The Traffic Club of Erie recently presented scholarships totaling $5,200.00 to local students. This represents funds raised from the club’s Annual Anthony Liberatore Scholarship Golf Outing. Two of the scholarship recipients were Kaylene Chaffee, daughter of LP’s Jeremy Chaffee, and Rebecca Varo, daughter of NTL’s Dan Varo. Congratulations to Kaylene and Rebecca; and thank you to the Traffic Club of Erie!
Front row: left to right Board member Aaron Doehrel, winner Rebecca Varo’s father Dan, VP David Kliem. Back row: winner Rachel Kaveney’s father Tom, winner Gabrielle Bowes’ grandfather Robert Dodsworth, winner Kaylene Chaffee’s father Jeremy, Secretary-Treasury Gary Neubauer, and winner Karly Bliley’s step-father Scott Rogers. Not present for photo: winners: Taylor Goodman, Sophia Arnone, and Corey Thompson parents: Christine Goodman, Christine Arnone, and Arnold Thompson Jr.
Logistics Plus, working with its global partner Salco Logistics, has played a crucial role in helping the hijacked ‘Landshut’ airplane return home to Germany. The German airplane, that a Palestinian militant group hijacked and flew to Somalia in 1977, is returning home to Germany to be restored. The plane’s hijacking was a key moment of the so-called “German Autumn” (read more here).
Involved from the early stages, the Logistics Plus and Salco project specialists checked the details of the airplane in Fortaleza and estimated what the dimensions of the parts would be after dismantling. Then all possibilities and various options for transport by sea and air were investigated and evaluated. In the end only two options remained, and the final decision was then made to bring the airplane home in a chartered Antonov 124-100 and an Ilyushin 76TD.
Salco Logistics arranged all handling in Fortaleza during the dismantling and loading of the parts to the chartered aircraft. Logistics Plus then arranged for the handling on arrival in Friedrichshafen and the move to the Dornier Museum where the airplane will be on exhibit.
This is another great example of cooperation in-action, and what can be successfully accomplished by the Logistics Plus Project Cargo team and its reliable partners. Logistics Plus will also soon release a showcase video on the move, but in the meantime you can check out the photos below. Also, you can watch a video of the airplane’s return home here:
Blaine Kurtz, director of aerospace and defense for Logistics Plus, recently attended two major government events: the U.S. Air Force Association Annual National Convention and the U.S. Modern Day Marine Expo. By all accounts, both events were well-attended and Logistics Plus was successful in strengthening our ties with key government and military logistics professionals. Here are a few photos taken by Blaine at the two events. If you’re interested in learning more about our aerospace, aviation and/or defense solutions, you can email us at aerospace@logisticsplus.com.
Logistics Plus selected as a member of the new IFLN Global Projects network
Logistics Plus will provide project forwarding services in Mexico and USA as part of the membership
ERIE, PA (September 18, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected to be an inaugural member of the new IFLN Global Projects network, representing Houston, Mexico City, New York City, and Monterrey. The new network was officially announced on September 13, 2017 by Michel Vanlerberghe, president of the International Freight Logistics Network (IFLN).
“There are other project cargo networks out there, but this one is different,” says Randy Durham, IFLN’s general manager, and a long-time project cargo specialist. “IFLN Global Projects network only accepts as members those who are highly proficient project forwarders. We want to be the new force in the world of project logistics management.”
Only cargo agents with experience and a high degree of capability in the field of project forwarding will form part of the rapidly expanding group. IFLN Global Projects network can put together a team of highly specialized global project members to support any bid or any project cargo shipping task. IFLN will also make the necessary introductions, coordinate member efforts, and liaise with the customer if needed.
“As a long-time member of IFLN, we are proud to support IFLN with our 20-plus years of project cargo management and project forwarding expertise in the United States and Mexico,” says Gabriela Garza, Corporate business development and agent relations manager for Logistics Plus. “Membership provides more companies with access to our award-winning services while providing us with additional exposure and coverage to logistics projects in North America.”
About IFLN IFLN is a global organization of freight forwarders and logistics companies headquartered in Houston, Texas -USA. IFLN Global Projects is affiliated with the IFLN Network, a unique alliance of specially selected members that work together to provide comprehensive supply chain solutions and end-to-end logistics from project initiation to sustainable operations. The IFLN Network, established in 2000, consists of 280 specialist freight companies in more than 100 countries with high standards of quality, conduct, and business practices enabling them to compete with multinational logistics companies on a global basis. To learn more about the new IFLN Global Projects network, please contact Randy Durham at RandyD@ifln.net, or visit www.ifln.net/projects.
