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Logistics Plus Sponsors Best of Varsity Cup 2019 Presented by Erie Times-News/GoErie.com

by logisticsplus | May 14, 2019 | News

Logistics Plus Sponsors Best of Varsity Cup 2019 Presented by Erie Times-News/GoErie.com

It is the third-consecutive year that Logistics Plus has been a marquee sponsor.

ERIE, PA (May 14, 2019) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that, for the third consecutive year, it is sponsoring the Best of Varsity Cup presented by Erie Times-News/GoErie.com. The event is to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the 2018-2019 All-Area high school student athletes and top performers from 45 high schools across 8 Counties in 24 sports.

The 2019 awards banquet, which takes place next month on Wednesday, June 26th at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA, is a way to say thank you to the thousands of outstanding high school athletes, coaches and fans who allow Erie Times-News/GoErie.com to share their stories, performances and passions. Awards will be presented to the Outstanding Player of the Year in each sport, as well as Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year. Best of Varsity Cup athletes are invited to attend for free and the event is open to family, friends and the general public.

As a primary sponsor, Logistics Plus is also proud to welcome Pro Football Hall of Fame legend and former Buffalo Bills quarterback, Jim Kelly, as the guest speaker for this year’s Best of Varsity Cup awards dinner. Kelly originally was scheduled to attend the 2018 Varsity Cup, but because of a recurrence of cancer and his continuing recovery last spring the Times-News was unable to have Kelly serve as the main speaker. Pittsburgh Steelers great Hines Ward served as the speaker last year in Kelly’s absence.

“All of us at Logistics Plus are proud to be associated with the Best of Varsity Cup for a third consecutive year,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “The dedication, hard-work, and passion for excellence shown by these young athletes are traits that we all admire and share here at Logistics Plus.” Berlin added, “As a lifelong Bills fan, I am also very excited that Jim Kelly will be our special guest for the dinner this year.”

Please visit GoErie.com/BestofVarsityCup for complete event details.

About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 23 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly-regarded fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 500+ employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Akron, OH; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Winchester, VA; Madison, WI; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

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Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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Vote Logistics Plus for the 2019 Top 10 3PL Awards

by logisticsplus | May 10, 2019 | News

Each year, in its July issue, Inbound Logistics magazine publishes its definitive resource on third-party logistics (3PL) and the outsourced logistics market. Prior to the issue, they ask their readers which third-party logistics companies provide excellent service, and publish the results. The results of this year’s 3PL Excellence Survey will be presented in its July 3PL issue. By casting your vote, Inbound Logistics will enter you in a drawing for a chance to win one of 10 free 18-carat gold Parker pens.

As a mid-sized 3PL, we greatly appreciate our customers’ support to achieve this accolade. While we may be a long shot, we know that none of our competitors can beat us on our signature Passion for Excellence. Cast your vote for Logistics Plus today!

As always, we thank you for your business, loyalty, and support!

Global Trade Alert: China Tariffs Increase

by logisticsplus | May 9, 2019 | News

Global Trade Alert Message:

As a part of the September 2018 tariff announcement, the United States has chosen to modify the Section 301 tariffs by increasing duties from 10 to 25 percent. The increase will take place on May 10th. The Federal Register noted that, “The Trade Representative has further determined to establish a process by which interested persons may request that particular products classified within a tariff subheading covered by the September 2018 action be excluded from the additional duties.”

The notice in the Federal Register is here: https://www.federalregister.gov/docs/tariffs

The list of HTSUS codes subject to the 301 tariffs is here: https://www.cbp.gov/PDF/301

Update 5/23/19: New New link for proposed 301 tariffs tranche 4:

https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/301Investigations/84_FR_22564.pdf

Sundreysh Sarup Presents at Trade Winds India 2019

by logisticsplus | May 6, 2019 | News

Sundreysh Sarup, managing director for LP India, presented at the Trade Winds India 2019 conference hosted by the American Embassy on May 6th.

This 2019 U.S. Commercial Service Trade Winds program includes an Indo-Pacific focused business forum in New Delhi, India consisting of regional and industry specific conference sessions as well as pre-arranged consultations with U.S. Diplomats representing commercial markets throughout the region.

A copy of Sundreysh’s presentation can be viewed below. It’s a great showcase of how Logistics Plus continues to play an important part in India’s growth story.

Kortnie and Molly Featured on WPSE Radio Business Spotlight

by logisticsplus | May 3, 2019 | News

Kortnie Harmle

In case you missed it, Kortnie Harmle, Logistics Specialist, and Molly Schoullis, Project Manager, were featured in a recent airing of Business Spotlight on WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is making an impact across the region.

Molly Schoullis

In this segment, Kortnie and Molly discuss their roles with Logistics Plus, their day to day operations working with a dedicated client, how they manage purchase orders from start to finish, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel below.