall just across the street. Easy.
However…I had no Euros, but most places take credit cards, and this flower shop did too.
But…for whatever reason, they don’t take Visa credit cards, and that is what I had.
So…no go on the flowers.
I walked back to the hotel and told Burak what had happened. And it was too late for any plan B since it was 5:30 and dinner was at 6:30. So I went upstairs to my room to get ready for Valerii and Natalya.
15 minutes later there’s a knock at my door, and there was Burak with a lovely bouquet of flowers for me to give her at dinner that night. Talk about above and beyond service!!!
As I always say, we/LP are also in the service business. And going above and beyond, as Burak did, is in our culture as well. Our trademark “Passion for Excellence” is what makes us stand out and continue to grow worldwide. From Day 1, nearly 28 years ago, it has been who we are.
So…whenever you think about your customer, think about it the way Burak did last night. You see a problem—you find a solution.
The LP way.
Onward!
JB
We met great folks like Jan Larson, representing Sweden, the newest NATO country.
US Secretary Penny Pritzker speaking with leaders of the Ukrainian government.
A packed event. Sometimes seating was hard to find. So…find a way or make one.
Remnants of the Berlin Wall. A vivid reminder of how things once were here.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke at the conference. Strong guy. Also visited a local Patriot missile installation.
Had a lovely dinner with Valerii and Natalya. What lovely people.
Goodbye Berlin.
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