by logisticsplus | May 18, 2023 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Announces New Office and Warehouse in Sydney, Australia
Long-time Logistics Plus employee Oxana Gilmanova is managing operations.
ERIE, PA (May 18, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce the official opening of a new office and warehouse in Sydney, Australia. As part of the Logistics Plus® network, LP Australia will provide air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing and storage, project cargo logistics, customs clearance and trade compliance, IOR, and other 3PL/4PL supply chain solutions.
LP Australia is based in Sydney and is managed by Oxana Gilmanova. Oxana began her career with Logistics Plus in 2008, where she was the Branch Manager for LP Kazakhstan in the city of Almaty. She moved to Australia in 2016 to begin supporting various Logistics Plus projects in the region. Today, LP Australia is already providing logistics solutions to companies operating in oil and gas, chemicals, consumer products, high-tech, home delivery, and other industries.
“‘ Nothing is impossible‘ and ‘Things happen for a reason‘ are two of my favorite quotes,” said Oksana. “My life proves this a million times. Our office is growing, and we have a wonderful staff here helping manage operations and supporting our amazing customers.”
Learn more about LP Australia and other Logistics Plus global locations at www.logisticsplus.com/locations.
Oxana with the warehouse team on the left and seated on the right.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company that provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Jim Berlin founded the company nearly 26 years ago in Erie, PA. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With its trademark Passion For Excellence™, Logistics Plus employees put the ‘plus’ in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices, warehouses, and agents located in Erie, PA; Aurora, CO; Buffalo, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Colton, CA; Dallas, TX; Dayton, NJ; Des Moines, IA; Fontana, CA; Haslet TX; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Jamestown, NY; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Meadville, PA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Olean, NY; Phoenix, AZ; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tulsa, OK; Vancouver, WA; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; Taiwan; Thailand; Turkey; UAE; Uganda; Ukraine; and Vietnam; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
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Logistics Plus, Inc.
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by logisticsplus | May 16, 2023 | News
Sustainability plays a vital part in logistics. The logistics industry is responsible for transporting, storing, and distributing goods, accounting for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, there is a growing focus on sustainable logistics practices that can help reduce the industry’s environmental impact.
There are many ways to make logistics more sustainable. Some of the most common practices are listed below.
- Use more efficient transportation methods. This could include using electric vehicles, optimizing delivery routes, or consolidating shipments.
- Reduce packaging. This could be done by using recycled materials, designing packaging that is easy to reuse, or eliminating unnecessary packaging entirely.
- Support green suppliers. Before selecting raw materials, research the supplier’s energy consumption, waste, and emissions. Keeping track of these vital environmental metrics can go a long way.
- Utilize technology. Having the correct data at your fingertips is crucial for reducing your carbon footprint.
- Invest in sustainable projects. Businesses can invest in sustainable projects like renewable energy or reforestation projects. This can help to offset their environmental impact.
By adopting sustainable logistics practices, businesses can help to reduce their environmental impact and improve their bottom line. In addition, sustainable logistics can help to improve customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
Here are some of the benefits of sustainable logistics:
- Reduced environmental impact. Sustainable logistics practices can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and water pollution.
- Improved efficiency. Sustainable logistics practices can help to improve efficiency by reducing waste and optimizing transportation routes.
- Lower costs. Sustainable logistics practices can help to lower costs by reducing fuel consumption and energy usage.
- Improved customer satisfaction. Customers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of the products they buy. By adopting sustainable logistics practices, businesses can improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Increased brand reputation. Businesses that are seen as being sustainable are often seen as being more responsible and trustworthy. This can lead to increased brand reputation and sales.
Sustainable logistics is a growing trend driven by several factors, including increasing environmental concerns, rising fuel prices, and government regulations. Businesses that adopt sustainable logistics practices can benefit from several advantages, including reduced environmental impact, improved efficiency, lower costs, improved customer satisfaction, and increased brand reputation.
To learn about Logistics Plus sustainability initiatives, visit www.logisticsplus.com/sustainability
by logisticsplus | May 16, 2023 | Testimonials
“I wanted to let you know the extra lengths that Logistics Plus has gone to help me ship out a critical ocean shipment for our customer in South Africa. Per the vessel schedule, last weekend was the final weekend we could get the $1.1M container out of our warehouse in Plainfield to make the vessel and deliver to the customer before quarter end. With the challenges at our warehouses, the LP team stayed up until 11:30 pm on Friday and continued working Saturday with me and the warehouse to finalize the export documentation. This was the true definition of your team putting the “+” in logistics. Thank you so much!”
-Senior Customer Order & Fulfillment Manager
by logisticsplus | May 15, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus has released two new “Supply Chain Challenge? Solved!” case studies. A short description of each is summarized below. You can click the icon to read/download the complete PDF document. To view other Logistics Plus case studies, please visit www.logisticsplus.com/case-studies.
Case Study: Setting Up a Distribution & Fulfillment Center to Support the Growth of a Luxury Brands Retailer
Logistics Plus harnesses the power of its ‘yes’ culture to help a fashion and luxury brands retailer open a Chicago distribution and fulfillment center to bring the brands it works with closer to a key market.
Case Study: Interactive Data Model Helps Optimize Distribution for German Beer Company
Logistics Plus® Business Intelligence solutions are designed with a user-centric approach. We provide our clients with end-to-end supply chain visibility using interactive dashboards, predictive analytics, custom reporting, shipment tracking and tracing, freight invoicing, and global control tower capabilities.
