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Logistics Plus Recognizes Six LTL Carriers for 2023 Awards

by logisticsplus | Feb 1, 2024 | News

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Logistics Plus Recognizes Six LTL Carriers for 2023 Awards

Dayton Freight, Pitt Ohio, Ward Transport, RIST Transport, Estes Express, and Lake Erie Trucking all receive honors.

ERIE, PA (February 1, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is recognizing six less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers for superior performance in 2023 as part of its annual scorecard review. The 2023 award receipts are as follows:

Dayton Freight: Diamond Award. It’s the eighth consecutive year Dayton has been honored.
Pitt Ohio: Titanium Award. It’s the first time that Pitt Ohio has received an award.
Ward Transport & Logistics: Platinum Award. It’s the sixth time in seven years Ward has been honored.
RIST Transport: Gold Award. It’s the third consecutive year RIST has been honored.
Estes Express: Silver Award. It’s the sixth consecutive year Estes has been honored.
Lake Erie Trucking: Bronze Award. It’s the first time that Lake Erie Trucking has received an award.

The Logistics Plus manages nearly a quarter million freight shipments annually as a recognized top freight brokerage firm. LP delivers services through Logistics Plus proprietary eShipPlus™ and MyLogisticsPlus™ transportation management systems – online TMS platforms with built-in MyFreightTrends™ business intelligence dashboards. LP offers shippers truckload, expedited, international freight forwarding, claims management, freight audit & payment, business intelligence, plus many other supply chain solutions.

Logistics Plus works with over 50 carriers to deliver LTL services in this concentrated transportation segment. Annual LTL carrier awards are based on an assessment of the following performance criteria:

Share of business volume and freight spend
Service, claims, and billing performance
Price competitiveness
Customer service
Account representation and partnership
Sustainability and other intangibles

“In this, the eighth year of our annual LTL awards program, we proudly recognize six of our top partners for being the best-of-the-best among our pool of reputable carriers,” said Scott Frederick, CMO and LTL Carrier Relations for Logistics Plus. “It was a difficult and competitive year, but Dayton, Pitt, Ward, RIST, Estes, and LET provided the best overall performance across most of our partnership ratings. I am especially proud of our two new, first-time award winners, Pitt Ohio and Lake Erie Trucking. Congratulations to all.”

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 $500M with more than 1,000 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 Inbound Logistics 2024 Logistics Planner Issue Profile

by logisticsplus | Jan 31, 2024 | News

Logistics Plus, once again, has been profiled as a top third-party logistics (3PL) company by Inbound Logistics magazine for its annual Logistics Planner. In its 32nd year of publication, the 2024 industry planner helps companies find the right technology solutions and transportation and logistics partners to drive supply chain efficiency. With both print and digital editions, the annual issue is updated with profiles of leaders in transportation, technology, logistics, and more who stand ready to help businesses face upcoming challenges to optimize their supply chains.

The Logistics Plus profile appears on page 285 of the publication. Logistics Plus also has a full-page advertisement on page 63 and a case study on page 50.

The magazine advertisement formally presents our new 2024 “The World Keeps Changing” campaign, building upon last year’s The World Changed theme.

You can view PDF versions of the Logistics Plus advertisement, profile, and case study by clicking the images below.

Logistics Plus Secures Customs Bonding for New Strongsville, OH Warehouse

by logisticsplus | Jan 30, 2024 | News

Logistics Plus Secures Customs Bonding for New Strongsville, OH Warehouse

Additional Customs bonding is expected soon at many of its other warehouses across the U.S.

ERIE, PA (January 30, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, has secured Customs bonding from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) at its new warehouse located south of Cleveland, OH. The 165 thousand square foot warehouse located in Strongsville, OH, was officially opened late last year. Additional Customs bonds are in progress for Logistics Plus warehouses in Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL, Memphis, TN, and Dallas, TX.

Customs bonded warehouses are a type of warehouse where goods can be stored and processed before paying taxes. The primary users of bonded warehouses are importers and exporters who need to store goods temporarily before shipping them to their final destination.

Benefits of using a Customs bonded warehouse include:

Avoiding expensive terminal fees associated with withhold release orders (WRO) holds for shipments reviewed for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
Allows importers to delay paying duties on their imported goods.
If the goods are destroyed under CBP supervision, no duty is payable.
Goods stored in a bonded warehouse are exempt from customs inspections, saving the importer time and money.
Offers increased security for goods because Customs officials monitor them.
Under CBP supervision, goods can be manipulated by cleaning, sorting, repacking, or otherwise changing their condition by processes that do not amount to manufacturing.
Goods may be exported without the payment of duty, or they may be withdrawn for consumption upon payment of duty at the rate applicable to the goods in their manipulated condition at the time of withdrawal.
Goods may remain in the bonded warehouse for up to five years from the date of importation, allowing the importer additional time to handle the paperwork and legal formalities.

