by logisticsplus | Aug 24, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough made another appearance on NPR’s Marketplace for an update on the Section 301 China tariffs.
“We’re going to be watching the secretary of commerce’s talks in China to see how that goes, if it might have any impact on the 301 tariffs,” Gretchen told Kai Ryssdal, adding, “We’re going to be watching the presidential candidates to see what they have to say about China and trade in general.”
Listen to the complete interview online at https://www.marketplace.org/2023/08/23/customs-broker-section-301-china-tariffs/ or by clicking below.
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by logisticsplus | Aug 22, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Expands Global Presence with New Offices in Brazil
The new South American division will provide global logistics and trucking solutions.
ERIE, PA (August 22, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is pleased to formally announce the opening of new offices in Brazil. As part of the Logistics Plus® network, “LP Brasil” will provide domestic and international trucking and truck management solutions, air and ocean freight forwarding, project cargo logistics, customs clearance, IOR/EOR, trade compliance, and other 3PL/4PL supply chain solutions. The office began operations earlier this year.
LP Brasil is based in São Paulo with over forty employees and is managed by Frederico Resende. Its trucking operations provide full truckload and less-than-truckload services between Brazil and key cities in surrounding countries, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Perú. LP Brasil will also serve as a critical hub for Logistics Plus customers needing import, export, or project cargo logistics in central South America.
Frederico Resende is the managing partner for LP Brasil.
“It´s been an amazing journey being part of Logistics Plus and bringing the LP Culture to South America,” said Frederico Resende.
“I am excited to have Frederico and his team representing Logistics Plus in the heart of South America,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, COO for Logistics Plus. “We look forward to bringing our trademark passion for excellence in these important new trade lanes for our existing and new customers.”
Learn more about LP Brasil on the Logistics Plus corporate website at www.logisticsplus.com or visit the LP Brasil country website at br.www.logisticsplus.com (in both English and Portuguese).
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. Logistics Plus was founded in 1996 and today has annual global sales of over $500M with more than 1,200 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. It 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.
by logisticsplus | Aug 17, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Makes Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies Once Again
Logistics Plus appears on the list for the fifth time in the past six years and the eighth time overall.
ERIE, PA (August 17, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been included in Inc. magazine’s 2023 Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. LP made the list with an impressive three-year sales growth rate of over 80% from 2019 to 2022 for its U.S.-based operations. It is the fifth time in the past six years and the eighth time overall since 2007 that Logistics Plus has made the list. LP was one of only two companies based in Erie, Pennsylvania, to make the 2023 list.
The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
“This month, we are celebrating our 27th anniversary,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “Growth has always been our only real strategy. With continued growth and success, we can offer employees many opportunities to advance and try new things, and that’s pretty cool.”
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Jim Berlin (middle) meeting with Logistics Plus team members.
About the Inc. 5000
Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles, go to https://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
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Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. Logistics Plus was founded in 1996 and today has annual global sales of over $500M with more than 1,200 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. It 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.
by logisticsplus | Aug 14, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Sponsors Ukrainian Boys’ Youth Hockey Team for Intensive Training Camp in Erie
ERIE, PA (August 14, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, proudly announces its sponsorship of a Ukrainian Boys’ Youth Hockey Team for a high-intensity training camp in Erie, Pennsylvania. This partnership underscores the dedication that Logistics Plus has to youth development, cultural exchange, and international sports collaboration.
The Ukrainian Boys’ Youth Hockey Team, comprised of 17 talented and driven athletes, embarked on a transformative journey to Erie in July, participating in a rigorous training camp aimed at skill enhancement and team camaraderie. Held from July 10 to 28, 2023, at Erie Bank Sports Park, the camp offered participants two daily 90-minute ice rink sessions, physical training at Erie Sports Now Gym, and other immersive experiences. This Ukrainian Hockey Camp and Cultural Exchange program was made possible by Logistics Plus in partnership with its valued co-sponsors WideOrbit, Erie Sports Center, Westminster Group, and Lilly Broadcasting.
The partnership resonates with shared values of dedication, teamwork, and excellence, which unite Logistics Plus and the Ukrainian Boys’ Youth Hockey Team. Through this collaboration, Logistics Plus is providing these young athletes the chance to absorb a new culture, learn from seasoned coaches, and interact with local talent while refining their hockey skills.
