Supply Chain Solutions
Logistics Plus® is a leading 3PL and 4PL provider of dedicated supply chain management and world-class technology solutions.
North American Freight Solutions Offered By Logistics Plus
The Logistics Plus North American Division (NAD) is an award-winning freight brokerage team. In the complex world of logistics, our NAD team provides a wide variety of solutions for today’s changing transportation world. Whether you have one shipment or thousands of shipments, Logistics Plus will find the right solution for you. Outlined below are only some of the freight solutions we offer across North America.
Less-than-truckload (LTL)
Quoting LTL shipments with Logistics Plus is quick, easy, and free. From 150 to 10,000 pounds, we’ll give you a list of competitive LTL rates from the top LTL freight carriers in the industry. We can also accommodate services beyond typical dock-to-dock transportation, including lift gates, notification options, inside deliveries, and more.
Guaranteed & Expedited Freight
Our expedited freight services give you the peace-of-mind that your critical freight shipments will be delivered quickly and on-time. Anytime and anywhere – our experts will find the right expedited freight solution to fit your needs.
Full & Partial Truckloads
From start to finish, our experienced truckload team will coordinate your shipment every step of the way. Our full and partial truckload service options include dry van, flatbed, step deck, and refrigerated equipment.
Cross-Border Freight (U.S. – Canada – Mexico)
If your freight shipment needs to travel across the border, Logistics Plus can help you arrange transportation, prepare your cross-border shipping documents, clear customs, and resolve any issues before they cause delays. Additionally, our bi-lingual border management staff works with carriers and international agencies to maintain C-TPAT, PIP, and CSA security standards.
Exhibit & Tradeshow Freight
Logistics Plus works with the most reliable exhibit carriers in the industry for your exhibit freight transportation needs. We provide live logistics support from pick up at origin to delivery at the advanced warehouse or trade show floor.
Drayage & Port Services
Our drayage and port services can help you reduce transit time and total cost with our capabilities for transloading and sorting by destination – with final delivery using our comprehensive LTL and truckload solutions. We can also support your storage and warehousing needs across North America.
Rail & Intermodal Freight
Logistics Plus rail and intermodal freight services help you stay competitive with this environmentally friendly transportation mode while keeping you on schedule and budget. If your shipment isn’t urgent, this mode of transportation is worth looking into.
Domestic Air & Ocean
For your domestic air or ocean cargo requests, you can get the best combination of service, price, and speed for your U.S. air or ocean freight. Our experts will find the best flight and sailing schedules to get your freight where it needs to be.
Freight Claims Management
Logistics Plus freight claims management can help you achieve efficiency and tight controls for your company. We’ll create a successful loss and damage claims process by working together, bringing back valuable money to your bottom-line.
Freight Bill Audit & Payment
Logistics Plus Freight Audit Solutions™ incorporates a comprehensive 3-point check to ensure your small pack, parcel, LTL, truckload, and international freight invoices are accurate, disputes are promptly filed, and that appropriate refunds are received.
Learn more about Logistics Plus North American freight solutions by watching the two videos below.
What is an importer of record (IOR)?
By definition, an importer of record (IOR) refers to an importer (an entity or an individual) who is responsible for ensuring that legal goods are imported following the laws and regulations of the importing country. The importer of record is responsible for filing legally required documents and paying the assessed import duties and other taxes on the imported goods.
Importer of Record (IOR) Documentation Responsibilities
The importer of record is responsible for all supporting documentation that goes along with an import. This can include import and export licenses, permits, local rules and regulations paperwork, and more. Along with documentation, the IOR typically handles the payment of duties, taxes, tariffs, and fees, all of which require additional paperwork and forms to be filled out.
Enforced Customs & Compliance Considerations
The importer of record must remain compliant with all necessary rules, regulations, and statutes in the importing country. An IOR service provider is subject to enforced compliance inspections of imports, documentation audits, monetary penalties, civil penalties, and investigations. Certain government agencies have the authority to over-rule the importer of record and deny entry of certain imports. For example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can deny an import if it’s seen as a possible threat to the general well-being of the United States.
What’s the Difference Between an IOR & EOR?
An exporter of record (EOR) covers the same points as the IOR but applies to exports rather than imports. An exporter of record is responsible for all steps of the export process from the country the product is leaving. An exporter is a person or company that is authorized by customs and government authorities to export goods from one country into another. The exporter isn’t always the actual seller of goods, it can be an entity acting on their behalf.
