The Logistics Plus (LP) Poland team continues to support and manage projects across Poland and nearby countries. Here are the most recent projects handled by LP Poland in December 2023 and January 2024.
1) Lysine Monohydrochloride
The Logistics Plus Poland team completed the inspection and delivery of four containers worth of lysine monohydrochloride (cat and dog food) from Poland to Lviv, Ukraine.
2) 3-D Crane
The Logistics Plus Poland team transported several elements of a 3-D crane from the Czech Republic to Norway. The main boom weighed 2100 kgs, and the king upper post weighed 2200 kgs. The Poland team also transported the cursor wheel frame to make up the all-electric 32-meter ECMC gangway. In total, the transportation dimensions were 38.5 x 3.5 x 4.7 meters, and the total weight was 80 tons.
3) Electric Vehicles
The Logistics Plus Poland team managed the reloading and delivery of a container of electric vehicles from Poland to Ukraine.
4) Gearbox & Oil System
In partnership with Logistics Plus Turkey, the Poland team organized the port handling and lashing operation of a gearbox with an oil system.
5) Steel Reels
The Logistics Plus Poland team transported 14 steel reels to the Baltic Hub and the BLG Container Terminal in Bremerhaven.
Photos from these projects can be seen below. To learn more about Logistics Plus Poland, please visit pl.logisticsplus.com.
Additionally, WiseTech Global visited a number of Logistics Plus facilities to shoot a complementary video. Thank you to Emile Zafirov, Molly Callan, Lane Lynn, and Tom Kelly for contributing to the final production.
The logistics and supply chain industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of e-commerce, global conflicts, and technological advancements. Let’s take a look at some of the key trends that are expected to shape the industry in 2024.
1. Increased focus on visibility
Businesses are increasingly demanding real-time data and insights into their supply chains. This is leading to the adoption of technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to track goods and materials throughout the supply chain.
2. Sustainability becoming a top priority
Consumers and businesses are becoming more aware of the environmental impact of the supply chain. This leads to a focus on reducing emissions, waste, and resource consumption. Companies are looking for ways to optimize their packaging, transportation routes, and logistics operations to be more sustainable.
3. Automation and robotics on the rise
Automation and robotics improve efficiency and accuracy in warehouses and distribution centers. This is helping to reduce labor costs and improve throughput.
4. Continued growth of e-commerce
The e-commerce market is expected to grow in 2024, which will pressure logistics and supply chain operators to meet the demand for fast and efficient delivery. This is leading to the development of new delivery models and enhancements to fulfillment centers.
5. Talent shortage remains a challenge
The logistics and supply chain industry is facing a talent shortage, as there is a high demand for skilled workers. This makes it difficult for companies to find the people they need to operate their supply chains effectively.
6. Geopolitical factors continue to disrupt supply chains
Wars in Ukraine and Israel, rising trade tensions, and other geopolitical factors continue to disrupt supply chains. This makes it more difficult for companies to source materials and goods, leading to higher consumer prices.
These are just some of the trends that are expected to shape the global logistics and supply chain industry in 2024. Companies that can adapt to these changes and leverage new technologies will be well-positioned to succeed in 2024 and beyond.
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Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough made another appearance on NPR’s 1/5/24 edition of Marketplace to comment on how shippers are coping with supply chain disruptions.
“There are quite a few challenges that are out there for the average importer and shipper,” Gretchen told Kai Ryssdal. “We’re helping them meet those challenges and find ways to work around them.”
Marketplace® is a nonprofit news organization on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. For more than 30 years, they have helped people become smarter about the economic forces that touch their daily lives through the unorthodox story, the casual conversation, and the unexpected angle on the news.
Logistics Plus is Named a 2024 Top 3PL by Multichannel Merchant
It’s the seventh consecutive year Logistics Plus has been named to the list.
ERIE, PA (December 19, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been named a Multichannel Merchant (MCM) 2024 Top 3PL and added to its online directory. For a seventh straight year, Logistics Plus will be joining dozens of other leading third-party logistics providers selected by Multichannel Merchant in its eighth annual directory.
The company profiles in the MCM Top 3PL directory include vital information to help you in the selection process, including key services offered, average annual client order volume, top three merchandise categories handled, facility locations, and more. It also breaks out the percentage of the continental U.S. covered based on days in transit to end customers, a critical differentiator for merchants. The directory is available throughout the year.
“With nearly seven million square feet of warehousing in the U.S. alone, and more abroad, we support complete omnichannel fulfillment solutions, including B2B, wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels such as FBA, FBM, and dozens of other marketplaces and shopping carts,” said Scott Frederick, CMO for Logistics Plus. “We are honored that Multichannel Merchant continues to acknowledge Logistics Plus as a top 3PL provider in the competitive, growing e-commerce space.”
About Multichannel Merchant
Multichannel Merchant reaches key decision makers responsible for e-commerce, management, marketing, and operations at companies that sell merchandise through multiple channels — including e-commerce, mobile, social, and catalog. Multichannel Merchant delivers original research, as well as in-depth analysis of trends and best practices, news, tactical/how-to, executive summaries, technology and supplier comparisons, tip sheets, and resource information to help companies sell & deliver products wherever and whenever the customer wants them – at home, work, store or other locations. Visit them online at multichannelmerchant.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 a constantly 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.
Maersk has instructed all of its vessels headed for the southern entrance to the Red Sea to halt immediately due to heightened hijack fears. The shipping giant sent a message to all crews in the vicinity of the Bab al-Mandab Strait to stop after two of their vessels were attacked on December 14th and 15th. If the decision is echoed by other shipping lines, sea trade markets could see a drastic impact in both transit times and cost hikes.
The Panama Canal water shortages remain as the canal authorities continue to impose restrictions limiting the number of vessels that can pass through daily. In November, the total transits declined 22% from the prior month. Reservation slots are being slashed in December and into January 2024. The Panama Canal is the primary route for 57% of the total cargo transported in container ships from Asia to the eastern coast of the US.
What can businesses do to mitigate the impact on their supply chains?
Diversify their shipping routes. Businesses should consider using alternative shipping routes. An experienced freight forwarder, like Logistics Plus, can assist in evaluating such routes’ transit time and cost trade-offs.
Work with suppliers to manage inventory. Businesses should work with their suppliers to manage inventory levels and ensure they have enough stock to meet customer demand.
Communicate with customers. Businesses should communicate with their customers about potential delays and disruptions caused by these issues.
Logistics Plus is actively monitoring both situations to avoid supply chain disruptions. If you have any questions or concerns about how these issues may affect your supply chain, contact our team of experts today.
The Logistics Plus (LP) Poland team continues to support and manage projects across Poland and nearby countries. Here are the most recent projects handled by LP Poland in December 2023 and January 2024.
1. Increased focus on visibility
3. Automation and robotics on the rise
5. Talent shortage remains a challenge
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