by Scott Frederick | Mar 9, 2015 | News
Here are some thoughts regarding the characteristics of a good 3PL (third-party logistics) partner, presented in a visual, infographic format.
by Scott Frederick | Mar 3, 2015 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus India Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Quality Management Systems in place for International Freight Forwarding & Logistics
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, March 3, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, is proud to announce that its India operations have obtained ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management systems in support of international freight forwarding and logistics.
The ISO 9001 Certificate of Approval was presented to Sundreysh Sarup, managing director for Logistics Plus India by DBS Certification Pvt. Ltd., a Scotland-accredited and leading management certification body in India.
“ISO 9001:2008 certification compliments our logistics leadership position and it demonstrates our on-going commitment to the quality of our services and overall customer satisfaction,” said Mr. Sarup. “We have a reputation in our industry of putting the plus in logistics by doing whatever it takes to create a great experience for our customers. ISO certification validates that those processes are firmly in place here in India.”
About ISO 9001:2008 Certification
ISO 9001:2008 is a quality management standard that comprises a set of process and performance requirements that guides both product and service organizations in achieving standards of quality that are recognized and respected throughout the world. Today, ISO 9001 is one of the most widely used quality management tools in the world. For more information, visit www.iso.org
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight management, global logistics, warehousing, and business solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin nearly 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 extra little things needed to ensure its customers’ success. Visit www.logisticsplus.com for more information.
The Logistics Plus® network includes 40 offices located in 20 countries around the world. Logistics Plus India is headquartered in New Delhi with regional offices in Bangalore and Chennai, and over a dozen more agents throughout the country. Sundreysh Sarup, its managing director, can be reached via telephone at +91.98.103.1628 or through email at sundreysh.sarup@logisticsplus.com
Corporate Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com
by Scott Frederick | Mar 2, 2015 | News
When a major airline retires one of its airplanes and then their go-to global supplier of aircraft parts and components needs to ship the disassembled parts from Belgium to the U.S., who do they call? They call the Project Cargo experts at Logistics Plus, of course.
Coordinating the successful and affordable transport of over 15 non-standard containers of aircraft parts and scraps from Antwerp, Belgium to the Port of Long Beach for ultimate delivery to Industry, CA (plus one shipment to Minnesota) – and handling all of the customs documentation along with it – was no easy task. However, the Logistics Plus International staffs in Dallas, TX, Erie, PA and Antwerp, Belgium rallied to the cause to successfully organize this complex cargo project. Special thank you to Holly Rader for directly managing the transportation of this unique cargo and helping to ensure that it was imported to the U.S. on-time and on-budget.
Do you have a similarly complex cargo project? Then give us a call at 1.866.LOG.PLUS or Contact Us online. You can also start the process by using our Project Cargo Quick Quote form.
by Scott Frederick | Feb 27, 2015 | News
When you have a customer (like we have) that is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and a company that sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies – you are working with a company that is very savvy at transportation and logistics. However, nobody knows global logistics quite like the Logistics Plus International staff.
The customer described above recently presented Logistics Plus with a cargo challenge to move an extremely large, and heavy gas feeder unit from Kansas to Argentina. At first, the customer was considering an air charter, but Logistics Plus was able to find an extremely affordable ocean solution which saved the customer significantly on their port-to-port shipping costs.
Additionally, the same customer asked Logistics Plus to compare our ground rates in the U.S. with the rates they had already established on their own. As it turned out, the Logistics Plus ground solution in the U.S. saved the customer another thousand dollars on top of their international transportation expense savings.
We’re happy to report the shipment is departing Concordia, Kansas next week Monday where it will be shipped to the Port of Houston, ocean transported to the Port of Zarate in Argentina, and then trucked again to its final destination. Special thank you to Yolanda Corrales for making this move happen and for helping our good customer save on their overall shipping expenses!
If you have similar international freight forwarding needs, give Logistics Plus a try. Email us at quotes@logisticsplus.com or click here for a quick quote.
by Scott Frederick | Feb 26, 2015 | News
Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus appeared on ABC affiliate WJET TV channel 24 in Erie, PA last evening. Click the logo below to link to a recording of the interview:
by Scott Frederick | Feb 23, 2015 | News
It goes without saying that there are many regulations around importing and exporting – complex regulations. We have licensed and experienced consultants who can help simplify the complexity of those regulations and provide procedures to keep your company in compliance. In fact, when you work with Logistics Plus, it’s like having your very own Global Trade Compliance Department.
- Are you looking to expand your import and / or export operations, and aren’t sure of the regulations you need to follow?
- Have you received Notices of Action on your imports or penalties on your export filings?
- Are your customers asking you to complete free trade agreement paperwork, but you’re unsure of what to do?
- Do you have the knowledge and expertise necessary to keep your company in compliance with import and export regulations?
At Logistics Plus, Adam Mook, global trade compliance department manager, and Gretchen Blough, a licensed customs broker, are part of a global team of 25+ professionals who ensure that everything coming into or going out of the country does so legally and in compliance with all of the various international laws and customs regulations that govern the shipment of goods. “There’s basically two ways to look at it,” says Adam. “If a U.S. company is exporting its product from here to say, Indonesia, they may be able to handle the function of getting out of the United States, but they often don’t think about all the documentation requirements, packaging or labeling of the products for the import process in the country they’re shipping to. That’s where we come in and help, not just in getting it out of the U.S. side, but we also tell them how to prepare their product in order to get it into the country and to clear customs.”
No matter the origin or destination of your goods, we help you gain the knowledge to perform the due diligence necessary to ensure your shipments meet international regulations. Easily define your needs, contain costs, and minimize your risk when you work with our experiences, licensed customs brokers. Our customs specialists help you comply with existing government regulations and stay ahead of changing customs compliance laws to reduce your risk, eliminate errors, and lower your costs.
- Compliance Management
- Import / Export Compliance Manuals
- NAFTA and Free Trade Agreement Qualifications
- Classification (HTS, Schedule B, ECCN)
- Freight Bill Audits
- Import / Export Audits
- Customs Brokerage
- In-house Compliance Training
- On-Site Compliance Management Teams
- Letter of Credit Contract Review and Consulting
If you’re interested in having Logistics Plus be your Global Trade Compliance Department for any of the services listed above, please contact us or reach out directly to Adam or Gretchen to get started.
Adam Mook, Global Trade Compliance Manager
Call 814.464.1722 or email adam.mook@logisticsplus.com
Gretchen Blough, Licensed Customs Broker
Call 814.461.7630 or email gretchen.blough@logisticsplus.com
