by Ryan Markiewicz | May 23, 2024 | News
(From L-R: Jim Berlin, Heather Conley, Yuriy Ostapyak, Howard Buffett, Kateryna Smagliy, Derek Berlin)
Logistics Plus was the proud host for the Whistlestops for Ukraine tour on May 22nd in Erie, PA. The Whistlestops tour is organized by the German Marshall Fund and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to drum up support for Ukraine across rural American communities that specialize in agriculture and manufacturing.
The Whistestops tour stopped at the Logistics Plus Global Headquarters for a ‘walk and talk’ and roundtable discussion during the Erie visit. Several high-profile CEO’s and business leaders from across the country and world attended, including Howard Buffett (American Businessman and Philanthropist), Heather Conley (President of the German Marshall Fund), and Kateryna Smagliy (Embassy of Ukraine to the U.S.).
The goal of the roundtable discussion was to highlight how supporting Ukraine improves America’s own security and prosperity, showcase how American communities have mobilized to support, inform how Ukraine is discussed in local, national, and global conversations, and foster champions for Ukraine among the American people.
Since the onset of the war, Logistics Plus has taken a leading role in the rebuilding efforts in Ukraine among the global logistics community. The Whistestops for Ukraine event is just one of the many ways Logistics Plus is doing its part to support mutual security and prosperity. You can learn more about our efforts by visiting logisticsplus.com/rebuilding-ukraine.
A Flickr slideshow of photographs taken at the event is included below. Logistics Plus would like to extend our gratitude to all of the attendees, businesses, and organizers who made the Whistestops for Ukraine tour in Erie a major success.
Media coverage of the entire day was provided by Erie News Now. Click the thumbnail image below to watch a short recap of the day.
About Whistestops for Ukraine
The German Marshall Fund of the United States, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and Farm Journal are partnering on a multi-state public diplomacy initiative in support of Ukraine’s victory, recovery, and reconstruction. This whistlestop tour, headlined by GMF President Heather A. Conley and Howard Buffett, will foster conversations on how the war in Ukraine affects local, national, and global communities.
At each stop of the tour through the American heartland, representatives from local governments, civic and faith-based organizations, agricultural groups, local businesses, and Ukrainian communities will gather to discuss why a free and sovereign Ukraine matters to America.
by Ryan Markiewicz | May 13, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus employees Christian Marz (Chicago) and Aaron Bisbee (Erie, Global HQ) attended this year’s Automate Conference at the McCormick Exhibition Center in Chicago from May 7th to 9th. With over 800 exhibitors at the Chicago conference, Christian and Aaron connected with leading automation and artificial intelligence (AI) companies worldwide.
Christian commented on the conference, “Logistics Plus utilizes automation capabilities throughout our operations. It was a pleasure to connect with industry-leading companies and showcase Logistics Plus’ world-class capabilities for the robotics and artificial intelligence industries.”
About The Aoutomate Conference
The Automate Conference puts you side-by-side with automation experts who know how to implement, optimize and expand automation—giving you insights to put into practice right away. In 2024, we featured 140+ conference sessions across 20+ topic paths for beginners and advanced professionals alike.
by Ryan Markiewicz | May 8, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus successfully transported four autonomous shuttles from Orlando, Florida, to Honolulu, Hawaii. For this project, Logistics Plus was responsible for the inland transportation of the shipment at the origin and destination. Our team transported the shuttles from Orlando to San Diego port and then from Honolulu seaport to Honolulu airport.
The shuttles measured 187.2″ L x 82.68″ W x 103.94″ H and weighed 7,606 lbs. each. Two conestoga step-decks were used for the inland trucking, as two shuttles were on each vehicle. The autonomous shuttles were picked up on February 16th and were delivered on March 4th.
