The Logistics Plus Europe project cargo team is finishing 2020 off on a high note. In the last few months, our team in Europe has managed a variety of projects including the delivery of steel components to a distillery, a full charter shipment of windmill equipment, and much more. These recent projects are detailed below.
1. Steel Components from Germany to Scotland
Logistics Plus successfully delivered two steel components (each 15.70m x 5.40m x 4.05m / 54 mts) from Germany to a distillery in Bora, Scotland. This project faced multiple challenges including the mandatory guidelines for loading and routing by the Department of Transportation, the limited space on the North Sea Ferry service, and the wintery road conditions in the Scottish Highlands. Despite these challenges, the components were delivered on-time and in perfect condition.
Pictures of the steel components can be seen below.
2. Windmill Equipment from Turkey to Italy
Logistics Plus successfully executed a full charter shipment of windmill equipment (10,587 FRTs/ 1021 MTS/ 59 PCS) from Aliaga, Turkey to Manfredonia, Italy. The equipment consisted of windmill blades, generators, and accessories.
A picture of the windmill equipment can be seen below.
Do you need help managing your next big project? Contact our award-winning, global team of project cargo and breakbulk experts now.
Logistics Plus founder and CEO Jim Berlin was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program from WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is making an impact across the region.
In this segment, Jim gives a recap of 2020, discusses company growth, the importance of culture, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel or below.
ACP Names Sundreysh Sarup Its Industry Head Co-Chair
The Logistics Plus India Managing Director will serve in this coveted role for the next two years.
GURUGRAM, INDIA (December 11, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that the U.S-India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) run by the U.S. Government (USG) and the Government of India (GOI), has elected Sundreysh Sarup, managing director for Logistics Plus India Pvt. Ltd., as its Industry Head Co-Chair. This coveted position runs for a period of two years starting January 1, 2021.
“I am proud of LP India’s ongoing involvement with ACP and its mission to support the growth of the Indian civil aerospace sector,” said Mr. Sarup. “I am especially honored and humbled to now be selected as the ACP’s industry head co-chair during these challenging times we are all going through, and I will do my best to serve all our members which includes the biggest American Aviation names such as Boeing, United Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell Aviation to name a few.”
The U.S-India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) is a unique bilateral public-private partnership launched in 2007 between the U.S. Trade Development Agency (USTDA), the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. aviation companies, has been established to provide a forum for unified communication between the Government of India and U.S. public and private sector entities in India. Under this public-private partnership, USTDA has sponsored a conference in New Delhi, a multi-phase Air Traffic Management Training Program, and technical workshops on certification of India’s satellite navigation system, GAGAN, and Air Traffic Flow Management practices. New projects include a Helicopter Aviation Safety and Aviation Standards and Processes technical assistance program for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 24 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; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Detroit, MI; Fort Worth, TX; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Melbourne, FL; Nashville, TN; 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; Ukraine; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
The Logistics Plus North American Division (NAD) is an award-winning freight brokerage team. In the complex world of logistics, our NAD team provides a wide variety of solutions for today’s changing transportation world. Whether you have one shipment or thousands of shipments, Logistics Plus will find the right solution for you. Outlined below are only some of the freight solutions we offer across North America.
Less-than-truckload (LTL)
Quoting LTL shipments with Logistics Plus is quick, easy, and free. From 150 to 10,000 pounds, we’ll give you a list of competitive LTL rates from the top LTL freight carriers in the industry. We can also accommodate services beyond typical dock-to-dock transportation, including lift gates, notification options, inside deliveries, and more.
Guaranteed & Expedited Freight
Our expedited freight services give you the peace-of-mind that your critical freight shipments will be delivered quickly and on-time. Anytime and anywhere – our experts will find the right expedited freight solution to fit your needs.
Full & Partial Truckloads
From start to finish, our experienced truckload team will coordinate your shipment every step of the way. Our full and partial truckload service options include dry van, flatbed, step deck, and refrigerated equipment.
Cross-Border Freight (U.S. – Canada – Mexico)
If your freight shipment needs to travel across the border, Logistics Plus can help you arrange transportation, prepare your cross-border shipping documents, clear customs, and resolve any issues before they cause delays. Additionally, our bi-lingual border management staff works with carriers and international agencies to maintain C-TPAT, PIP, and CSA security standards.
