Logistics Plus Employee Spotlight Featuring Wilson Amaral

Logistics Plus Employee Spotlight Featuring Wilson Amaral

As a certified Great Place to Work®, we have some of the best employees in the industry. One of those employees is Wilson Amaral, an International & Amazon Logistics Specialist who works for Logistics Plus, from Los Angeles, California.

This video interview is part of our “Employee Spotlight” services showcasing many of our diverse employees from around the world. We hope you enjoy getting to know a little more about us and the “people who power the plus” at Logistics Plus.

A special thanks to Wilson for his participation in this phone interview. Stay tuned in the coming weeks to learn more about the employees at Logistics Plus.

Global Trade Alert: Additional Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Global Trade Alert: Additional Tariffs on Chinese Goods

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The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a third list of goods from China that will be subject to 25% tariffs. The newly released list includes commodities that were previously not subject to tariffs, including furniture.

You can view the full list of commodities impacted here: https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/China%

The timeline for list 3 can be seen below.

 

For any questions or concerns regarding importing, contact Gretchen Blough.

Gretchen Blough (Customs Brokerage Manager)
gretchen.blough@logisticsplus.com

Logistics Plus Introduces New Truckload Contract Carrier Program

Logistics Plus Introduces New Truckload Contract Carrier Program

Truckload Contract CarrierLogistics Plus has introduced a new truckload contract carrier program as an extension of its successful freight brokerage operation. As part of this program, a select group of freight carriers will receive exclusive access to the many truckload loads, bids and RFPs that Logistics Plus has in its pipeline. Carriers that are interested in participating in the program should submit a completed copy of the Truckload Contract Carrier Setup forms. At Logistics Plus, we understand the truckload solutions we provide to our customers is only as good as our network of contract carriers. Our logistics specialists match contract carriers’ equipment with our available customer loads. As a top freight brokerage firm, Logistics Plus offers contract carriers the following benefits:

  • We represent thousands of shippers across North America (mostly small- to mid-sized companies, but we also manage freight for large companies as well, including GE Transportation, Google, Pepsico, and WeWork, to name a few).
  • Our truckload contracted business is growing rapidly with an annual growth rate exceeding 15%
  • We are one of only a few third-party logistics companies approved for the Amazon Solutions Provider Network program.
  • We are the preferred logistics provider for a regional manufacturing association representing 4,000 businesses in PA, eastern OH, and western NY
  • We manage over a hundred thousand spot and contract truckload and less-than-truckload shipments annually
  • Provide business incentives through our annual carrier recognition programs
  • Carriers in our program will receive full marketing and visibility within our proprietary eShipPlus™ TMS application
  • We are financially stable and we pay our carriers promptly
  • We understand that freight moves 24/7/365. When you work with Logistics Plus, our people will always be there to provide you the quality support and communication you deserve…regardless of the time of day

Are you ready to join the Logistics Plus® network?

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Have questions? Feel free to contact John Alsop, director of supply chain solutions, at  john.alsop@logisticsplus.com or 814.240.4816.

Logistics Plus Included in July-August 2018 HLPFI Magazine Article

Logistics Plus Included in July-August 2018 HLPFI Magazine Article

Logistics Plus was included in the July-August 2018 edition of Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) magazine. The article, titled A Rising Tide of Opportunities, was written by Gregory DL Morris and provides a regional report on the USA’s East Coast project cargo handling opportunities. Interview comments from Julie Shafer, business development manager for Logistics Plus, are included in the finished piece. You can read the article, which begins on page 48, by clicking the image below or by clicking here: http://content.yudu.com/web/42n2u/0A42uap/HLPFIJulyAugust18/html/index.html?page=48

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Logistics Plus Employee Spotlight Featuring Stacey Stull

Logistics Plus Employee Spotlight Featuring Stacey Stull

As a certified Great Place to Work®, we have some of the best employees in the industry. One of those employees is Stacey Stull, a Domestic Operations Manager who works from the Logistics Plus, Dallas/Fort Worth location.

This video is included in a series of new “Employee Spotlight” interviews over the coming weeks and months that will showcase many of our diverse employees from around the world. We hope you enjoy getting to know a little more about us and the “people who power the plus” at Logistics Plus.

A special thanks to Stacey for his participation in this phone interview. Stay tuned in the coming weeks to learn more about the employees at Logistics Plus.