Most people don’t dream about working in the logistics industry as a child. In fact, many people aren’t even aware of the logistics industry at all. That doesn’t change the fact that it is an important industry that accounts for nearly 8% of everything we make and sell in the United States. The logistics industry is constantly evolving, and every day presents a chance to learn something new: from new countries and territories you don’t know exist, to random transportation facts. Here is a list of 10 random facts you might learn while working in logistics:
Not only is Georgia a state, it’s also a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia. The next time someone has a shipment going to Georgia, it may make sense to ask which one!
France is spread across 12 different time zones, the most of any country. This is due to France maintaining several overseas territories across the globe.
The Falkland Islands (a British territory) has a sheep to person ratio of 350:1. It’s no surprise that wool is a major export for the island.
Air freight is four times as popular as ocean freight. It’s estimated that 9.5 billion tons of goods are shipped by sea, and 42 billion tons by air each year.
There are about 15.5 million trucks in the United States, but only 3.5 million qualified truck drivers. It’s no wonder we are experiencing a capacity crunch in the industry!
The word “logistics” comes from a 19th century French Word “logistique” – a word used to describe the transportation of soldiers and military supplies.
The Vietnamese language has six different tones, and each small change in tone can completely change the meaning of what you are saying. Watch how you say things!
Bar codes were originally created and only used as a way of keeping track of railway cars that traveled across the country. Today, they’re on just about everything.
One-third of the world’s airports are located in the United States.
The shortest flight in the world is from the Scottish Isle of Westray to Papa Westray. The total flight time is only about a minute and thirty seconds.
Working in logistics can be a very rewarding experience where every day seems to offer something new. If you think you know everything, try working in the logistics industry and you will soon find out that that’s not the case! And if you’re really interested in logistics or supply chain career, download a complimentary copy of our Logistics Careers Plus More For Dummies® ebook!
In case you missed it, Harald Aamodt, General Manager of Logistics Plus Supply Chain Solutions was featured in a recent airing of Business Spotlight on WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is making an impact across the region.
In this segment, Harald discusses his role with Logistics Plus, how logistics plays a big role in the aerospace, aviation & defense industries, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel below.
The Logistics Plus Project Cargo Team has kept busy in the summer months of June and July, 2019. In just these two months, we have managed a variety of projects, including the successful deliveries of windmills, heat boilers, transformers, and more (photos included in the video below).
LP Saudi Arabia successfully delivered a heat boiler from Dammam to Jubail.
LP Turkey successfully delivered transformers (200 metric tons) to Lithuania.
LP India successfully completed a windmill project from Europe to Tuticorin port.
LP Belgium safely delivered press machinery (114 metric tons) from Antwerp to Istanbul.
LP Turkey successfully delivered 7 units of heat exchangers from Korea to Turkey.
Do you need assistance with your project cargo? Contact our award-winning, global team of project cargo and break bulk experts now.
Nearly a hundred additional products with a trade value of about $4 billion have been added to a list of goods imported from the European Union that could be subject to additional tariffs in a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies. In April, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a preliminary list of EU goods to which additional tariffs of up to 100 percent may be applied once the arbitrator determines a final retaliation amount. This preliminary list includes 317 tariff lines when imported from any of the 28 EU member states as well as nine tariff lines covering helicopters, aircraft, and aircraft parts when imported from France, Germany, Spain, or the United Kingdom.
A public hearing on these additional products will be held August 5th and written comments are also due on that date. The USTR is specifically interested in which products should be subject to increased tariffs, the level of any such increase, and whether higher tariffs on particular products might have an adverse effect on U.S. stakeholders, including small businesses and consumers. Importers of these goods should consider taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact of any potential tariff increase, such as working to have their products omitted from the final list or considering alternative sourcing locations.
Logistics Plus Joins MACH-3000 Alliance Global Furniture Logistics Network
As a new partner, Logistics Plus will provide MACH-3000 Alliance members with world-class logistics solutions.
ERIE, PA. (July 9, 2019) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been officially accepted as a member of the MACH-3000 Alliance in support of the global furniture logistics network. As its North American partner, Logistics Plus will provide logistics and supply chain management solutions to MACH-3000 Alliance members doing business around the world.
“An impressive presentation by Logistics Plus once again underlined the possibilities that we as a group now have, and that from now on we can count not only Europe, but also the USA, Canada and Mexico as part of our working area,” said Jan de Greef, the President, Board of Directors for MACH-3000 Alliance. “Logistics Plus is the partner with the options that we as a group have been looking forward to. It is a huge step with unprecedented possibilities.”
“Logistics Plus is honored to work in collaboration with our partners at the MACH-3000 Alliance. We have been helping furniture, fixtures and equipment clients achieve success for many years,” said Frank Knafelz, senior vice president for Logistics Plus. “We provide outstanding value-added FF&E project logistics and supply chain solutions with cost-effective operational execution, unparalleled visibility, and exceptional project management. We alleviate our client’s pain points and headaches by solving their logistics challenges.” Knafelz added, “No matter if it’s a simple issue or complex problem, Logistics Plus is always available to assist.”
About MACH-3000 Alliance Its reason for being is the wish of several global furniture logistics specialists to provide their customers affordable high-quality furniture transport, not only in their own country, but also abroad. MACH-3000 does not only meet the need for B2B and B2C transport; the group also provides product handling, warehousing and value-added services such as (re)packaging, labelling, customs services, assembly, and disposal of packaging. If your job is to manufacture furniture or interior-related fragile items – or import these products from other European countries or overseas to USA, Canada and Mexico — you do not want to worry about transport. This is where MACH-3000 comes in. We take expert care of your furniture from A to Z. It’s our job and we take pride in it! Visit mach3000.com to learn more.
About Logistics Plus Inc. Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 23 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly-regarded fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 500+ 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; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Akron, OH; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Winchester, VA; Madison, WI; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Gretchen Blough, Licensed Customs Broker and Brokerage Manager for Logistics Plus, was featured on a recent airing of the Marketplace Podcast hosted by National Public Radio (NPR). Gretchen was interviewed for her unique insight into the ongoing trade war and U.S. policy changes. She has heard all the concerns and confusion from customers who pay tariffs, struggling to manage the uncertainty and costs. She listens to their stories and is reminded of her own family’s history with foreign trade, a history that includes layoffs and stiff competition from foreign steel.
To read more about Gretchen’s story, click here. The audio portion of Gretchen’s interview can be found below.
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Most people don’t dream about working in the logistics industry as a child. In fact, many people aren’t even aware of the logistics industry at all. That doesn’t change the fact that it is an important industry that accounts for nearly 8% of everything we make and sell in the United States. The logistics industry is constantly evolving, and every day presents a chance to learn something new: from new countries and territories you don’t know exist, to random transportation facts. Here is a list of 10 random facts you might learn while working in logistics:
Working in logistics can be a very rewarding experience where every day seems to offer something new. If you think you know everything, try working in the logistics industry and you will soon find out that that’s not the case! And if you’re really interested in logistics or supply chain career, download a complimentary copy of our Logistics Careers Plus More For Dummies® ebook!
The Logistics Plus Project Cargo Team has kept busy in the summer months of June and July, 2019. In just these two months, we have managed a variety of projects, including the successful deliveries of windmills, heat boilers, transformers, and more (photos included in the video below).
Gretchen Blough