by logisticsplus | Nov 21, 2011 | News
Last week, the sold-out Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, concluded with resounding success. More than 2,300 CEOs and other senior executives from America’s best high-growth, market-leading companies participated. This one-of-a-kind program focused on growth strategies and featured more than 140 speakers and 30 highly focused content-rich sessions.
In addition, many of the world’s largest private equity and venture capital firms, as well as leading investment bankers, institutional investors, board members, attorneys, Ernst & Young professionals, and others participated.
It concluded with the naming of the 2011 national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year winners (of which our very own – Jim Berlin – is a member), Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn, as well as winners in 10 national categories.
Congratulations to all of the winners.
Visit the Entrepreneur Of The Year website to read their amazing stories, watch videos of the acceptance speeches, national finalists, and download the magazine.
by logisticsplus | Sep 30, 2011 | News
Logistics Plus recently handled all of the “port to door” transportation, warehousing, and transportation management services for the solar farm in Pilesgrove, NJ. The facility will be able to create enough clean energy to power over 5,100 homes and will create over 100 construction jobs. Pilesgrove Solar is the largest PV facility in the northeastern U.S.
For more information on this project and what we can do for the Solar/Renewable Energy sector, please contact
Michelle Fontaine.
by logisticsplus | Sep 30, 2011 | News
On September 20th, 2011, Logistics Plus became one of more than 300 sponsors in an effort to raise money for the Flight 93 Memorial National Park in Shanksville, PA. This effort was called “Let’s Roll Ride”, in accordance with the famous phrase used by one of the heroes aboard the flight before they rose up to fight the terrorists. Multiple groups that consisted of 40 riders traveled from different towns across Pennsylvania to arrive at the site and pay their respects.
During the ride, each motorcyclist fastened a blue flag to their bike to honor the heroes. Once at the national park, riders and spectators gathered for a memorial service to honor those who had fallen that day. They had a moment of silence at specific times in correspondence with when the planes had crashed on that day. Family members of the 40 also were in attendance and said the name of their beloved ones on stage while a bell was rung for them.
We, at Logistics Plus, are proud to have participated in this event and are proud to say we will never forget those who gave their lives to protect the ones they cared most about.
by logisticsplus | Aug 22, 2011 | News
As Logistics Plus celebrates our 15th anniversary this month, I am proud to announce the completion of our latest mural (done by the very talented Jason Mumford) on the old Dana Brake building at Wayne and 14th St.
The mural, depicting Oliver Hazard Perry on the Brig Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie, is part of LP’s continuing efforts to both help beautify the city and to commemorate Erie’s proud heritage.
Just as the Peach St and Sassafras bridges welcome visitors to downtown, this new mural will welcome people driving to Erie via the Bayfront Connector (and just down the road from yet another Mumford mural on Team Hardinger’s warehouse). As Logistics Plus continues to grow here in Erie and across America and around the world–now with over a dozen offices in the US, and offices in 18 countries we continue to make Erie our home–A truly global company, with our corporate headquarters right here in Erie, Pa!
Onward!
Thanks to Jason for another terrific job and for helping us celebrate Logistics Plus’ and Erie’s proud history.
by logisticsplus | Apr 12, 2011 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Acquires Horizon Logistics
ERIE, PA (April 12, 2011) – Furthering its strategy of delivering logistics solutions and international supply chain management, Jim Berlin, Chief Executive Officer of Logistics Plus, announced today the acquisition of Horizon Logistics, the 3PL subsidiary division of Horizon Lines (NYSE: HRZ). The acquisition is expected to be completed by April 29, 2011. Under terms of this agreement, Horizon Lines will transfer the majority of its Irving, Texas-based Horizon Logistics staff as well as its Lexington, NC, and San Francisco, CA-based operations to Logistics Plus, Inc.
“We have been looking for the right opportunity to broaden our service offerings, and we believe we found the right avenue to do so with Horizon Logistics. The Horizon employees joining our team are a great cultural fit, and of the same customer-centric mindset that we are noted for in our business. We absolutely will continue providing great service to Horizon Logistics customers and we expect this transition to be smooth and seamless,” said Jim Berlin.
The acquisition expands Logistics Plus’s portfolio of services including international ocean transportation, air freight forwarding, intermodal transportation management, distribution, warehousing and fulfillment, trucking, and expedited delivery. Horizon Logistics network includes warehouses, terminals, and offices in Lexington, NC, and Dallas, TX.
About Logistics Plus
Logistics Plus is a global enterprise with over 250 employees in 18 countries. Established in 1996 to manage the freight logistics for a select group of global corporations, Logistics Plus has since grown into a diverse business offering a full range of logistics services tailored to meet the individual needs of its customers. With over 300 customers and global freight clientele exceeding $500 million, Logistics Plus is your supply chain solution.
For additional information, please visit www.logisticsplus.com
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