Transloading, Crossdocking, Air Transfers, and Fulfillment from Chicago

Transloading, Crossdocking, Air Transfers, and Fulfillment from Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, is a major logistics hub in the United States, and it offers a variety of services for businesses that need to transload, crossdock, or ship products by air.

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Transloading is the process of moving goods from one mode of transportation to another. For example, a company might transload goods from a train to a truck in Chicago in order to continue their journey to a different destination. Transloading can save businesses time and money by avoiding the need to unload and reload goods at multiple locations.

Crossdocking is a type of logistics operation in which goods are unloaded from one vehicle and loaded onto another without being stored in a warehouse. This can help businesses to reduce their inventory costs and improve their shipping times. Crossdocking is often used in conjunction with transloading, as it can be more efficient to transload goods directly onto a truck that is headed to its final destination.

Air transfers are a fast and reliable way to ship goods long distances. Chicago is home to several major airports, including O’Hare International Airport, which is one of the busiest airports in the world. Air transfers can be a good option for businesses that need to ship time-sensitive goods, or that need to reach customers in a hurry.

Fulfillment is the process of picking, packing, and shipping orders to customers. Businesses that sell products online often use fulfillment services to handle the logistics of shipping their products to customers. There are a number of fulfillment companies that operate in Chicago, and they can offer a variety of services to businesses, including picking, packing, shipping, and returns management.

The combination of transloading, crossdocking, air transfers, and fulfillment services makes Chicago a great location for businesses that need to move goods quickly and efficiently. Businesses that are looking for a logistics solution in Chicago should consider Logistics Plus for these services to help them improve their shipping times, reduce their costs, and meet the needs of their customers.

Here are some specific examples of how businesses can use transloading, crossdocking, air transfers, and fulfillment from Chicago:

  • A furniture retailer might transload goods from a train to a truck in Chicago in order to distribute them to stores in the Midwest.
  • A food distributor might crossdock goods from a full truckload shipment to smaller LTL shipments in order to ship them to customers within the Chicagoland area.
  • A retailer might use air transfers to ship time-sensitive goods from Chicago to its stores in other countries.
  • An online retailer might use a fulfillment company in Chicago to pick, pack, and ship orders to its customers located in the Central/Midwest United States.

Chicago is a great location for businesses that need to move goods quickly and efficiently. Logistics Plus offers a variety of logistics services from its Chicago-based operations, including transloading, crossdocking, air transfers, and fulfillment. These services can help businesses to reduce their costs, improve their shipping times, and meet the needs of their customers.

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Logistics Plus Ranks Among Transport Topics 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies

Logistics Plus Ranks Among Transport Topics 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies

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Logistics Plus Ranks Among Transport Topics 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies

Logistics Plus is also named a Top Dry Storage Warehousing Firm and a Top Freight Brokerage Firm.

Logistics Plus Ranks Among Transport Topics 2023 Top 100 Logistics CompaniesERIE, PA (May 3, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named to the annual Transport Topics Top 100 list of North America’s largest logistics companies based on gross revenue for the most recent 12-month period. With domestic sales approaching a half billion dollars, Logistics Plus made the final 100th spot among all third-party logistics providers competing in North America. Logistics Plus also ranked as the 44th largest dry storage warehousing firm and the 61st largest freight brokerage firm.

“With the historic supply chain disruptions of the last few years receding into the past, third-party logistics providers have been adjusting to normalizing freight market conditions while working to build more efficient and resilient supply chains for the future,” said Seth Clevenger, Transport Topics’ managing editor of features. “The Transport Topics Top 100 Logistics Companies list offers an updated look at how the industry’s largest 3PLs are adapting to this shifting business landscape.”

“I always say we punch above our weight class,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “Even though we have the global resources to be recognized among the largest 3PLs, we maintain a flat structure with lean operations that are responsive to our customers’ needs. No customer is too large or small for us. They are all equally important.”

To learn who made the list and read more about the issues facing logistics companies, visit Transport Topics at https://www.ttnews.com/articles/2023-top-logistics-highlights-growth.

Last month, Logistics Plus was named a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 2023 by Inbound Logistics magazine.

About Transport Topics

Since 1935, Transport Topics (TT) has been the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. When it comes to major issues, industry events, and new developments, TT journalists get the story first and get it right, keeping readers informed about all aspects of the trucking industry and helping them stay ready for what’s to come. Explore the latest at https://www.ttnews.com.

About Logistics Plus, Inc.

A 21st Century Logistics CompanyLogistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company that provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Jim Berlin founded the company nearly 26 years ago in Erie, PA. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With its trademark Passion For Excellence™, Logistics Plus employees put the ‘plus’ in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices, warehouses, and agents located in Erie, PA; Aurora, CO; Buffalo, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Colton, CA; Dallas, TX; Dayton, NJ; Des Moines, IA; Fontana, CA; Haslet TX; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Jamestown, NY; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Meadville, PA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Olean, NY; Phoenix, AZ; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tulsa, OK; Vancouver, WA; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; Taiwan; Thailand; Turkey; UAE; Uganda; Ukraine; and Vietnam; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
CMO & LTL Carrier Relations
Logistics Plus, Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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Logistics Plus Joins the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)

Logistics Plus Joins the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)

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Logistics Plus Joins the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)

With over 230 members, USUBC provides a strong international voice for business in Ukraine.

Logistics Plus Joins the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)ERIE, PA (March 30, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce it has been accepted for membership in the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) by its more than 230 members.