“Many bonded warehouses across the U.S. are private, meaning they are dedicated to only one importer,” said Gretchen Blough, Customs Brokerage Manager for Logistics Plus. “This means that bonded warehouse space is very scarce and at a premium when it can be found. We decided to create our own bonded warehouse space with our existing public warehouses so our customers have better options than what is currently available in the warehousing market.”

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 $500M with more than 1,000 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.

2024 Logistics Plus Holiday Party Photographs

by logisticsplus | Jan 29, 2024 | News

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Logistics Plus Holiday Party in Erie, PA, on January 19th! The annual Holiday Party is just a small way to show appreciation to our many dedicated employees, supportive partners, and excellent customers! To both our repeat and first-time attendees, we sincerely hope you enjoyed your evening with us. We wish you nothing but the best in 2024!

A Flickr slideshow of all the photographs taken at this year’s event is included below. We’d also like to give a special thanks to the following people who played a big part in making this year’s event a success:

ACD Photography for the photographs during the party.
DJ John Hohman for the music and interactive photo booth.
The Concourse of Union Station and The Brewerie for the great food and venue.
Rita Chaffee for the amazing dessert table.

LP Aero Welcomes Michael Goodisman to the Team

by werkbot | Jan 25, 2024 | News

In August 2023, Logistics Plus announced the opening of LP Aero Ltd. – a London-based entity created to enhance the company’s global air charter offerings. After nearly six months of operations, LP Aero welcomes Michael Goodisman as the Business Development Director of Air Chartering. With over 20 years of experience delivering project cargo worldwide, Michael brings outstanding skills and knowledge to LP Aero’s service offerings.

Michael is a recognized professional in air chartering for oversized and heavy cargo projects, government operations, aerospace, oil & gas, and power generation industries. He holds BSc and DPhil degrees in aeronautical engineering, which also helps provide effective technical solutions to some of the most challenging air cargo requirements.

“With over 20 years of experience delivering project cargo worldwide, Michael brings his outstanding skills and experience to our service offerings,” said Andriy Blagovisniy, Global Director of Air Chartering of LP Aero. “We work closely with the Logistics Plus network to ensure the best logistic solutions are provided to all customers and sectors.”

Visit logisticsplus.com/lpaero to learn more about Logistics Plus air charter solutions.

The Logistics Significance of U.S. Companies Reshoring to Mexico

by logisticsplus | Jan 22, 2024 | News

U.S.-based companies are increasingly reshoring to Mexico for various reasons, including logistics and supply chain advantages. These reasons point towards a shift in priorities for many businesses. Here are some of the key factors driving this trend:

Reduced Costs and Times:

Proximity: Mexico’s geographical closeness to the U.S. significantly slashes shipping costs compared to distant nations like China. This can be a game-changer, with transportation, warehousing, and inventory management savings.
Faster Delivery: Shorter distances translate to quicker transit times. This allows companies to meet customer demands faster, improve flexibility, and potentially reduce reliance on safety stock.
USMCA benefits: The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) provides preferential trade terms for companies operating within the North American region, reducing the time spent on customs procedures.

Increased Supply Chain Resilience:

Reduced Disruption Risk: Shorter supply chains are less vulnerable to external disruptions like pandemics, trade wars, or political instability. This translates to smoother operations and improved risk management.
Greater Visibility and Control: With production closer to home, companies have improved visibility over their supply chain. This helps in quicker problem identification and faster response to unexpected issues.
Improved Inventory Management: Shorter lead times allow for leaner inventory management, reducing storage costs and minimizing the risk of obsolescence.

Enhanced Operational Efficiency:

Collaboration and Communication: Proximity fosters closer collaboration between manufacturers and vendors in the U.S. and Mexico. This facilitates better communication, quicker problem-solving, and stronger supplier relationships.
Quality Control: Having production closer allows for more frequent and direct quality control checks, potentially leading to higher product quality and customer satisfaction.
Flexibility and Responsiveness: Shorter lead times enable companies to react faster to changing market demands and adapt their production plans more quickly.

Look no further if you are seeking a logistics provider that understands U.S. and Mexico cross-border shipping. Logistics Plus has offices and warehouses across North America, including multiple locations and warehouses in Mexico and dozens more in the U.S., that can assist with virtually any supply chain challenge.