About Logistics Plus Inc. Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 21 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450+ 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; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Winchester, VA; Madison, WI; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Sudan; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Logistics Plus, for the seventh consecutive year, has been approved as a SmartWay® Transport Partner after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently renewed its membership status for successfully fulfilling the SmartWay Partnership requirements for 2017.
SmartWay is the EPA’s initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of the freight industry. It is a voluntary partnership between shippers, carriers, logistics companies, and the EPA created to reduce the amount of air pollution caused by the transportation supply chain industry, while also using technologies to help reduce fuel costs. EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership helps companies and organizations achieve their freight supply chain sustainability goals by providing credible tools, data, and standards—at no cost—for measuring, benchmarking, and improving environmental performance. Launched in 2004, the SmartWay program …
provides a comprehensive and well-recognized system for tracking, documenting and sharing information about fuel use and freight emissions across supply chains
helps companies identify and select more efficient freight carriers, transport modes, equipment, and operational strategies to improve supply chain sustainability and lower costs from goods movement
supports global energy security and offsets environmental risk for companies and countries
reduces freight transportation-related emissions by accelerating the use of advanced fuel-saving technologies
is supported by major transportation industry associations, environmental groups, state and local governments, international agencies, and the corporate community
Since 2004, SmartWay partners have saved over 196 million gallons of fuel, lowered fuel costs by $27.8 billion and reduced carbon emissions by 94 million metric tons.
Logistics Plus first joined the SmartWay initiative in 2010 with the goal of improving its impact on the environment. Each year performance data is submitted and reviewed to qualify as a SmartWay partner. Approved companies are posted on the EPA website at https://www.epa.gov/smartway/smartway-partner-list and confirmed as an active SmartWay Partner.
Looking for help with cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Canada? Logistics Plus can help. Whether you need cross-border LTL, truckload, or expedited service – we have the resources and expertise to make it happen. South-of-the-border we have many offices across the U.S. with access to quality North American carriers and competitive rates. North-of-the-border, we have a capable Canadian team of professionals based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Not only can we help you with transportation, but we can also assist with customs brokerage, trade agreement regulations and compliance, and import/export documentation.
The U.S.-Canada cross-border trade relationship remains robust in an evolving regulatory environment. For companies located on either side of the border, the difference between success and failure often lies in how economically and efficiently they navigate the crossing. While the customs process is more easily understood than it is with other countries, it would be unwise to believe the friendly relationship between the U.S. and Canada translates into seamless logistics.
U.S. goods and services trade with Canada totaled an estimated $627.8 billion in 2016. Exports were $320.1 billion; imports were $307.6 billion. The U.S. goods and services trade surplus with Canada was $12.5 billion in 2016.
Canada is currently the United States’ second-largest goods trading partner with $544 billion in total (two-way) goods trade during 2016. Goods exports totaled $266 billion; goods imports totaled $278.1 billion. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Canada was $12.1 billion in 2016.
Trade in services with Canada (exports and imports) totaled an estimated $83.7 billion in 2016. Services exports were $54.2 billion; services imports were $26.9 billion. The U.S. services trade surplus with Canada was $24.6 billion in 2016.
U.S. exports of goods and services to Canada supported an estimated 1.6 million jobs in 2015 (latest data available) – 1.2 million supported goods exports and 36,000 supported by services exports.
Given its importance to both economies, trade between the U.S. and Canada will remain vibrant for the foreseeable future. Contact Logistics Plus if we can help you with any of your cross-border logistics challenges between the U.S. and Canada.
Logistics Plus, working with its global partner 
ERIE, PA (September 18, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected to be an inaugural member of the new IFLN Global Projects network, representing Houston, Mexico City, New York City, and Monterrey. The new network was 
The U.S.-Canada cross-border trade relationship remains robust in an evolving regulatory environment. For companies located on either side of the border, the difference between success and failure often lies in how economically and efficiently they navigate the crossing. While the customs process is more easily understood than it is with other countries, it would be unwise to believe the friendly relationship between the U.S. and Canada translates into seamless logistics.