Logistics Plus (LP) is a global logistics company with annual sales of over $500 million and 1,000 employees in 45+ countries worldwide. LP established a presence in Ukraine in 2017 and now employs 70 people across offices in Kyiv, Odesa, and Ivano Frankivsk. Since the invasion in 2022, LP has directed over $1 million of its own capital into Ukraine, and it continues to spearhead far-reaching efforts to provide critical humanitarian supplies and materials to the country and front-line populations.

“We are excited to welcome Logistics Plus to the US-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC),” said Morgan Williams, President and CEO of the USUBC. “As a global logistics provider with operations in Ukraine, Logistics Plus brings valuable expertise. We look forward to working with them to help promote U.S.-Ukraine business relations.”

“We are honored to join the US-Ukraine Business Council and to collaborate with its distinguished members to promote and expand economic opportunities between the United States and Ukraine,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, Chief Operating Officer for Logistics Plus. “At Logistics Plus, we understand the importance of building strong relationships and investing in our global community, and we are committed to bringing our expertise to the table to support U.S.-Ukraine business relations.”

About the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council

The U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) was established in October 1995 to advance U.S. companies’ trade and investment interests in Ukraine’s significant emerging market, advocate for measures to improve conditions for bilateral trade and investment, and generally promote strong, friendly bilateral ties. In support of its mission, the Council works closely with a full range of other organizations interested in supporting a growing commercial relationship between the United States and Ukraine. Visit usubc.org to learn more.

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About Logistics Plus, Inc.

A 21st Century Logistics CompanyLogistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company that provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Jim Berlin founded the company over 26 years ago in Erie, PA. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With its trademark Passion For Excellence™, Logistics Plus employees put the ‘plus’ in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices, warehouses, and agents located in Erie, PA; Aurora, CO; Buffalo, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Colton, CA; Dallas, TX; Dayton, NJ; Des Moines, IA; Fontana, CA; Haslet TX; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Jamestown, NY; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Meadville, PA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Olean, NY; Phoenix, AZ; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tulsa, OK; Vancouver, WA; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; Taiwan; Thailand; Turkey; UAE; Uganda; Ukraine; and Vietnam; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
CMO & LTL Carrier Relations
Logistics Plus, Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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Supply Chain Visibility: Shipment Trackers and Monitoring

Supply Chain Visibility: Shipment Trackers and Monitoring

Shipment Trackers and MonitoringLogistics Plus has partnered with several tracking and visibility technology companies to provide customers with various shipment visibility solutions. We can reduce the risks associated with the movement and handling of high-value shipments by installing multi-sensor trackers with dedicated real-time monitoring.

Our visibility trackers can be used in any domestic, cross-border, or international mode of transportation (air, ocean, road, FTL, LTL, TL, and multimodal) and for asset tracking at yards, warehouses, and project sites. The device sensors detect location (routes, deviations, and geo fence crossing), motion (drop, tilt, shock, and impact), light (door open), pressure (flight detection), and temperature.

Shipment trackers provide the following benefits:

  • Maintain product integrity. Gain real-time visibility of product integrity, giving peace of mind that you’re meeting all quality and regulatory standards at every stage.
  • Predictive ETAs. Get predictive ETAs for all your shipments, so you can take action that results in happier customers.
  • Easier inventory management. Logistics Plus provides upstream and downstream insights with PO-level shipment visibility, simplifying and streamlining inventory planning.
  • Improved carrier management. With a complete network view and data-driven insights, Logistics Plus customers dramatically improve carrier compliance.
  • Dynamic container intelligence. Real-time container visibility and port intelligence help you decrease dwell time and manage hidden and erroneous detention and demurrage fees.
  • Boost supply chain efficiency. From deviation alerts to unified communication, Logistics Plus optimizes manual processes, making it easier for teams to impress customers.

We have both reusable and disposable devices, roughly the size of a smartphone. Let us know if you have a need for this type of service add-on. We often use these trackers on shipments from our multiple U.S. warehouses. We can ship these tracking devices to any location and provide training on the setup process.

We also have lower-cost trackers available for shipments where location and environmental variables are important, but 24/7 professional monitoring and response are not critical.

Contact us to learn more.

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Logistics Plus Prominent in the Inbound Logistics 2023 Logistics Planner Issue

Logistics Plus Prominent in the Inbound Logistics 2023 Logistics Planner Issue

Logistics Plus in the Inbound Logistics 2023 Logistics Planner IssueLogistics Plus, once again, has been profiled as a top third-party logistics (3PL) company by Inbound Logistics magazine for its annual Logistics Planner. In its 31st year of publication, the 2023 industry planner helps companies find the right technology solutions and transportation and logistics partners to drive supply chain efficiency. With both print and digital editions, the annual issue is updated with profiles of leaders in transportation, technology, logistics, and more who stand ready to help businesses face upcoming challenges to optimize their supply chains.

The Logistics Plus profile appears on page 316 of the publication. Logistics Plus also has a full-page advertisement on page 225, a case study on page 46, and a call-out for the podcast with Logistics Plus COO Yuiry Ostapyak from last year on page 255.

The magazine advertisement formally presents our new 2023 “The World Changed” campaign as a follow-up to the video we released in the middle of last year.

You can view PDF versions of the Logistics Plus profile, advertisement, and case study by clicking the images below.

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You can view the entire IL 2023 Logistics Planner digital edition online here: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/digital/

You can view the IL Logistics Plus online planner profile at https://www.inboundlogistics.com/planner/logistics-plus/

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