by logisticsplus | Aug 10, 2023 | News
Chicago, Illinois, is a major logistics hub in the United States, and it offers a variety of services for businesses that need to transload, crossdock, or ship products by air.
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Transloading is the process of moving goods from one mode of transportation to another. For example, a company might transload goods from a train to a truck in Chicago in order to continue their journey to a different destination. Transloading can save businesses time and money by avoiding the need to unload and reload goods at multiple locations.
Crossdocking is a type of logistics operation in which goods are unloaded from one vehicle and loaded onto another without being stored in a warehouse. This can help businesses to reduce their inventory costs and improve their shipping times. Crossdocking is often used in conjunction with transloading, as it can be more efficient to transload goods directly onto a truck that is headed to its final destination.
Air transfers are a fast and reliable way to ship goods long distances. Chicago is home to several major airports, including O’Hare International Airport, which is one of the busiest airports in the world. Air transfers can be a good option for businesses that need to ship time-sensitive goods, or that need to reach customers in a hurry.
Fulfillment is the process of picking, packing, and shipping orders to customers. Businesses that sell products online often use fulfillment services to handle the logistics of shipping their products to customers. There are a number of fulfillment companies that operate in Chicago, and they can offer a variety of services to businesses, including picking, packing, shipping, and returns management.
The combination of transloading, crossdocking, air transfers, and fulfillment services makes Chicago a great location for businesses that need to move goods quickly and efficiently. Businesses that are looking for a logistics solution in Chicago should consider Logistics Plus for these services to help them improve their shipping times, reduce their costs, and meet the needs of their customers.
Here are some specific examples of how businesses can use transloading, crossdocking, air transfers, and fulfillment from Chicago:
- A furniture retailer might transload goods from a train to a truck in Chicago in order to distribute them to stores in the Midwest.
- A food distributor might crossdock goods from a full truckload shipment to smaller LTL shipments in order to ship them to customers within the Chicagoland area.
- A retailer might use air transfers to ship time-sensitive goods from Chicago to its stores in other countries.
- An online retailer might use a fulfillment company in Chicago to pick, pack, and ship orders to its customers located in the Central/Midwest United States.
Chicago is a great location for businesses that need to move goods quickly and efficiently. Logistics Plus offers a variety of logistics services from its Chicago-based operations, including transloading, crossdocking, air transfers, and fulfillment. These services can help businesses to reduce their costs, improve their shipping times, and meet the needs of their customers.
by logisticsplus | Aug 8, 2023 | News
The Logistics Plus Chicago warehouse is happy to announce that it has expanded its warehousing capabilities by adding a new racking system and temperature-controlled cooling unit. The 190,000 sq. ft. warehouse located at 220 N York Road in Bensenville, IL passed the final inspection for these additions last week, and they are now ready for use.
The new racking system adds 5,000 pallet positions in the warehouse. The system is designed for both standard pallet sizes and super sacks. The temperature-controlled cooling unit is 4,000 sq. ft. and runs between 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooling unit can hold approximately 200 standard pallets, and the temperature can be adjusted to meet exact customer specifications.
Photos of the new racking system and cooling unit can be seen below.
Chicago Warehouse Facts:
- Over 190,000 square feet of storage and fulfillment space located within miles of O’Hare airport
- Centrally located to reach a major portion of the U.S. population within one or two days.
- Secured facilities with monitored cameras and alarms
- Open space and 32′ high ceilings with over 20 loading docks
- State-of-the-art racking system
- Temperature-controlled cooler unit adjustable to customer specifications
- Dedicated warehousing and distribution specialists
- Properly licensed to handle the warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment of all alcohol products.
- Inventory control and warehouse management system (WMS)
- Complete pick, pack, and ship services with Logistics Plus Fulfillment Solutions
- Logistics services are available for all import/export and domestic transportation needs
by logisticsplus | Aug 8, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Founder and CEO Jim Berlin was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program on WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays and Saturdays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is impacting the region.
In this month’s Logistics Plus segment, Jim discusses the company’s 27th Anniversary, recent growth, company culture, what he envisions for the future, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking below to listen on LP Radio on Spotify.
by logisticsplus | Aug 2, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Selected as a 2023 Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics
It’s the second straight year that Logistics Plus has appeared on Inbound Logistics magazine’s
highly anticipated list of top third-party logistics providers.
ERIE, PA (August 2, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2023 Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics, a leading supply chain and logistics industry publication. The Top 100 list appears in the Inbound Logistics July 2023 edition and across all content platforms—magazine, digital, web, and apps.
“World-class 3PLs offer innovative and efficient ways to wring every ounce of productivity from enterprise operations,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor, Inbound Logistics. “Inbound Logistics is pleased to recognize Logistics Plus as a 2023 Top 100 3PL Provider for making the investment in the solutions and expertise that empowered logistics, supply chain, and transportation excellence for customers in 2023.”
Each year, Inbound Logistics (IL)editors select the best logistics solutions providers by carefully evaluating submitted information, conducting personal interviews and online research, and comparing that data to our audience’s burgeoning global supply chain and logistics challenges. IL editors selected this year’s class of Top 100 3PLs from a pool of more than 300 companies. The service providers we selected are companies that, in the opinion of the editors of Inbound Logistics, offer the diverse operational capabilities and experience driving efficiency and operational excellence for today’s demand-driven enterprises.
“We are proud to be recognized by Inbound Logistics as a top 100 3PL for a second consecutive year,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “I am proud of how our team continues to adapt and grow. The world continues to change. But whenever change happens, whatever it is, when it must get there, our customers can count on Logistics Plus to get it there.”
About Inbound Logistics
Inbound Logistics, the demand-driven logistics magazine, is the leading multi-channel content provider targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers. Inbound Logistics’ mission is to provide the information and solutions enabling companies of all sizes to become demand-driven enterprises by speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure, and better matching demand signals to supply. More information is available at www.inboundlogistics.com.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. Logistics Plus was founded in 1996 and today has annual global sales of over $500M with more than 1,200 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. It is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies, a top 3PL provider, a top 100 logistics company, a top freight brokerage and warehousing provider, and a great place to work. With a Passion For Excellence™, its employees put the PLUS in LOGISTICS by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
