As you may have heard, Logistics Plus had to make the difficult decision of canceling our 25th-anniversary party. With the recent increase in the spread and severity of COVID, there is too much uncertainty at this time. Having folks coming in from all over the country and from around the world, the last thing we wanted to happen was to have someone catch the disease and then take it home. So, it was a tough call, but we thought it was the right and smart thing to do.
Please watch the video below from our Founder and CEO Jim Berlin explaining our decision and thanking everyone for their support.
In lieu of a large anniversary party, some of the employees at the Logistics Plus Global Headquarters in Erie, PA gathered for a small happy hour. Included below is a Flickr slideshow of photographs taken at the happy hour event (use right/left arrows to advance slideshow).
Best sure to check out the presentation of the Logistics Plus-sponsored High School Hockey Player of the Year to Brody Lamb by Martin St. Louis at the 58:19 mark, and the 30-second Logistics Plus commercial at the 1:27:24 mark.
As the global economy comes back online, traffic jams are happening at all levels of the supply chains. And that, in turn, has made things pretty chaotic for customs brokers. Gretchen Blough, Customs Brokerage Manager at Logistics Plus, makes another appearance on Marketplace, Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, to describe what she’s been dealing with in the shipping business.
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On the heels of the Logistics Plus 25th anniversary corporate celebration next week in Erie, PA, Logistics Plus México is also celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
Many of the “LP México” members were able to spend some time together last week Saturday, July 24th – the actual date 15 years ago that its first in-country operations began. Francisco Tijerina, operations manager for LP México, and Jose Garza, managing director for Latin American and México, thanked the entire team for their great work and continued dedication.
Today LP México has nearly 50 employees located at offices in Monterrey, Nuevo Laredo, and Mexico City. LP Mexico also celebrated its recent ISO-9001:2015 certification.
Stay connected with LP México by following them on Instagram or Facebook.
Logistics Plus Receives 2021 Forward Award from the ERCGP
The award was presented to Logistics Plus at the ERCGP Celebration of Excellence on Tuesday, July 27th.
Scott Frederick accepts Forward Award from James Grunke, President & CEO of ERCGP. Also representing Logistics Plus were Nate Carlin, Meghan Williams, Amanda Drake, Cassie Nagle, Ivona Plecevic, Gurkiran, and Safinaz Elhadary.
ERIE, PA (July 28, 2021) – Logistics Plus Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it was presented with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP) 2021 Forward Award. The annual Forward Award honors the achievements of local businesses making a practice of building a world-class workforce by recognizing best practices in workplace flexibility, recruiting, retention and development. Recipients demonstrate an attitude of excellence and outstanding achievement through creative solutions and excel in supporting and reinforcing their company’s values.
ERCGP included the following statement in the awards program: Under the leadership of Jim Berlin, LP has grown into one of the nation’s most respected and innovative logistics and supply chain solution providers. Not only has the company grown since its inception, but LP also prides itself on recruiting a diverse and talented workforce. LP provides a workspace that is flexible and dynamic as the people who fill it. They continue to invest in downtown revitalization projects, contribute to several local non-profit initiatives and encourage employee participation at fundraising events. They have received national recognition and won awards for Best Workplaces, and have been certified as a Great Place to Work.
“Next week, we celebrate our 25th anniversary,” said Scott Frederick, the company’s vice president of marketing and LTL carrier relations, who accepted the award on behalf of Logistics Plus. “As we’ve grown, we’ve been very fortunate to receive a lot of different awards over the years. But it is awards like the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Forward Award, which recognize the work LP does within the Erie community, the jobs we create, and the workplace we’ve cultivated; these have special meaning to Jim and LP, and so we are both humbled and appreciative.”
About the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership is the voice of the business community providing advocacy and access to people, information, and education. Benefits, programs, services, and events are designed to enhance the success of the businesses in their membership. And its membership investment supports a diverse and ongoing economic development effort that benefits the entire region. Visit eriepa.com to learn more.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company that provides freight transportation, Warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded 25 years ago in Erie, PA, by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and award-winning transportation and logistics company. 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® network includes offices, warehouses, and agents located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Aurora, CO; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Dayton, NJ; Des Moines, IA; Fort Worth, TX; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Melbourne, FL; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Olean, NY; San Francisco, CA; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Uganda; Ukraine; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Logistics Plus sustainability partner Restoring Integrity to the Oceans (RIO) has made a $1,000,000 donation to United Way of Erie County’s community schools initiative, Erie’s Public Schools, Millcreek School District, and Erie Catholic Schools. Logistics Plus assisted RIO by delivering 58 pallets of bamboo products to help students and families in our community. The products donated included bamboo bathroom paper, bamboo paper cups, and bamboo straws. All the products are made from 100% recycled materials.
RIO CEO Kieran Kelly said, “I lived in Erie for many years and have a great love for the area. The people in Erie are one of a kind, and I still have many friends there. We have donated 100,000 pounds of eco-friendly products for the schools. Our great friends at Logistics Plus delivered three truckloads of supplies to schools in the area. I’d like to personally thank Jim Berlin, Yuriy Ostapyak, and the whole team at Logistics Plus for carrying out this mammoth task.” Kieran added, “At RIO, we want to lead the way and encourage other companies to help support children getting back to school.”
About Restoring Integrity To The Oceans, Inc. Restoring Integrity To The Oceans (RIO) primary objective is to mitigate the amount of plastic going into the World’s oceans and significantly reduce and remove the plastic waste in the significant waste collection areas in the World’s oceans. RIO’s primary effort is to prevent the introduction of and reclaim plastic materials from the sea accomplished through innovative techniques that vary based on the size and concentration of the plastic waste material encountered. Furthermore, RIO has long-term plans to develop products directly to help recycle plastic waste material and promote recognition and education for reducing plastic waste in the oceans. Learn more about RIO online at oceansintegrity.com.
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