U.S. Holiday schedules for Logistics Plus and ground carriers
As the holidays approach, we want to help you avoid any unnecessary shipping delays over the next few months. Shown below is the holiday schedule for U.S.-based Logistics Plus offices and warehouse locations, as well as the top U.S. ground (parcel and LTL) carriers.
If you have any transportation needs or expedited shipping requests, please contact Logistics Plus in advance of the office closings noted below. You can also reach out to our North American Division (NAD) by calling 1.866.335.7623 or emailing us at nadops@logisticsplus.com.
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Do you have any last-minute expedited shipping needs? Let us know how we can help!
Logistics Plus Creates New Group Focused on Air Charter Solutions
The new, dedicated LP Air Charter Group is being headed up by two industry veterans.
ERIE, PA (October 27, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, has created a new, dedicated “LP Air Charter Group” within the company to focus on expanding its air cargo capacity and developing new air charter business opportunities around the world. The new group, based in Houston, TX, is being headed up by industry veterans Russell Means and Axel Kaldschmidt.
“We’ve always been very proficient at sourcing and managing air charters,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, COO & Director of Global Operations for Logistics Plus. “Due to pandemic-related air capacity challenges, the need for PPE supplies for our LP Medical division in the U.S. and abroad, and our overall growth trajectory, we felt the timing was right to give this service its own, dedicated resources to manage the operations and drive additional growth. Adding Russell and Axel to our award-winning team was a perfect fit.”
Mr. Means brings over 25 years of Fortune 100 supply chain global logistics experience, and technical air charter, heavy-lift, and air freight expertise, from his time working for companies such as Geodis, Volga-Dnepr Unique Air Cargo, GE Oil & Gas, and Halliburton.
Mr. Kaldschmidt has over 25 years of commercial and operations experience developing supply chain and logistics relationships with C-suite contacts at Fortune 100+ companies. His experience includes time at Volga-Dnepr Unique Air Cargo, Hellman Beverage Logistics, Expeditors, and Pentagon Freight Services. Mr. Kaldschmidt holds multiple supply chain management and IATA/FIATA certifications.
Airfreight capacity remains tight, as large passenger airlines, which normally carry 50% of all cargo, remain grounded making air charters increasingly important to critical supply chains. Already this year, the LP Air Charter Group has coordinated numerous critical air charter shipments around the world, including multiple PPE air charters from China to the U.S.; PPE air charters from China to South America; and, most recently, critical hazmat air charter cargo from the U.S. to North Africa.
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 strong passion for excellence, its 450 global 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.
Whether it’s imported or domestically produced, Logistics Plus is now able to offer alcohol warehousing and distribution solutions at our new Chicago warehouse (and soon from our southern California warehouse as well). After completing the rigorous review process, Logistics Plus officially received the proper licensing from the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control to store and distribute alcohol products at our Bensenville, IL facility.
Customer Benefits
Centrally located facility with over 190 square feet of storage space
Secured facility with monitored cameras, alarms, and motion sensors
Ability to service any area nationwide
Final-mile delivery services
Warehouse Management System (WMS) for inventory management and visibility
Start to finish logistics support
Full Compliance for Alcohol Warehousing & Distribution
Careful record keeping in anticipation of TTB audits
Management of required permits for storing and transporting alcohol
Management of tax payments which can be different by state
Strong security control, including fenced areas and closed-circuit monitoring
Logistics Plus is proud to offer full-service logistics support to alcohol manufacturers and distributors around the world that need to warehouse and distribute beer, wine, and other distilled spirits. Our warehousing experts ensure that your products are handled with the utmost care in our FDA and TTB compliant facilities.
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**Additionally, Logistics Plus will soon be able to offer our alcohol warehousing and distribution services out of our new Chino, CA warehouse.**
In case you missed it, Danny Yunes, Global Operations & Strategy for Logistics Plus, was featured in a recent airing of Business Spotlight on 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, Danny discusses his role(s) with Logistics Plus, his experiences developing solutions for clients, the creation of the DELTA team, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel below.
Logistics Plus Once Again Named a Best Medium-Sized Workplace by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE
Logistics Plus ranked #74 on the annual list of Top 100 Best Medium Workplaces.
ERIE, PA (October 16, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that, for a second consecutive year, it has been honored by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE as a 2020 Best Medium Workplace.
To determine the FORTUNE Best Small and Medium Workplaces™ 2020, Great Place to Work analyzed confidential survey feedback representing more than 189,000 employees working at small- and medium-sized businesses in the United States. Employees responded to more than 60 survey questions describing the extent to which their organization creates a Great Place to Work For All™. Logistics Plus ranked number #74 on the top 100 list for medium-sized workplaces and was the only transportation/logistics company to make the list.
“Best Workplaces like Logistics Plus have built dynamic, flexible, and transparent workplaces founded on trust,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. “This gives companies on this list a powerful opportunity not just to do well for their people, but also to do well for their businesses.”
Jim Berlin Audio Comments
“We get a lot of awards, which is pretty cool actually. But the workplace awards are the ones that mean the most to me. That’s your own employees saying, ‘I like being here,’ and to me, that is the key to success,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “I’ve always been proud of our team, but I’ve never felt better about who we have here now than I do today. It’s unbelievable. I see people here who bust their butts, work really hard, and have great attitudes. I’ve never been more sure of us as a successful company as I am today,”
About FORTUNE
FORTUNE is a global media organization dedicated to helping its readers, viewers, and attendees succeed big in business through unrivaled access and best-in-class storytelling. Learn more at fortune.com.
About Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. They help organizations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Emprising®, their culture management platform, empowers leaders with the surveys, real-time reporting, and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. They recognize Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™ in the U.S. and more than 60 countries, including the 100 Best Companies to Work For® list published annually in FORTUNE. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
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 strong passion for excellence, its 450 global 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.
Supply chain management is an activity taken on by companies, or their logistics and supply chain partners (like Logistics Plus), to develop and operate supply chains in the most effective and efficient ways possible. The concept of supply chain management focuses on one core idea: practically every product in the world reaches an end-user. The more steps there are in a logistics plan, the more efficient your supply chain process needs to be. Here are five tips to effectively manage your supply chain.
1. Develop a Supply Chain Strategy
Although it seems like common sense, few businesses actually develop a written supply chain strategy. Effective supply chain and logistics management are all in the planning. The fewer decisions that need to be made on the fly during the transportation process the better. Although a solid plan won’t cover every circumstance, it will limit the number of decisions that need to be made. A good logistics provider will plan well ahead to eliminate supply chain disruptions as best they can.
2. Always Have a Contingency Plan
No matter how good your logistics plan is, disruptions and delays are inevitable. After the plan is made, the job is far from over. Your logistics department, or provider, should have contingencies for every element of your plan if something goes wrong. You should also know when to stick with your original plan rather than switching to your backup.
3. Leverage New Technology
Technology that exists today plays a major role in strengthening supply chains. The most successful supply chains incorporate technology such as warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS) to automate processes. By speeding up decision making, technology-driven supply chains play a large role in helping companies gain a competitive advantage.
4. Align Your Supply Chain With Your Business
Sales and operations collaboration makes it easier for companies to align supply chains with their business. One great way to do this is by focusing on employee development. Investing in the necessary training and skills for employees allows them to understand the impact processes have on the business.
5. Learn From Your Mistakes
Depending on the size and complexity of your company, poor supply chain management can cost your company hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. The most important thing you can do when optimizing your supply chain is to identify your mistakes. As a result, you can shift your focus on putting systems in place to ensure the same mistakes don’t happen again.
Whether it’s imported or domestically produced, Logistics Plus is now able to offer alcohol 
