by logisticsplus | Apr 1, 2020 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Ranks Among America’s Top Freight Brokerage and
Dry Storage Warehousing Firms According to Transport Topics 2020 Lists
Logistics Plus ranks as the 58th largest freight brokerage firm and the 56th largest dry storage warehousing firm.
ERIE, PA (April 1, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, has been named to two top third-party logistics provider lists in the March 30, 2020 issue of Transport Topics magazine. Logistics Plus ranks number 58 on the Transport Topics Top Freight Brokerage Firms list, and number 56 on the Transport Topics Top Dry Storage Warehousing Firms list.
Transport Topics also publishes an annual list of the top 50 logistics companies along with its sector lists for freight brokerage, dry storage warehousing, refrigerated warehousing, dedicated, ocean freight, and airfreight services.
To read more about the largest logistics companies in America, visit Transport Topics at https://www.ttnews.com/top50/logistics/2020.
Listen to Brief Comments
About Transport Topics
Transport Topics is the news leader in freight transportation and has been for the last 80 years. When it comes to major issues, industry events, and new developments, Transport Topics journalists are there first and most often. Our hallmark coverage of the regulatory environment and the business and technology landscapes makes TT unique — a major multimedia channel, personalized for transportation. Read us daily at www.ttnews.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 23 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, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; 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; Ontario, CA; San Bernardino, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tampa Bay, FL; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; 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.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com
Click the image below to download the Logistics Plus logo:
by logisticsplus | Mar 30, 2020 | News
Logistics Plus is proud to have six of its “rising stars” in leadership featured in the April 2020 edition of Business Magazine, a monthly publication from the Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA). Although there are other women in leadership roles at Logistics Plus who could have easily been included, we’re pleased that these six young women were recognized for their ongoing contributions to our success; and they are a BIG reason why Logistics Plus continues to be recognized as a Great Place to Work.
All six profiles are included below (click to view larger image in new window). You can also read the entire magazine online or download a PDF copy of the six profiles.
by logisticsplus | Mar 30, 2020 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Offers FAST-BOAT™ Shipping Services as Airfreight Alternative
Service provides reliable, cost-effective alternative to airfreight for critical imports from China.
ERIE, PA (March 30, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is offering a new FAST-BOAT shipping service as a viable alternative for importers needing to get their critical shipments from China.
Logistics Plus has LOFO (last on, first off) contracts providing importers with expedited customs clearance, full transloading at its Los Angeles, California facility, and then final delivery to any location in the United States.
Listen to Brief Comments
“We are encouraging importers needing full container quantities to use our FAST-BOAT shipping services from China to the Port of Los Angeles where LP can then provide transloading and direct trucking throughout the U.S.,” said Kelly Dempsey, International Manager of Imports for Logistics Plus. “For customers with smaller shipments that are still time-sensitive, LP can also set up a standard consolidation service from Shanghai to LA with 10-day FAST-BOAT service, transloading in LA port, and LTL, truckload or dedicated delivery to final destination.”
Importers interest in learning more are encouraged to email imports@logisticsplus.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 23 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, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; 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; Ontario, CA; San Bernardino, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tampa Bay, FL; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; 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.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com
Click the image below to download the Logistics Plus logo:
by logisticsplus | Mar 26, 2020 | News
Yesterday, Logistics Plus raised the last of its 50 country flags atop Union Station – home to our global headquarters in Erie, Pennsylvania. Local Erie News Now media was there to cover the occasion. Shown below is what they posted to their website after covering it in last night’s news. www.erienewsnow.com/story/41939440/flags-raised-atop-logistics-plus-building
If you are interested, here are some past news clips and articles regarding the historic 92-year Union Station building.
History: Union Station gets new life
History: Local Firm Buys Union Station
History: Erie Union Station in 2003
Union Station Flags and History
Union Station Celebrates Its 90th Birthday December 3rd
Erie’s Union Station marks 90th year via Erie Times-News article
Bold Union Station gamble pays off for Erie | Erie Times-News
Jim Berlin Video Interviews – Part 5: Union Station in Erie, PA
Union Station designated a feature article on Wikipedia
Great American Stations Case Study | Erie Union Station
by logisticsplus | Mar 25, 2020 | News
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many businesses have been forced to shut down or limit operations. That is not the case at Logistics Plus warehouses across the world. Our warehousing experts remain hard at work during these turbulent times to ensure that our customers get the urgent products and supplies they need.
“LP’s warehouse warriors around the globe continue to get it done during this chaotic time,” said Frank Knafelz, Senior Vice President for Logistics Plus. “We’re doing our best to keep supply chains flowing, and a significant part of that involves reliable warehousing and distribution logistics services.”
Logistics Plus provides warehousing that’s just the right size, in just the right place, for just the right length of time through our amazing teams handling your products with urgency and care. We have facilities strategically located around the world and in North America including Erie, PA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; San Bernardino, CA; Olean, NY; and Mexico City, MX.
Please check our website for other locations that can suit your needs.
by logisticsplus | Mar 23, 2020 | News
The Logistics Plus Indonesia team continues to work in high-risk atmospheres due to the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The LP Indonesia team is responsible for the continuous deliveries of healthcare equipment and spare parts to nearly every hospital in Indonesia. They are now preparing to deliver an MRI machine to a hospital in Lampung, South Sumatra.
“Please support and pray for our teams safety,” said Wahyu Jatmiko, President Director of Logistics Plus Indonesia. “We also would like to thank our client’s operations manager who will be with our team during each project and delivery.”