Looking ahead, Logistics Plus remains dedicated to empowering emerging talents and promoting global understanding through future initiatives.
For more details, visit Erie News Now at https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/49188233/checking-in-with-the-ukrainian-boys-hockey-team and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JGu6nmdVgU. View the complete photo album below by clicking on the left/right arrows.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. Logistics Plus was founded in 1996 and today has annual global sales of over $500M with more than 1,200 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. It 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.
by logisticsplus | Aug 10, 2023 | News
Chicago, Illinois, is a major logistics hub in the United States, and it offers a variety of services for businesses that need to transload, crossdock, or ship products by air.
Photo 120492142 | Chicago © Antwon Mcmullen | Dreamstime.com
Transloading is the process of moving goods from one mode of transportation to another. For example, a company might transload goods from a train to a truck in Chicago in order to continue their journey to a different destination. Transloading can save businesses time and money by avoiding the need to unload and reload goods at multiple locations.
Crossdocking is a type of logistics operation in which goods are unloaded from one vehicle and loaded onto another without being stored in a warehouse. This can help businesses to reduce their inventory costs and improve their shipping times. Crossdocking is often used in conjunction with transloading, as it can be more efficient to transload goods directly onto a truck that is headed to its final destination.
Air transfers are a fast and reliable way to ship goods long distances. Chicago is home to several major airports, including O’Hare International Airport, which is one of the busiest airports in the world. Air transfers can be a good option for businesses that need to ship time-sensitive goods, or that need to reach customers in a hurry.
Fulfillment is the process of picking, packing, and shipping orders to customers. Businesses that sell products online often use fulfillment services to handle the logistics of shipping their products to customers. There are a number of fulfillment companies that operate in Chicago, and they can offer a variety of services to businesses, including picking, packing, shipping, and returns management.
The combination of transloading, crossdocking, air transfers, and fulfillment services makes Chicago a great location for businesses that need to move goods quickly and efficiently. Businesses that are looking for a logistics solution in Chicago should consider Logistics Plus for these services to help them improve their shipping times, reduce their costs, and meet the needs of their customers.
Here are some specific examples of how businesses can use transloading, crossdocking, air transfers, and fulfillment from Chicago:
- A furniture retailer might transload goods from a train to a truck in Chicago in order to distribute them to stores in the Midwest.
- A food distributor might crossdock goods from a full truckload shipment to smaller LTL shipments in order to ship them to customers within the Chicagoland area.
- A retailer might use air transfers to ship time-sensitive goods from Chicago to its stores in other countries.
- An online retailer might use a fulfillment company in Chicago to pick, pack, and ship orders to its customers located in the Central/Midwest United States.
Chicago is a great location for businesses that need to move goods quickly and efficiently. Logistics Plus offers a variety of logistics services from its Chicago-based operations, including transloading, crossdocking, air transfers, and fulfillment. These services can help businesses to reduce their costs, improve their shipping times, and meet the needs of their customers.
by logisticsplus | Aug 8, 2023 | News
The Logistics Plus Chicago warehouse is happy to announce that it has expanded its warehousing capabilities by adding a new racking system and temperature-controlled cooling unit. The 190,000 sq. ft. warehouse located at 220 N York Road in Bensenville, IL passed the final inspection for these additions last week, and they are now ready for use.
The new racking system adds 5,000 pallet positions in the warehouse. The system is designed for both standard pallet sizes and super sacks. The temperature-controlled cooling unit is 4,000 sq. ft. and runs between 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooling unit can hold approximately 200 standard pallets, and the temperature can be adjusted to meet exact customer specifications.
Photos of the new racking system and cooling unit can be seen below.
Chicago Warehouse Facts:
- Over 190,000 square feet of storage and fulfillment space located within miles of O’Hare airport
- Centrally located to reach a major portion of the U.S. population within one or two days.
- Secured facilities with monitored cameras and alarms
- Open space and 32′ high ceilings with over 20 loading docks
- State-of-the-art racking system
- Temperature-controlled cooler unit adjustable to customer specifications
- Dedicated warehousing and distribution specialists
- Properly licensed to handle the warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment of all alcohol products.
- Inventory control and warehouse management system (WMS)
- Complete pick, pack, and ship services with Logistics Plus Fulfillment Solutions
- Logistics services are available for all import/export and domestic transportation needs
