by logisticsplus | Apr 15, 2016 | News
Just south of 14th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, the Peach Street railroad underpass is a place of rusty shadows and urban decay displaying years of wear and deterioration in the heart of Erie’s vibrant cultural district. But it doesn’t have to be; it can be a public art asset to pedestrians and passersby alike that improves the city’s image, encourages development, and discourages crime. Upon refurbishing and repainting existing structural steel beams, columns, and the roof deck (and removing inefficient HID lighting) 74 LED fixtures will be installed, saving up to 70 percent in energy costs. This lighting system is estimated to cost around $60,000, and refurbishment around $110,000 for a total project cost of $170,000. No City of Erie tax dollars, however, will be used; the project will be funded with grants and donations from individuals, businesses, and philanthropic organizations.
The Problem
The Peach Street railroad underpass is:
Uninviting- Dimly lit
- Unsuitable as a gateway to Erie’s Downtown
The Solution
- Clean, sand, and paint steel structure
- Install multicolored LED lighting system
- Display welcoming seasonally appropriate themes
The Result
- Improve Image – Draw attention to Erie’s downtown entertainment district while welcoming visitors
- Encourage Development – Connect business and entertainment district across the underpass
- Discourage Crime – Improve safety of area through increased lighting levels
- Reduce Operating Cost – Reduce electrical costs by up to 70 percent with LED lighting
- Create Public Art – Create an “artistic solace” for citizens and visitors to enjoy
Contact
If you’d like to support the project or learn more, please contact:
David Brennan
dbrennan@erie.pa.us
(814) 459-7937
by logisticsplus | Apr 14, 2016 | News
BIG news y’all … Logistics Plus now has the BIGGEST forklift in northern Texas! With our high capacity, heavy duty HYSTER 620, we are able to provide solutions for all of your heavy-lift, large and unique freight warehousing needs. With a lifting capacity of about 62,000 pounds, the forklift is specifically designed for tough applications and its pin type dual function ensures the safety of your freight throughout the process. The Logistics Plus Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Warehouse has the following features:
180,000 square feet of storage space- Pneumatic tire forklift with 62,000 lb. lifting capacity – the BIGGEST forklift in northern Texas!
- Open space, high-ceilings and tall doors perfect for heavy lift and big cargo
- Secured facility with monitored cameras and alarms
- Fenced-in property
- Bulk storage and racked storage
- Dedicated warehousing and distribution specialists
- Inventory control and warehouse management system (WMS)
- Recessed loading docks and grade level docks with inside and outside load/unload capabilities
- Logistics services available for all your transportation needs
- Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) activation
If you’re looking for a logistics partner/freight forwarder that can handle your BIG freight needs, contact our talented logistics specialists at the Logistics Plus DFW Warehouse! For more information contact us at 972.893.9695 or dalwhs@logisticsplus.com
by logisticsplus | Apr 12, 2016 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus and Lynx Fulfillment Co-Locate in New Los Angeles Warehouse
Companies work together to provide customers with transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment solutions.
ERIE, Pa. (April 12, 2016) – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, and Lynx Fulfillment, LLC., a leading provider of pick, pack, and ship warehousing and fulfillment solutions, announced today they have co-located together in a warehouse located at 2207 E Carson St, Suite C1 in Carson, California to address recent growth on the West Coast. The shared facility has 20,000 square feet of storage space with one ground level and eight truck level dock doors.
Logistics Plus and Lynx Fulfillment have been strategic partners since 2009 (Logistics Plus is an investment partner in Lynx Fulfillment). Logistics Plus provides customers with import/export and domestic transportation, and with basic warehousing and distribution solutions. Lynx Fulfillment provides inventory management, staging and assembly, pick/pack/ship, and customer service solutions. In addition to traditional commercial warehousing services, both companies work closely to provide Amazon retailers with specialized FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) storage, preparation, labeling, timed-release fulfillment, and return merchandise authorization (RMA) management.
“Over the past seven years, LP (Logistics Plus) and Lynx have developed synergies working together to provide businesses with a comprehensive transportation, warehousing and fulfillment solution,” said Patrick Randolph, managing director for Lynx Fulfillment. “Both companies have been experiencing phenomenal growth and requests for more services on the West Coast, particularly with Amazon sellers needing us to prep their products for both FBA and direct-to-customer deliveries. This new facility allows us to work together to provide a total supply chain solution to our customers.”
About Lynx Fulfillment
Lynx Fulfillment, LLC is a leader in the warehousing and fulfillment industry. Its business model has been designed to deliver fast and accurate order fulfillment services, exceptional technology and dedicated customer service. Lynx Fulfillment guarantees that it will ship every order received by 2 P.M. the same day with 100% accuracy or it’s free. Lynx Fulfillment is headquartered in Olean, NY. Learn more at www.lynxfulfillment.com.
About Logistics Plus
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 has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ 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; Evansville, IN; 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; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Turkey; and UAE; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com
by logisticsplus | Apr 7, 2016 | News
WJET TV (ABC) recently aired a short clip regarding our recent India bridge logistics project. Click image below to watch the video online.
Global Trade Magazine recently published and article titled “When to consider chartering your own air cargo carrier.” Logistics Plus international manager, Abi Lopez Kuzma, was interviewed for, and cited within, the final article. Click the image below to read the article online.
by logisticsplus | Apr 6, 2016 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bridge-Building Logistics in the Himalayan Mountains of Northern India
Logistics Plus India Provides Logistics Support for New Bridge Between Sonprayag and Gaurikund
ERIE, Pa. (April 6, 2016) – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, reports that its India Division (aka, “LP India”) played a major role in coordinating logistics for the successful completion of an important bridge in the Himalayan mountains of northern India between the cities of Sonprayag and Gaurikund. The bridge, constructed across Mandakini River, was completed in the record time of 30 days thanks, in part, to the logistical support LP India provided to the overall construction project.
The previous bridge had washed away twice within the past three years due to unprecedented flooding that began back in 2013. The new, more permanent bridge was sourced and shipped from a New Jersey, USA bridge builder. The bridge parts moved by container ship to Bombay, and then by train to New Delhi, and then by road to Rishikesh on container lorries. Transshipment by smaller trucks was required for the last leg to Sonprayag. In all, it was a mind boggling logistics exercise carried out to military precision by the LP India team.
“The site for the bridge posed many challenges,” said Sundreysh Sarup, managing director for LP India. “The history of floods demanded elaborate logistical planning and execution. The logistics of transporting a bridge to Sonprayag 250 kilometers from Rishikesh was no simple matter. It took significant planning and great coordination to ensure all of the equipment and parts arrived to the job site on time and intact. I am very pleased the project was a success, which will most certainly give a boost to commercial activity within the region.”
Learn more about LP India at www.logisticsplus.com/IndiaLogistics
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 has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ 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; Evansville, IN; 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; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Turkey; and UAE; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com
by logisticsplus | Apr 5, 2016 | News
Energy News from around the World
Today Logistics Plus Turkey sent its March 2016 issue of LP Turkey Energy News to customers and other interested parties throughout the region. Logistics Plus has extensive expertise providing transportation and logistics solutions to companies in the Energy & Fuel Industry.
The new issue is pictured below. Click here to read the online version.
