Yuriy Ostapyak, Global COO for Logistics Plus, was honored to speak to the attendees during the final “Rebuilding Turkey and Developments in Ukraine” panel discussion. Maria Czerwinski, Pasha Nayda, Gib Loesel, and Scott Frederick from LP also attended in support of the forum.
The Logistics Plus (LP) Poland team continues to support and manage projects across Poland and nearby countries. In September 2023, the LP Poland team has:
Delivered new production line products to the Czech Republic
Delivered containers of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Delivered CAT and HELI forklifts to Ukraine
Delivered LPG tanks to Europe
Delivered abnormal skids and oversized boxes to Europe
And more!
You can see some of the photos from these recent projects below. Visit pl.www.logisticsplus.com to learn more about LP Poland solutions.
Logistics Plus is Named a Leading 3PL by Global Trade Magazine
Logistics Plus has been honored for the fourth time in the past five years.
ERIE, PA (September 19, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc., a global leader in transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named one of America’s top third-party logistics providers by Global Trade magazine. It is the fourth time in the past five years that the editors of Global Trade have recognized Logistics Plus as one of its leading 3PL providers.
The 2023 leading 3PL providers list was announced in the August-September edition of Global Trade magazine. Logistics Plus received additional recognition for being “Air-Savvy” given its experience managing airfreight transportation and the opening of LP Aero, its new air charter solutions division.
“Being recognized again as an industry leader by Global Trade magazine is a tremendous honor,” said Jim Berlin, Founder & CEO of Logistics Plus. “Regarding supply chain challenges, our mantra has always been to find a way to ‘yes.’ That approach has helped us grow around the world where we can guide our customers to new heights and success.”
Global Trade magazine is the authority for U.S. companies doing business globally. It educates and entertains its readers on ways to utilize the global marketplace to increase market share and corporate profits, through creative efficiencies in cargo transportation, banking, joint ventures, and outsourcing. Visit www.globaltrademag.com to learn more.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. LP was founded in 1996 and today has annual global sales of over $500M with more than 1,200 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. LP 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.
The Logistics Plus Human Resources (HR) team was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program on WPSE Money Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays and Saturdays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is impacting the region.
In this month’s Logistics Plus segment, the HR team members discuss their backgrounds, company culture and diversity, recruiting challenges, internship programs, current job openings, and more. Adrienne Sanders (HR Administrator), Cindy Rau (Human Resources), Libby Marcoline (Human Resources), Maria Czerwinski (Global Administrator), and Erin Berlin (Corporate Administrator) participated in the interview.
You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking below to listen on LP Radio on Spotify.
If your business needs affordable, centrally-located warehousing, distribution, or fulfillment, Erie, Pennsylvania is a great location for a number of reasons, including:
Central location: Erie is located in the central/northeastern United States, with easy access to major interstate highways (I-90 east/west and I-79 north/west) and transportation hubs (Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh are all within 2 hours drive). This makes it a great location for businesses that need to distribute their products to customers across the country.
Next-Day Delivery: 60% of the U.S. population can be reached with next-day delivery from Erie.
Affordable labor: The cost of labor in Erie is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. This can help businesses to save money on their warehousing and fulfillment costs.
Available workforce: Erie has a large and skilled workforce that is available for employment in the warehousing and fulfillment sector. This can help businesses to find the workers they need to get the job done.
Tax incentives: The state of Pennsylvania offers a number of tax incentives for businesses that locate in Erie. These incentives may help to offset the cost of warehousing and fulfillment operations.
Business-friendly environment: Erie is a business-friendly city with a strong commitment to economic development. This can make it easier for businesses to set up and operate in Erie.
In addition to these factors, Erie also has a number of other advantages that make it a great location for warehousing and fulfillment. These include:
Available warehouse space: There is a good supply of available warehouse space in Erie, which can give businesses the flexibility they need to scale their operations.
Good infrastructure: Erie has a good transportation infrastructure, with access to major airports, seaports, and rail lines. This makes it easy to get products in and out of Erie.
Overall, Erie is a great location for warehousing and fulfillment. It has a number of advantages that can help businesses to save money, improve efficiency, and grow their business.
Of course, the icing on the cake is that Erie is also the home to the Logistics Plus global headquarters. Logistics Plus also operates a number of full-service warehouses in and around Erie, including multiple facilities in Erie and Meadville, PA, and Olean and Jamestown, NY.
On Saturday, September 9th, sixteen (16) Logistics Plus employees participated in and conquered the 2023 Barber Beast on the Bay! The Beast on the Bay is a challenging 10-mile race that features 30 obstacles in the sand, lake, swamp, and trails. 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the annual event.
As an official event sponsor, everyone at Logistics Plus is proud to help support the Barber National Institute and its work in the Erie community. It is a great event and one that Logistics Plus will continue to support.
About the Barber National Institute
The Barber National Institute is “making dreams come true.” We provide children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges and their families the education, support, and resources needed to be self-reliant, independent, and valued community members. In addition, we provide the professionals who serve them with world-class education and training.
You can view event photos from the Logistics Plus Flickr Page in the slideshow below (click the right/left arrows):
Before the event, Erie News Now checked in with Logistics Plus employees Adrienne Sanders and Cindy Rau to discuss their training routine and what the Beast on the Bay means to them. You can watch the interview by clicking the thumbnail image below.
Logistics Plus was a proud sponsor of the Discover Global Markets business development forum in Columbus, OH. The regional forum is the U.S. Commerce Service‘s (the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce) annual flagship event series for U.S. exporters.
The Logistics Plus Human Resources (HR) team was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program on 
On Saturday, September 9th, sixteen (16) Logistics Plus employees participated in and conquered the 2023 Barber Beast on the Bay! The Beast on the Bay is a challenging 10-mile race that features 30 obstacles in the sand, lake, swamp, and trails. 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the annual event.
