by Scott Frederick | Sep 23, 2015 | News
Launched in 2004, SmartWay® is an EPA program that helps the freight transportation sector improve supply chain efficiency. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a strong government/industry collaboration between freight shippers, carriers, logistics companies and other stakeholders, to voluntarily achieve improved fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impacts from freight transport. Participating companies, like Logistics Plus, use performance based quantification and reporting tools that benchmark and inform industry and the marketplace on freight operations, energy and environmental efficiency. SmartWay partners demonstrate to customers, clients, and investors that they are taking responsibility for the emissions associated with goods movement, are committed to corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices, and are reducing their carbon footprint. To date, the partnership includes nearly 3,000 companies and associations committed to improving fuel efficiency. You can learn more about the partnership here.
Fast Facts About SmartWay Transport Partnership
SmartWay is a partnership between EPA and large and small trucking companies, rail carriers, logistics companies, commercial manufacturers, retailers, and other federal and state agencies. Collectively achieved (cumulative, 2004 – now):
- Over 3,000 partners
- $20.6 billion dollars in fuel costs saved
- Saved 144.3 million barrels of oil — the equivalent of taking over 13 million cars off the road for an entire year.
- 61.7 million metric tons CO2 reductions
- 1,070,000 tons NOx reductions
- 43,000 tons PM reductions
by Scott Frederick | Sep 22, 2015 | News
Important Announcement Concerning International Freight Forwarding Services to and from China
Most Chinese businesses will be closed for National Day in China from Thursday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 7 to celebrate the founding of the People’s Republic of China (including the LP China office). This will create limited air and ocean capacity in and out of Chinese ports as shippers scramble to get cargo out prior to the holiday. After that, airlines and ocean carriers will be playing catch-up after the holiday. As a result, Logistics Plus customers importing from, or exporting to, China should expect some transportation delays over the next few weeks. Additionally, with big box retailers and large manufactures buying up this limited capacity, air and ocean rates could be unseasonably higher than normal as well.
As always, the logistics specialists at Logistics Plus are here to help you navigate through these seasonal events as best as we can. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact your local Logistics Plus location or call our Global Headquarters at 1.866.LOG.PLUS (866-564-7587) within Canada and United States. You can also email our international solutions team at international@logististisplus.net. We thank you for your business and look forward to continually serving your global import and export transportation needs with affordable, high quality air and ocean freight forwarding solutions.
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; Fresno, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Evansville, IN; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Laredo, TX; Houston, TX; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Turkey; UAE; United Kingdom; and additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
by Scott Frederick | Sep 22, 2015 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Now Provides Logistics Financing Solutions
Strategic Partnership with WorldBusiness Capital, Inc. Allows Customers to Finance International Trade
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, September 22, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc. (LP), a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, has established a strategic partnership with WorldBusiness Capital, Inc. (WBC), a commercial finance company, to provide term loans for companies exporting and investing overseas, and for foreign companies selling and investing in the United States.
Logistics Plus will offer the new financing solution to customers in conjunction with its international logistics, consignment warehousing, and forthcoming foreign trade zone (FTZ) operations. As part of the program, attractive loans of $1 million to $10 million will be made available to companies that need to finance their international trade activities. This includes permanent working capital, equipment purchases, facility construction and acquisitions, corporate buyouts, joint ventures, debt refinancing, and other related investments.
“WBC works with a full range of U.S. and foreign government-supported international financing programs to procure favorable loan terms for companies who wish to participate in the global market,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “So overseas customers of ours who export to the U.S. or elsewhere, and to U.S. customers who are looking to create or expand their global presence, the LP/WBC solution can provide them ready cash to help them do so.”
