Logistics Plus employees Christian Marz (Chicago) and Aaron Bisbee (Erie, Global HQ) attended this year’s Automate Conference at the McCormick Exhibition Center in Chicago from May 7th to 9th. With over 800 exhibitors at the Chicago conference, Christian and Aaron connected with leading automation and artificial intelligence (AI) companies worldwide.
Christian commented on the conference, “Logistics Plus utilizes automation capabilities throughout our operations. It was a pleasure to connect with industry-leading companies and showcase Logistics Plus’ world-class capabilities for the robotics and artificial intelligence industries.”
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Logistics Plus successfully transported four autonomous shuttles from Orlando, Florida, to Honolulu, Hawaii. For this project, Logistics Plus was responsible for the inland transportation of the shipment at the origin and destination. Our team transported the shuttles from Orlando to San Diego port and then from Honolulu seaport to Honolulu airport.
The shuttles measured 187.2″ L x 82.68″ W x 103.94″ H and weighed 7,606 lbs. each. Two conestoga step-decks were used for the inland trucking, as two shuttles were on each vehicle. The autonomous shuttles were picked up on February 16th and were delivered on March 4th.
Upon delivery of the shuttles, the client sent the below testimonial to our team:
“I just wanted to reach out to say thank you to the Logistics Plus team for everything. You made what was a stressful and new process for us seem easy! I appreciate you answering all my questions and for your support in helping us get over the hurdles. You have been a pleasure to work with, and I’ll be in touch when we are ready to ship these back to the mainland. Thanks again, and Mahalo!” -Project Administrator
Logistics Plus attended the UA-NL Economic Recovery Promotion Business Forum as part of the Rebirth of the Ukraine Trade Mission. The forum was held on April 26th and 27th at the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk, Netherlands. Focusing on the agriculture and horticulture sectors, the event’s purpose was to discuss ways of economic recovery with invited representatives of local authorities and businesses of Ukraine and key representatives of government and businesses in the Netherlands.
As a global company with world-class professionals and operations in the Netherlands and Ukraine, Logistics Plus is uniquely positioned to support increased commercial engagement between the two countries. Together, we can create a truly interconnected network that positively impacts Ukraine’s rebirth.
Logistics Plus Vice President, Chemicals Division Dennis Melgert attended the session, presenting the capabilities of Logistics Plus and discussing its rebuilding efforts in Ukraine. Dennis said, “The UA-NL Economic Recovery Forum was a major success. It was great connecting with so many amazing people and businesses with a common goal—rebuilding Ukraine.” A few key takeaways from the event are listed below, along with photographs.
Understanding the barriers and opportunities for private sector involvement
Exploring the concept of self-sustainable communities through local park projects
Discovering how agricultural innovations can be leveraged to achieve sustainable food production
Exploring financial support options for impactful investments
Businesses that partner with a reputable third-party logistics (3PL) company to help manage their transportation can enjoy many benefits. Specifically, when you work with Logistics Plus, you enjoy the peace of mind from working with a top freight brokerage firm, a great supply chain partner, and a dedicated team of global logistics professionals.
With a managed transportation solution, the experts at Logistics Plus can identify more significant savings opportunities without increasing your staffing, and the savings we produce more than cover the staff we dedicate to your business. Whether it’s one, two, or ten, our dedicated logistics specialists work relentlessly to reduce transportation costs, protect compliance, improve efficiency, and optimize your supply chain.
Here are several key benefits to a company that partners with a 3PL to manage freight transportation.
Cost Reduction: 3PLs can often negotiate better rates with carriers due to their high volume of shipments. This can lead to significant cost savings for your company, especially if you don’t have high shipping volumes yourself.
Scalability: A 3PL can help you scale your logistics operations up or down as needed. This is especially useful for businesses with seasonal fluctuations in demand. They can provide the resources you need during peak times without you having to invest in extra infrastructure or staff.
