The Logistics Plus dedicated S.W.A.T. team continues to complete installations of new co-working office spaces all around the world in support of the WeWork global supply chain. WeWork Merchant’s Row in Detroit, MI features seven unique floors of office space in a restored historic building. Those who move into this coveted address right on Woodward Avenue will gain direct access to the heart of downtown’s renaissance. WeWork Merchant’s Row blends co-working spaces with private offices, common areas with conference rooms, and historical details with modern decor. Teams of any size in industries like design, tech, and marketing will appreciate the space and community that make this location like no other.
In the heart of the Financial District, the WeWork FiDi office space in New York City treats you to panoramic views of the Hudson and East rivers. Formerly occupied by Goldman Sachs, the 30-story tower puts you close to the iconic New York Stock Exchange and everything else in Lower Manhattan. Getting here couldn’t be easier: there’s a parking garage next door, and the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel is less than half a mile away. Nearby are water taxis, ferries to Brooklyn, Staten Island, and New Jersey (as well as Governor’s Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty), Path trains to New Jersey, and the 2, 3, 4, 5, J, R, and Z subway lines.
Right next door to the historic Myeong-dong Cathedral, the WeWork Euljiro in Seoul, South Korea is contemporary Seoul office space with legacy-inspiring views. Ten dedicated floors in a new high-rise provide all the space you need to grow your business. Whether your team is a creative agency, a lean startup or an established corporation, discover networking and collaboration opportunities in our diverse coworking community. Located within the five minute walking distance from subway line 2 and 3 station, WeWork Euljiro provides the perfect location for diverse businesses. Logistics Plus has completed just “Phase 1” of this installation (Phase 2 will be completed by March 1).
Each year, U.S. companies export well over 2 trillion dollars of goods and services. If you want your business to get in on the action, it’s important to figure out the best way to expand to new markets. The U.S. Commercial Service has developed some exporting resources and a comprehensive video collection to help small and medium businesses become better equipped to enter the world of exporting. The first video in the series is shown below. This same video, and subsequent videos, can be found online at www.export.gov/How-to-Export.
With over 20 years of exporting expertise as a full-service international forwarding and logistics company, Logistics Plus provides exporters with a variety of global trade solutions, including:
International Air Exporting
International Ocean Exporting
Amazon Global Selling
Project Cargo Exporting
Customs Brokerage
Global Trade Compliance Consulting
Global Sourcing Support
Global Financing Solutions
Cargo Insurance
Linguistic Solutions
Additionally, we have a variety of tips and resources available in the News & Notes section of our website. Simply click the image below to view a collection of all our export-related articles.
Of course, to really experience our “Passion for Excellence,” feel free to contact us directly using the button below, or by emailing quotes@logisticsplus.com. We’d love to help you with any or all of your exporting needs!
Logistics Plus Supply Chain Solutions Receives AS9120B Certification
Quality Management Systems Meet Standards Required to Service the Aerospace Industry.
ERIE, PA (January 25, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce its Supply Chain Solutions division has received ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B certification. The AS9120B Quality Management System standard, published by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), includes the ISO 9001:2015 and specific quality management system (QMS) requirements related to the aerospace industry.
Based on ISO 9001:2015, but with additional requirements specific to aerospace distributors, the AS9120B provides suppliers with a comprehensive quality system focused on areas directly impacting product safety and reliability, including:
Improved product quality, traceability and reduced risk
Alignment with the best practices of the aerospace industry
Improved audit and surveillance efficiency
Enhanced traceability and anti-counterfeit measures
“Accreditation from PRI Registrar to the ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B standards is proof-positive that Logistics Plus is committed to being a major player in the transportation and logistics of parts and components to the aerospace, military and commercial aviation industries,” said Harald Aamodt, aerospace business development manager for Logistics Plus Supply Chain Solutions. “Certification sets us apart in the industry and demonstrates our commitment to quality, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.”
“Logistics Plus Supply Chain Solutions has demonstrated its commitment to world class quality by implementing and becoming certified to the ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A standards. They have joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized quality standard,” said Randy Daugharthy, Director of the Registrar Program at the Performance Review Institute Registrar. “PRI Registrar is proud to partner with Logistics Plus in this accomplishment and look forward to continued support of their objective of excellence within the aerospace industry.”
