Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough appeared on NPR’s Marketplace summer series (9/6/24) titled “My Analog Life” to comment on how technology has changed people’s jobs. Gretchen described how she was required to use fax machines to scan documents ten years ago and the challenges that came with it.
Marketplace® is a nonprofit news organization on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. For more than 30 years, they have helped people become smarter about the economic forces that touch their daily lives through the unorthodox story, the casual conversation, and the unexpected angle on the news.
The Logistics Plus (LP) Thailand team successfully lifted and transported a new catamaran in Thailand. The catamaran was first lifted from the manufacturing facility using a 200-ton crane before loading it onto a hydraulic trailer for transportation. The catamaran then traveled 130 kilometers inland with only centimeters of space to spare. In total, the catamaran weighed 12 tons and measured 18 x 8.5 x 4.5 meters.
Logistics Plus is proud to announce it has officially received SOC 2 Type 1 certification for its eShipPlus and MyLogisticsPlus systems. SOC 2 is increasingly becoming the “must-have” compliance requirement that technology companies need today. As businesses leverage the services of third-party providers, SOC 2 compliance is becoming necessary for a wide variety of organizations.
Logistics Plus worked with TrustNet, a leading provider of CyberSecurity and Attestation services, to produce the SOC report. This requires an examination sufficient to satisfy the independent service auditor’s professional standards for testing the design and operational effectiveness of controls. SOC 2 compliance is critical in satisfying the needs of a global audience. The SOC 2 criteria are established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and focus on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.
The Logistics Plus SOC 2 Security Type 1 report is available upon request to help you and your auditors understand the Logistics Plus controls established to support data security, availability, confidentiality, privacy, and more. Please contact us to request a copy.
About TrustNet TrustNet helps businesses build trusted relationships with their customers, partners, and employees by providing cybersecurity and compliance services. We are a leading provider of managed security, consulting, and compliance services. Since 2004, TrustNet has been a strategic partner that helps clients ensure the security and integrity of their businesses. From our headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, TrustNet serves mid-size and large organizations, both public and private, across multiple industries in the United States and worldwide.
Patrick Nuskey, Vice President of Customer Success for Logistics Plus, was featured on the Business Spotlight program, which is produced in partnership with WPSE Money Radio. Business Spotlight is a monthly 30-minute program that airs regionally and streams globally.
In this month’s Logistics Plus segment, Patrick discusses his background, unique role with the company, daily objectives, how he helps enhance customer experiences, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking below on our LP Radio channel on Spotify.
Please be advised that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an increase in the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF), which will commence on October 1, 2024.
The MPF is a user fee that the CBP charges in addition to U.S. Customs Duty. MPF for formal entries is an ad valorem fee of 0.3464%. The fee is based on the value of the merchandise being imported, not including duty, freight, and insurance charges.
Current minimum MPF: $31.67
New minimum MPF: $32.71
Current maximum MPF: $614.35
New maximum MPF: $634.62
MPF for informal entries is a set fee assessed on goods transported to the U.S. via air, ship, or international mail.
Current informal entry fee: $2.53
New informal entry fee: $2.62
Formal and informal entries are subject to a manufacturing processing fee. The Code of Federal Regulations 19 CFR 21.23(b)(1) requires the importer of record to pay the fee to CBP at the time of presenting the entry summary. Formal entries are required for imports of commercial goods valued at $2,500 or more.
Informal entries generally do not require a CBP bond and are usually for personal use imports or commercial imports valued at less than $2,500 (only if the Port Director requests based on importation).
Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough appeared on NPR’s Marketplace summer series (9/6/24) titled “My Analog Life” to comment on how technology has changed people’s jobs. Gretchen described how she was required to use fax machines to scan documents ten years ago and the challenges that came with it.
Marketplace® is a nonprofit news organization on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. For more than 30 years, they have helped people become smarter about the economic forces that touch their daily lives through the unorthodox story, the casual conversation, and the unexpected angle on the news.
Logistics Plus is proud to announce it