Expertise: 3PLs have a wealth of experience in logistics and can help you optimize your supply chain. They can provide advice on everything from warehousing to transportation to customs clearance.
Multi-Mode Capabilities: Some 3PLs can support the management of all shipping modes, including parcel, LTL, truckload, air, ocean, or rail, both domestically and internationally.
Improved Customer Satisfaction: Using a 3PL can offer faster and more reliable shipping to your customers. This can lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Technology: Many 3PLs can provide customized and integrated technology solutions for transportation management (TMS) and warehousing (WMS). Combined with business intelligence software, 3PLs can help provide a more complete picture of transportation costs across all modes.
Reduced Risk: 3PLs are also responsible for mitigating risks associated with transportation, such as delays or damage to goods. Some even offer shippers interest cargo insurance policies to cover high-value freight movements.
Focus on Core Business: By outsourcing your logistics to a 3PL, you can free up your time and resources to focus on your core business activities. This can help you grow your business and improve your bottom line.
Working with an established 3PL like Logistics Plus can be a great way for companies to improve their logistics operations, reduce costs, and focus on their core business.
Larry King, Director of Sales Operations 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, Larry discusses his background, role with the company, the sales approach at Logistics Plus, his interests outside of work, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking below to listen on LP Radio on Spotify.
Logistics Plus is Named a 2024 Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Provider
It’s the second straight year that Logistics Plus has been named to the annual Inbound Logistics magazine list.
ERIE, PA (April 23, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named a Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Provider for 2024 by Inbound Logistics magazine. The list, curated annually by the editors of Inbound Logistics, recognizes 100 logistics companies whose solutions are central to solving transportation, logistics, and supply chain challenges and whose customer successes are well-documented.
“The editorial selection committee had their work cut out for them, especially with all the new entrants and solutions in the market, ultimately selecting only 100 technology solutions leaders from the 400+ candidates who submitted their credentials,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor for Inbound Logistics. “Our Top 100 list provides crucial decision support for our audience, all the more important this year considering the need and the innovations coming online.”
The world keeps changing, and businesses need world-class technology to meet their growing demands. MyLogisticsPlus™ is an example of a powerful Logistics Plus custom-built portal personalized to meet all of a business’s integration, order processing, transportation management, invoicing, and reporting requirements.
Additionally, as shown in the following video, Logistics Plus is a long-time strategic partner of WiseTech Global, where it continues to push the boundaries of its global CargoWise application and its many modules to support cargo management, freight forwarding, warehousing, reporting, and more.
About Inbound Logistics Inbound Logistics (IL) is the pioneering magazine empowering demand-driven enterprises. IL’s educational mission is to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost increases by aligning supply to demand and adjusting enterprise functions to support that paradigm shift. More information about demand-driven enterprise practices is available at inboundlogistics.com.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. LP works in the background to help businesses manage their supply chains in an ever-changing world. Founded in 1996, today LP has annual global sales of over $600M with more than 1,200 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. LP is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies, a top 3PL provider, a top 100 logistics company, a top freight brokerage and warehousing provider, and a great place to work. With a Passion For Excellence™, its employees put the PLUS in LOGISTICS by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
Logistics Plus employees Christian Marz (Chicago) and Aaron Bisbee (Erie, Global HQ) attended this year’s Automate Conference at the McCormick Exhibition Center in Chicago from May 7th to 9th. With over 800 exhibitors at the Chicago conference, Christian and Aaron connected with leading automation and artificial intelligence (AI) companies worldwide.
Logistics Plus successfully transported four autonomous shuttles from Orlando, Florida, to Honolulu, 
Logistics Plus attended the UA-NL Economic Recovery Promotion Business Forum as part of the 
Businesses that partner with a reputable third-party logistics (3PL) company to help manage their transportation can enjoy many benefits. Specifically, when you work with Logistics Plus, you enjoy the peace of mind from working with a top freight brokerage firm, a great supply chain partner, and a dedicated team of global logistics professionals.