Exhibit & Tradeshow Freight
Logistics Plus works with the most reliable exhibit carriers in the industry for your exhibit freight transportation needs. We provide live logistics support from pick up at origin to delivery at the advanced warehouse or trade show floor.
Drayage & Port Services
Our drayage and port services can help you reduce transit time and total cost with our capabilities for transloading and sorting by destination – with final delivery using our comprehensive LTL and truckload solutions. We can also support your storage and warehousing needs across North America.
Rail & Intermodal Freight
Logistics Plus rail and intermodal freight services help you stay competitive with this environmentally friendly transportation mode while keeping you on schedule and budget. If your shipment isn’t urgent, this mode of transportation is worth looking into.
Domestic Air & Ocean
For your domestic air or ocean cargo requests, you can get the best combination of service, price, and speed for your U.S. air or ocean freight. Our experts will find the best flight and sailing schedules to get your freight where it needs to be.
Freight Claims Management
Logistics Plus freight claims management can help you achieve efficiency and tight controls for your company. We’ll create a successful loss and damage claims process by working together, bringing back valuable money to your bottom-line.
Freight Bill Audit & Payment
Logistics Plus Freight Audit Solutions™ incorporates a comprehensive 3-point check to ensure your small pack, parcel, LTL, truckload, and international freight invoices are accurate, disputes are promptly filed, and that appropriate refunds are received.
Learn more about Logistics Plus North American freight solutions by watching the two videos below.
By definition, an importer of record (IOR) refers to an importer (an entity or an individual) who is responsible for ensuring that legal goods are imported following the laws and regulations of the importing country. The importer of record is responsible for filing legally required documents and paying the assessed import duties and other taxes on the imported goods.
Importer of Record (IOR) Documentation Responsibilities
The importer of record is responsible for all supporting documentation that goes along with an import. This can include import and export licenses, permits, local rules and regulations paperwork, and more. Along with documentation, the IOR typically handles the payment of duties, taxes, tariffs, and fees, all of which require additional paperwork and forms to be filled out.
Enforced Customs & Compliance Considerations
The importer of record must remain compliant with all necessary rules, regulations, and statutes in the importing country. An IOR service provider is subject to enforced compliance inspections of imports, documentation audits, monetary penalties, civil penalties, and investigations. Certain government agencies have the authority to over-rule the importer of record and deny entry of certain imports. For example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can deny an import if it’s seen as a possible threat to the general well-being of the United States.
What’s the Difference Between an IOR & EOR?
An exporter of record (EOR) covers the same points as the IOR but applies to exports rather than imports. An exporter of record is responsible for all steps of the export process from the country the product is leaving. An exporter is a person or company that is authorized by customs and government authorities to export goods from one country into another. The exporter isn’t always the actual seller of goods, it can be an entity acting on their behalf.
High-Value Goods
Every import of high-value requires a local business or registered entity to act as the importer of record for customs. As an example, it’s generally quicker and more cost-effective to procure high-value technology products from the U.S. as opposed to working with technology distributors around the world. Working with an IOR service provider gives you the ability to import into hundred of countries worldwide with a single point of contact, minimizing the risks and costs associated with high-value goods.
Additional Services Provided
Some IOR service providers, like Logistics Plus, offer additional benefits acting as your importer of record. Oftentimes this includes door-to-door logistics management, value-added tax (VAT) reclamation, duty and tax optimization to determine the accurate classification, trading entity assistance, and more.
Learn more about Logistics Plus IOR services by watching the video below.
Bitbean’s Executive Creative Director Charlie Katz interviewed hundreds of CEOs from across the nation to learn how they plan to navigate and build their businesses in spite of the challenges. Those interviews, including one with Logistics Plus Founder & CEO Jim Berlin, have been consolidated into one definitive eBook called “CEOs Speak: Shaking Their Fists at COVID-19.” In his introduction, Mr. Katz says, “In reflecting on their stories, I asked myself whether there is one core thread that ties them all together. I believe there is. Realistic Optimism.”
You can read the entire eBook online by clicking the image below. The Jim Berlin excerpt appears on page 375 with a link to the complete online interview from a couple of months ago.
The Logistics Plus Europe project cargo team is finishing 2020 off on a high note. In the last few months, our team in Europe has managed a variety of projects including the delivery of steel components to a distillery, a full charter shipment of windmill equipment, and much more. These recent projects are detailed below.
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