To learn more about LP/WBC logistics financing solutions, please visit www.logisticsplus.com/WBC
About WorldBusiness Capital, Inc. (WBC)
WBC is a commercial finance company that offers flexible term loans helping small and midsize businesses complete in the global marketplace. Founded in 2003, WBC is a direct lender staffed by multilingual professionals with many years of experience in cross-border trade and project finance. The WBC team has a proven track record of successfully closed loans around the world. You can learn more about them at www.worldbusinesscapital.com
About Logistics Plus (LP)
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; Fresno, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; 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; Laredo, TX; Houston, TX; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Turkey; UAE; United Kingdom; and 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 Scott Frederick | Sep 21, 2015 | News
How do you to fit 3.9m wide flanges through a 3.4m wide aircraft cargo door? You consult with the project cargo experts at Logistics Plus, of course. Read more about this project cargo solution in a new logistics case study from Frederik Geirnaert, project manager for Logistics Plus Belgium. The case study includes a brief summary, a downloadable PDF with more details, and a photo gallery. Go to the case study page by clicking the image to the right or the button below.
by Scott Frederick | Sep 17, 2015 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Opens New Office in Dubai, UAE
New United Arab Emirates Location Expands Middle East Presence
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, September 17, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, continues to expand its global presence with the opening of a new United Arab Emirates (UAE) office located in the city of Dubai – an emerging global city and business hub for the Middle East and South Asia. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. As is customary, the new office was inaugurated with a local prayer ceremony.
Siew Hua will manage operations and business development for Logistics Plus Dubai. Siew Hua brings with her over 20 years of logistics experiences from Asia, India, Middle East and Africa where she implemented many 3PL and 4PL projects for multinational clients such as BP Amoco, Union Carbide, Dow Chemical, Celanese Chemical, Nalco Chemical, Afton Chemical and, most recently, Dow Sadara Chemical.
Suchit Sehgal will manage sales and marketing for Logistics Plus Dubai. He has extensive experience managing logistics for oil and gas companies, wind and thermal power companies, crane manufacturers, seismic companies, dredging companies, and offshore vessels. Suchit has a post-graduate degree in accounting and financial management from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom.
Logistics Plus Dubai provides a full range of services that include customs brokerage; ground transportation; movement between the free zones; warehousing for both chemical and temperature control products; open yard storage; airfreight; ocean freight; air charter; and vessel charter.
“I’m very excited about continuing our expansion in the Middle East,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “The addition of Siew and Suchit strengthens our services in the region and gives us more local expertise in yet another important global market.”
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; Fresno, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; 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; Laredo, TX; Houston, TX; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Turkey; UAE; United Kingdom; and 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 Scott Frederick | Sep 16, 2015 | News
The Erie Time-News published an article entitled “Logistics Plus in Erie brings casual approach to corporate success” in today’s paper (and online at goerie.com). It’s a nice little article with some great photographs – and we appreciate the time their staff writer spent interviewing our team, and the “inside look” he shared regarding our company’s culture.
The piece is nicely written, but I fear the forest may have been lost for the trees in the translation. While the article talks about our many non-standard practices, e.g., extremely casual attire, lack of budgets and plans, goofy personality of our CEO, etc., it doesn’t fully connect the dots as to how and why this has all been so successful. Great “managers” have budgets and plans; however, great “leaders” are beyond these standard business tools. Mr. Berlin is one such individual. Yes, he wears a t-shirt, tennis shoes, and jeans; tells funny stories; and hasn’t read our policy manual in over 10 years – but what he does do each and every day is show emotion, compassion and support for his employees and his business. A day hasn’t gone by where Jim hasn’t preached that “Logistics Plus is the company that gives a sh*t” and that we need to show our customers that is truly the case at all times. So while our company culture may seem casual and different, it has fostered an employee base that began as 3 and is now over 350, and one that has real passion for serving its customers, growing the business, and achieving success (over $120M worth of success, mind you, mostly through business referrals and customer testimonials, and as Jim often says of our employees “finding a way to YES!”).
It is true our employees enjoy the onsite fitness center, corporate trainer and free meals; but when they’re back at their desks they are working hard – often beyond normal business hours – to support the business. They know they are fully empowered to “do what’s right” for our customers and the business, and to think out-of-the-box to get the job done. And what’s great is that they also know if they make a mistake, they’ll simply get a hug from the CEO and pat on the back (and, of course, told “now, don’t do that again, right?”). I’ve been around a lot of big companies, and you won’t find that approach in too many company policy manuals, nor will you find many companies that will go the extra mile every day for their customers like Logistics Plus does.
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