About PRI Registrar
Since 1995, Performance Review Institute Registrar, a management systems registrar, has helped a multitude of organizations achieve and realize their true potential through the development of management systems and quality systems certification. As an affiliate of SAE International, PRI Registrar is a not-for-profit organization, uniquely motivated with a mission and commitment to raise the bar in any industry it serves. To learn more information, visit www.priregistrar.org or contact PRI Registrar at priregistrar@p-r-i.org.
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, 20 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 400+ 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; Madison, WI; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; South Sudan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Congratulations to Suraj Joshi from Logistics Plus India for being named “Man of the Match” in a recent cricket league game. Suraj scored 65 runs off 28 balls. This is his first “Man of the Match” award of 2017. Usually he wins an award a week (apparently he’s a really good cricket player). Suraj is pictured here on the left receiving his award.
Bill of lading accuracy is as important as ever. The BOL is a legally required document that must be completed before a freight shipment is hauled. A BOL protects both the carrier and the shipper. The document contains detailed information on the type, quantity and destination of the goods being carried. The issuance of the BOL is proof that the carrier has received the goods from the shipper, or their 3PL, in apparent good order and condition, as handed over by the shipper.
Until recently, LTL carriers tolerated some “bending of the rules” regarding accurate freight weights, classifications, and dimensions detailed on the BOL. New tools are helping carriers efficiently and objectively assess freight. Many LTL terminals now use forklifts with embedded scales. Terminals are also using ceiling-mounted systems that measure the dimensions and density of every piece of freight.
As a result of these new technologies, and recent rules tariff changes, carriers are tolerating BOL discrepancies no longer. Today, carriers are pursuing every penny of revenue they can get. LTL carriers, in particular, are strictly enforcing terms and policing discrepancies between reported and actual freight characteristics, leading to many unexpected fees for shippers. Freight descriptions that you may have used for years without problems might start triggering fees if they under-report any aspect of your freight’s true profile.
An accurate bill of lading is your best defense against these “weight & inspection” – or “W&I” – fees, and against possible rate changes resulting from “re-weighs” or “re-classifications.” Make sure to measure the dimensions of your LTL freight, including packaging, to the furthermost point in each direction. Some shippers measure the pallet rather than the freight when calculating dimensions. If the freight overhangs the pallet, the overhang must be included in the measurements.
July 2020 Update: With the NMFC now designating more commodities for density-based classifications, preparing an accurate BOL is as important as ever. If you note the wrong weight for a density-based product on your bill of lading, there is a good chance that the LTL carrier will re-weigh your shipment and charge you the higher rate using the same freight class you designated on your BOL rather than adjusting the freight class according to the new weight and dimensions. Specifically, this is how one carrier has worded their new rules tariff item specific to this situation: “In the case where the weight is changed on a shipment that is a density-based item in NMFC, the freight classification on the original bill of lading will be used unless the shipper or consignee can produce irrefutable supporting documentation showing clear evidence of the LxWxH and corresponding weight of each handling unit of the shipment.”
The freight experts at Logistics Plus will be happy to help you with any questions or issues regarding freight characteristics and bill of lading accuracy. Contact us using the button below or email us at nadops@logisticplus.net if you have any of these types of questions.
WP$E Radio continues to air short Logistics Plus interview audio clips as part of its business programming. WP$E AM 1450/FM 107.1 is a commercially licensed radio station serving Erie County, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by the Penn State Board of Trustees, and it is operated by Penn State Behrend, under the direction of professional broadcast staff. In addition to providing a one-stop source for global and financial news, WP$E also airs ongoing commentaries from regional business leaders.
Here are some recent WP$E interview audio clips with comments from Jim Berlin, founder and CEO, and Scott Frederick, VP of marketing (click the icons below to listen to the audio replays).
Recent Growth and the WeWork SWAT Team
Union Station Growth and the impact on Downtown Erie
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WP$E Radio continues to air short Logistics Plus interview audio clips as part of its business programming. 