by logisticsplus | Jun 7, 2016 | News
Logistics Plus was recently asked to participate in an online article focusing on strategies to reduce customer churn. The author, Angela Stingfellow, posed the question “What’s the single most effective way companies can reduce customer churn?” to a variety of industry professionals. Her complete article can be found on the NGDATA website by clicking the image below.
NGDATA helps companies in data-driven industries, such as financial services, media/publishing and telecom, to operationalize their data analytics through our real-time, analytics-based solution for improved customer satisfaction, reduced attrition, enhanced retention and higher profit margins. NGDATA is headquartered in Gent, Belgium and has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
by logisticsplus | Jun 6, 2016 | News
As widely reported in the trade media, and as Logistics Plus reported late last year, on July 1, 2016, a new regulation from SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea convention of the International Maritime Organization or IMO) takes effect requiring shippers whose name appears on the bill of lading to verify the gross mass of a container carrying cargo when tendering the container to the ocean carriers and terminals. Many in the industry are warning shippers to expect delays and congestion portside after the new rules go into effect.
We encourage Logistics Plus customers that ship containers to begin developing internal processes in anticipation of the new rules. This includes collecting accurate weights, developing a procedure for weighing containers, developing procedures for producing signed verified gross mass (VGM) certificates, understanding local requirements and determining who the authorized certificate signer will be while ensuring there is also a backup for this role. We also recommend having a contingency plan: if a container is denied access to a terminal or is quarantined on-site, have alternatives planned to move time-sensitive cargo via air or some other method.
As always, your international shipping partners at Logistics Plus stand ready to help customers answer questions and address the new container rules as best as possible. The Journal of Commerce has published a helpful Shippers’ Guide to Container Weight Mandate article and FAQs on its website. Logistics Plus customers with specific questions or concerns should call their local Logistics Plus representative, or email us at quotes@logisticsplus.com.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 20 years ago, Logistics Plus has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ 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; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Evansville, IN; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Turkey; and UAE; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
by logisticsplus | Jun 3, 2016 | News
Each year, in its July issue, Inbound Logistics magazine publishes its annual resource on third-party logistics and the outsourced logistics market. Prior to the issue, the publisher asks its readers which third-party logistics companies provide excellent service as part of its “Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards” contest. The results are then presented in the July 3PL issue.
As a mid-sized 3PL, we greatly appreciate our customers’ support to achieve this accolade. At Logistics Plus, we don’t pull any punches – we pride ourselves on providing top-notch service and being second to none! So if you’ve enjoyed working with us, and if you’re so inclined, please vote for Logistics Plus as your top logistics partner and let the world know that there’s a great 3PL out there working hard to help shippers with their transportation and logistics. According to its website, you don’t need to be an Inbound Logistics subscriber to vote. You’ll also be entered into a drawing for one of 10 free 18-carat gold Parker pens.
As always, we thank you for your business, loyalty, and support!
As a reminder, we are also very appreciative of your testimonials!
by logisticsplus | Jun 2, 2016 | News
The LP Logo Fun Promotion is now closed and our three lucky employee and three non-employee winners have been randomly chosen. Congratulations to the following individuals for winning a free item of their choice from the Logistics Plus Company Store. If you participated in this promotion, and your entry was not randomly selected as one of our lucky winners, we still appreciate you playing along, providing your feedback, and your support for Logistics Plus.
- Gabriela G. – Logistics Plus
- Lindsay S. – Logistics Plus
- Jamie R. – Logistics Plus
- Colleen A. – Athenex
- Jennifer M. – S2 International
- Jill M. – Nutec Tooling
Oh, and – perhaps, not surprisingly, the LP fun logo that received the most “favorite” votes was the “It’s Summer Time” logo!
Here were a few of your ideas for future LP fun logos:
- Something for fall (leaves?) might be nice
- Bosses’ Day with a mug of Jim
- Chocolate Day
- EMT Day & Volunteer Firefighters Day
- First day of fall
- Pumpkin Spice season
- Maybe Olympic Games, since this year we are going to have the games in Brazil
- College football national championship
- National day of prayer
- National cupcake day
- National ice cream day
- Chanukah
- Father’s Day
- Memorial Day
- 1st Day of College Football
- National Truckers Day – Oct 4th
- National Wine Day (May 25th)
- Super Bowl
- World Series
Thanks again for playing along!
by logisticsplus | Jun 1, 2016 | News
Logistics Plus® dedicated warehouse solutions are just the right size, in just the right place, for just the right length of time. You don’t pay for space you don’t need; we’ll find you the perfect fit! Need to store your heavy-lift, industrial-sized cargo? No problem – we’ve got it covered. Need to warehouse your retail inventory for Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) or direct-to-customer fulfillment? As a member of the Amazon® Solutions Provider Network – we’ve got that covered too. Need a comprehensive inventory management solution with pick, pack, and ship services? Our strategic partnership with Lynx Fulfillment® can provide everything you need.
We have warehouse facilities strategically located for West Coast, Southwest, Southeast and Northeast distributions. Additionally, we have the leverage and expertise to source additional warehousing space wherever else you need it – even around the world! Customers get full visibility to their inventory through the Logistics Plus eWorldPlus™ warehouse management systems (WMS) powered by CargoWise One®.
Logistics Plus – Erie, PA
Open space and high-ceilings, perfect for heavy-lift and cargo big and small
20- and 40-ton cranes with 15K pound forklift capacity
Secured facility with monitored cameras and alarms
Logistics Plus – 
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Pneumatic tire forklift with 62,000 lb. lifting capacity – the BIGGEST in N. Texas!
Open space, high-ceilings and tall doors perfect for heavy-lift and big cargo
Secured facility with monitored cameras and alarms and fenced-in property
Activated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
Logistics Plus & Lynx Fulfillment – Los Angeles, CA
Co-managed by Logistics Plus and Lynx Fulfillment
Nine (9) docks for loading and unloading
Forklifts with 3K-4K pound heavy-lift capability
Ideal location for imports and pre-FBA storage and labeling
Logistics Plus – Lexington, NC
12-trailer shipping platform
Three (3) docks for loading and unloading
Forklifts with 3K-4K pound heavy-lift capability
Secured facility with monitored cameras and alarms
Lynx Fulfillment – Olean, NY
Comprehensive pick, pack, and ship fulfillment services
Inventory management and inbound customer service
Kitting, bundling, packaging, and labeling services
FBA assembly, labeling and distribution
Ready to get started? Click the button below to request more information on our warehousing and distribution solutions. You can also click the image below to download a PDF version of our North American Warehousing flyer.
