In a global supply chain, timing and visibility are critical. So is selecting the best freight forwarder. Here are nine (9) reasons why you should consider working with Logistics Plus for your airfreight forwarding needs.
Broad Service Portfolio. Logistics Plus offers courier, ocean, and air freight options internationally (for both import and export) and domestically. We are able to move cargo any way the customer requires (including ocean, ground, and rail). We have our own IAC (Indirect Air Carrier) certificate and our IATA/CNS membership allows us to ship cargo with all 250 air carriers they represent. Our relationships with the airlines allow us to negotiate our own rates which allows us to be cost-effective and competitive. Logistics Plus also has offices in 20 countries around the world which helps which gives us valuable knowledge and relationships for how best to ship internationally and which carriers to use. Our foreign offices are also able to help if there is a crisis in their area. For example, when a recent shipment was delayed in FRA (Frankfurt) our Germany team reached out to their local airline contacts to get the freight rescheduled on the first available flight.
Customs Brokerage. As a licensed customs broker, Logistics Plus is currently able to clear shipments in the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis areas; and our license will be expanded to include all areas in the U.S. later this year. Additionally, we have partnerships with local brokers around the country if something specialized or time-sensitive is needed.
Industry Expertise and Responsiveness. The Logistics Plus airfreight staff works as a cohesive team for all shipments. Their “all hands on deck” approach ensures that shipments move smoothly and as fast as possible. Airfreight quotes are quick and easy and can generally be provided within 24–36 hours. The Logistics Plus staff is cross-trained so that if one person is missing, the workflow isn’t disrupted as time is critical when it comes to air freight shipping. Our airfreight team leaders are always on hand to answer questions or address any potential delays. Having our own, fully-staffed global trade compliance department in-house as well, allows getting decisive and quick responses to any potential issues (our global trade compliance staff will even provide training to your employees if needed).
Competitive Transit Times. With over 40 offices in 20 countries and additional agent relationships around the world, the Logistics Plus network is fully capable to source the mode and speed you need. Wherever you need to ship, we can make it happen (unless it’s an embargoed commodity, of course). We also work with a multitude of airlines that cover all destination airports. As a result, we are always able to offer different service options into locations no matter your preference – “less expensive and slower” or “more expensive and faster.” As a rule of thumb, we try not to offer any transits with more than 1 stop; sometimes it’s unavoidable, but that’s the best way to circumvent potential delays. Our knowledge of foreign countries, their holidays and weather patterns, also helps avoid potential problems.
Competitive Rates. Logistics Plus is able to negotiate its own rates starting from pickup to delivery. If a customer has a “target rate” we can work directly with the airline to ensure we meet it, or get as close to possible. We are also available for our customers 24/7 to answer any questions they may have.
Streamlined Manifesting and Invoicing. Logistics Plus bills electronically unless paper is requested. We are also enrolled in the IATA E-AWB program which has the ultimate goal of airfreight becoming completely paperless.
Full Shipment Visibility. Customers are updated daily on the status of their shipments from the Logistics Plus dedicated international air staff. Visibility is also available to customers through our online eWorldPlus™ freight forwarding platform where the “workflow and tracking” is updated to follow every flight so a customer can see real-time statuses of their cargo. Customers can also obtain spot quotes, manage inventory, run reports, and more, through the eWordPlus system.
Evaluate Product Integrity. Having good relationships with our warehouses is an important distinction for Logistics Plus. For airfreight, we utilize warehouses for airport transfer which allows our shipments to be inspected “one last time” before delivering to the airline. Any sign of damage we see is immediately reported to the customer. As a result of our solid relationships with carriers, warehouses, and agents, damages are extremely rare in our experience. All of our people show great care for your cargo, and it really shows.
Talented People. Logistics Plus employees are among the most talented and caring in the industry. We are available 24/7/365 via telephone or e-mail. If something is potentially wrong we know about it. That’s just one of the many little things we do to ensure your shipment delivers successfully – or, as we like to say, that’s how we put the “plus” in Logistics Plus.
If you’re looking for a full-service airfreight forwarding partner, look no further than Logistics Plus. As this article illustrates, we have the expertise, capabilities … PLUS talented and caring airfreight specialists who will help you from pickup to final delivery – and everything in between. Let us provide you with a Quick Quote on your next airfreight shipment, or simply give us a call at 866.LOG.PLUS to get the process started. To quote a famous song, we will be the wind beneath your wings!
Logistics Plus Inc. has international shipping experts located at over 36 offices in 20 countries around the world. A lot of our global logistics coordination comes from our “International Division” staff located at our Global Headquarters in Erie, PA. Recently, we were able to pry most of them away from their computers and telephones for a quick photograph so that we could introduce them to you.