Upon delivery of the shuttles, the client sent the below testimonial to our team:
“I just wanted to reach out to say thank you to the Logistics Plus team for everything. You made what was a stressful and new process for us seem easy! I appreciate you answering all my questions and for your support in helping us get over the hurdles. You have been a pleasure to work with, and I’ll be in touch when we are ready to ship these back to the mainland. Thanks again, and Mahalo!” -Project Administrator
by Ryan Markiewicz | May 2, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus attended the UA-NL Economic Recovery Promotion Business Forum as part of the Rebirth of the Ukraine Trade Mission. The forum was held on April 26th and 27th at the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk, Netherlands. Focusing on the agriculture and horticulture sectors, the event’s purpose was to discuss ways of economic recovery with invited representatives of local authorities and businesses of Ukraine and key representatives of government and businesses in the Netherlands.
As a global company with world-class professionals and operations in the Netherlands and Ukraine, Logistics Plus is uniquely positioned to support increased commercial engagement between the two countries. Together, we can create a truly interconnected network that positively impacts Ukraine’s rebirth.
Logistics Plus Vice President, Chemicals Division Dennis Melgert attended the session, presenting the capabilities of Logistics Plus and discussing its rebuilding efforts in Ukraine. Dennis said, “The UA-NL Economic Recovery Forum was a major success. It was great connecting with so many amazing people and businesses with a common goal—rebuilding Ukraine.” A few key takeaways from the event are listed below, along with photographs.
- Understanding the barriers and opportunities for private sector involvement
- Exploring the concept of self-sustainable communities through local park projects
- Discovering how agricultural innovations can be leveraged to achieve sustainable food production
- Exploring financial support options for impactful investments
by Scott Frederick | Apr 29, 2024 | News
Businesses that partner with a reputable third-party logistics (3PL) company to help manage their transportation can enjoy many benefits. Specifically, when you work with Logistics Plus, you enjoy the peace of mind from working with a top freight brokerage firm, a great supply chain partner, and a dedicated team of global logistics professionals.
With a managed transportation solution, the experts at Logistics Plus can identify more significant savings opportunities without increasing your staffing, and the savings we produce more than cover the staff we dedicate to your business. Whether it’s one, two, or ten, our dedicated logistics specialists work relentlessly to reduce transportation costs, protect compliance, improve efficiency, and optimize your supply chain.
Here are several key benefits to a company that partners with a 3PL to manage freight transportation.
- Cost Reduction: 3PLs can often negotiate better rates with carriers due to their high volume of shipments. This can lead to significant cost savings for your company, especially if you don’t have high shipping volumes yourself.
- Scalability: A 3PL can help you scale your logistics operations up or down as needed. This is especially useful for businesses with seasonal fluctuations in demand. They can provide the resources you need during peak times without you having to invest in extra infrastructure or staff.
- Expertise: 3PLs have a wealth of experience in logistics and can help you optimize your supply chain. They can provide advice on everything from warehousing to transportation to customs clearance.
- Multi-Mode Capabilities: Some 3PLs can support the management of all shipping modes, including parcel, LTL, truckload, air, ocean, or rail, both domestically and internationally.
- Improved Customer Satisfaction: Using a 3PL can offer faster and more reliable shipping to your customers. This can lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Technology: Many 3PLs can provide customized and integrated technology solutions for transportation management (TMS) and warehousing (WMS). Combined with business intelligence software, 3PLs can help provide a more complete picture of transportation costs across all modes.
- Reduced Risk: 3PLs are also responsible for mitigating risks associated with transportation, such as delays or damage to goods. Some even offer shippers interest cargo insurance policies to cover high-value freight movements.
- Focus on Core Business: By outsourcing your logistics to a 3PL, you can free up your time and resources to focus on your core business activities. This can help you grow your business and improve your bottom line.
Working with an established 3PL like Logistics Plus can be a great way for companies to improve their logistics operations, reduce costs, and focus on their core business.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Apr 26, 2024 | News
Larry King, Director of Sales Operations for Logistics Plus, was featured on the Business Spotlight program, which is produced in partnership with WPSE Money Radio. Business Spotlight is a monthly 30-minute program that airs regionally and streams globally.
In this month’s Logistics Plus segment, Larry discusses his background, role with the company, the sales approach at Logistics Plus, his interests outside of work, and more. 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.