High-Value Goods
Every import of high-value requires a local business or registered entity to act as the importer of record for customs. As an example, it’s generally quicker and more cost-effective to procure high-value technology products from the U.S. as opposed to working with technology distributors around the world. Working with an IOR service provider gives you the ability to import into hundred of countries worldwide with a single point of contact, minimizing the risks and costs associated with high-value goods.
Additional Services Provided
Some IOR service providers, like Logistics Plus, offer additional benefits acting as your importer of record. Oftentimes this includes door-to-door logistics management, value-added tax (VAT) reclamation, duty and tax optimization to determine the accurate classification, trading entity assistance, and more.
Learn more about Logistics Plus IOR services by watching the video below.
‘CEOs Speak’ by Charlie Katz Featuring Jim Berlin from Logistics Plus
Bitbean’s Executive Creative Director Charlie Katz interviewed hundreds of CEOs from across the nation to learn how they plan to navigate and build their businesses in spite of the challenges. Those interviews, including one with Logistics Plus Founder & CEO Jim Berlin, have been consolidated into one definitive eBook called “CEOs Speak: Shaking Their Fists at COVID-19.” In his introduction, Mr. Katz says, “In reflecting on their stories, I asked myself whether there is one core thread that ties them all together. I believe there is. Realistic Optimism.”
You can read the entire eBook online by clicking the image below. The Jim Berlin excerpt appears on page 375 with a link to the complete online interview from a couple of months ago.
NMFC Changes effective December 19, 2020
The Commodity Classifications Standards Board (CCSB) has published a new supplement to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®). These changes became effective 12/19/2020. Some of the notable changes are listed below.
- Controllers, Motor Controllers, Switchboards or Switchboard sections – New Item, new classifications
- Battery Chargers, Item 61270 – This item canceled and moved into Item 61700 – Electrical Appliances or instruments
- Cooling or Freezing machines – Items 123310 and 123315 are canceled. New Item established , 123650 – Unit Coolers.
- Tape Sealing or Masking – Item 154360 – Changed from Class 55 to a two tiered density based item with classes of 70 or 92.5.
- Shears, pruning or plant cutting – item 185910 – Changed from class 70 to a three tiered density based item with breaks at 6 and 10 pcf and classes of either 250, 125 or 92.5
- Doors or partitions – Item 34500 and Shades and Shutters – Item 35343, Shutters – Items 37110 and 37120. All items canceled and replaced with Item 35350 – Shades, Shutters or Blinds. A tiered density based item.
- Cabinets, Filing – Items 79220, 80250 and 80270 – Canceled and replaced with Item 80240 which has density breaks at 6 and 12 pcf. New classes are 250, 125 and 70.
- Toasters, Item 63360 – classes adjusted from 100 to 150
- Joints or seals, expansion joints – Item 34830. Item amended to provide classes based on greatest dimension and density
- Equipment, toy train, electric – Item 84150. Item canceled and commodity moved into Item 84260 – Games or Toys , which is a full density item.
- Air Heaters, Windshield heaters or Air conditioners (Automobile Parts group) – Item 18850. Canceled and replaced with Item 17810 which is a three tiered density based classification with breaks at 6 and 10 pcf.
- Gloves or mittens – Items 49900, 49905,49906 and 49920. Canceled and replaced with Item 49910 which is a two tiered density based items with density break at 7 pcf and classes of 175 or 100.
- Item 110 Definitions and Explanations of terms – “Coin or Currency operated” clarified to include two articles that accept or require credit/debit cards or other forms of payment
- Games, NOI coin or currency operated – Item 84180. Item amended to provide classes based on greatest dimension and density.
- Cash Registers or Parts, Item 115840 – Item canceled and commodity moved into Item 116030 – machines, systems or devices .
- Sign posts, brackets or Bases – Items 96740, 106340 and 106840 are canceled and replaced with Item 161130. Item assigns classes based upon greatest dimension and density.
- Lenses optical NOI, Item 57940 – Item amended to ‘Lenses or Lens blanks, optical , NOI. Class changed from 200/85 to 85.
- Compounds, Item 50227 – Item amended to remove bomb burst symbol and clarified that item does NOT apply on materials regulated by the DOT as hazardous and required to bear a Hazard class or Hazard division label.
- Anchors, building, mast pole or smokestack, Item 104030 – Class amended from 50 to 70.
- Cyanides, Item 44210 – Canceled as obsolete.
Additional detail is included in the DOCKET 2020-3 bulletin. As always, please contact us if you have any questions.