Seated in the photograph are (left-to-right):
Emily Grein – air freight leader
Lauran Schmidt – ocean exports and logistics/customs specialist
Tim Crandall – pricing specialist
Kelly Dempsey -airfreight imports specialist
Lindsay Shaffer – ocean imports specialist
Yolanda Corrales – project cargo manager
Standing in the photograph above are (left-to-right):
Vladimir Yakunin – ocean exports specialist
Abi Lopez – manager of the international division
Yixian “Constance” Cui – airfreight exports specialist
Holly Burrows – imports manager
Jennifer Kerestes – imports specialist
Kristen Smith – ocean exports leader
Valeri Corrales – airfreight and LTL specialist
This group coordinates over 500 shipments a month with our worldwide locations and agent networks to provide import/export, air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution, project cargo, global sourcing, and customs compliance services. Whether your need standard or expedited air service, FCL or LCL ocean service or anything in between — our international staff stands ready to show you how we put the “plus” in logistics by helping you in all facets of global commerce.
People often ask us what the “Plus” in Logistics Plus means. Although it can be difficult to put into words, we often say the “plus” represents all of the extra little things we do to help our customers be successful – whether that means someone working late to track a shipment, assigning a dedicated resource to work on a project, or providing some training on trade compliance regulations.
Yes, these are all things we do, but nothing is more representative of the “plus” than an actual example. Many of these “true examples” go unnoticed and undocumented since it is just the way we go about our business here at Logistics Plus. However, from time to time, we get a customer who takes the time to acknowledge something special one of our employees has done, and it really helps shine a light on some pretty cool stuff our people will do to get the job done.
Take Emily Grein, a logistics specialist and member of our International services staff. On Thursday of last week, Emily received a call from one of our customer’s customers. Apparently, a production line in Scotland was going to shut down if a special part in Erie, Pennsylvania was not delivered immediately. Emily, with her passport in hand, volunteered to pick up the part, drive it to the Cleveland airport in a total snow blizzard, and then fly to Glasgow, Scotland where she personally delivered the part the next day.
In the end, the customer avoided a costly production line shut-down for which they were very happy. In fact, the external sales manager for the company wrote the following testimonial back to us to say … “We (all) endured a really difficult few days last week, in relation to supply of critical goods to a key customer. I’d like to say thanks to Emily, who had a real difficult journey in getting the goods to us. After a serious amount of hours traveling, with very little sleep, I couldn’t believe how friendly and pleasant she managed to be, at the point of arrival. …. I’m not convinced I could have achieved this. It goes without saying, and I’m pretty certain you’ll agree, you’re really fortunate to have a work colleague and an asset, that is Emily Grein.”
That, my friends, is how we put the “plus” in Logistics Plus. Contact us if you need our hand-carry service for a critical shipment.
Logistics Plus Inc. is a fast-growing worldwide provider of freight management, global logistics, and business solutions. We have a comprehensive network of people and resources located around the world … including Indonesia, where we have offices located in Jakarta and Surabaya.
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and its largest city. It is located on the northwest corner of Java and is the country’s economic, cultural, and political center. Jakarta also has the largest population of any city in Southeast Asia. Jakarta is home to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. It serves 17 freight carriers. It is currently so busy that it is under an expansion project with a projected completion date of December 2014. The Port of Jakarta is the largest Indonesian seaport. Forty-five million tons and four million TEUs along with 18,000 vessels move through the port’s 20 terminals every year.
Officially the Republic of Indonesia encompasses 33 provinces and 1 Special Administrative Region (for being governed by a pre-colonial monarchy) with an estimated population of over 252 million people, making it the world’s fourth most populous country. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, Palau, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Indonesia is a founding member of ASEAN and a member of the G-20 major economies. The Indonesian economy is the world’s 16th largest by nominal GDP.
Our Indonesia team is led by Wahyu Jatmiko, its president director, and they are quite resourceful, as evidenced by the following two videos they produced earlier this year.
If you have any importing, exporting, or domestic Indonesian freight needs, contact your Logistics Plus global team of experts to enjoy the extra “plus” attention that comes from working with us. You can reach us in Indonesia, or you can contact us at our global headquarters.
Is your company (or members of your association, chamber, or trade group) involved in the import or export of products or materials? If the answer is yes, then you should consider a Logistics Plus® Compliance Training Program to get a better understanding of the regulations and procedures that must be followed when shipping globally. The Logistics Plus Global Trade Compliance Team is experienced and licensed to help companies with all aspects of international trade. Our training programs are tailored for your industry, and include the following important topics:
Export Regulations & Compliance
How to Create an Effective Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP)
Export Letters of Credit
Understanding NAFTA and other U.S. Free Trade Agreements
Incoterms® 2010 and Creating Export Quotations
Import Entry Process and Security Filings
Duty Drawback and Customs Valuation
And much more!
Visit our website to Learn More about our Global Trade Compliance programs. If you’re ready to schedule on-site or online training for your company or organization, or if you’d simply like more information, please contact Adam Mook, our compliance department manager. Even if you’re not interested in a full-blown training program, our experts can provide valuable services to help you simplify the complexity of trade regulations and create procedures to keep your company in compliance.
We’ve provided training for numerous companies, business development offices, and associations. We know that our training and our passion for excellence could save companies thousands of dollars and major headaches on their imports and exports! (Don’t believe us? Just read the following Bureau of Industry and Security “Don’t Let This Happen to You” document).
Logistics Plus Inc. is a fast-growing worldwide provider of freight management, global logistics, and business solutions. We have a comprehensive network of people and resources located around the world … including 
