Logistics Plus Named to 2015 Top Freight Brokerage Firm List First time ever the company has been recognized on the Transport Topics annual list
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, April 17, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, announced today that is has been ranked #34 among top freight brokerage firms according to Transport Topics in its annual ranking of the top logistics companies in North America.
Companies appearing on the Transport Topics “Top 50 Logistics Companies” lists are ranked based on net revenue for the most recent 12-month period. This year, the top 50 logistics companies represented over $20 billion in combined, annual net revenue. The ranking includes separate lists of the top freight brokerage firms, air and ocean freight brokers, warehouse operators and dedicated contract carriage service providers in the United States and Canada.
“Being named as a top freight brokerage firm is an honor for our company and our employees,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “We have talented and caring people in our North American brokerage operation working hard each and every day to put the ‘plus’ in logistics by providing great transportation solutions combined with awesome service for our customers. I am so proud of them and this well-deserved achievement. We’re still relatively small when compared with many of the logistics companies on the list, but I’m thankful to our customers who continue to make us one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the industry.”
To read more about the issues facing logistics companies and to get the latest news on the trucking and freight transportation industry, visit Transport Topics at www.ttnews.com/log50
About Logistics Plus (LP)
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin nearly 20 years ago, Logistics Plus has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ 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; Fresno, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Evansville, IN; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Laredo, TX; Houston, TX; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Turkey; and additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
NTL Introduces a New nationaltruckload.net Website
Division of Logistics Plus showcases its truckload services and unique business solutions
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, April 6, 2015 – NTL, the national truckload division of Logistics Plus Inc., announced today that is has introduced a new nationaltruckload.net website. The new website provides a spotlight on the company’s truckload transportation, warehousing, industrial painting, crating and packaging, and fleet maintenance services.
Created with the user experience in mind, the responsive design of the website allows it to dynamically adapt to most web browsers, tablets, and mobile devices, and provides options to share information across all major social networking sites. Businesses interested in NTL transportation services and business solutions can easily request quick quotes online through the website. In addition to showcasing the company’s unique set of capabilities, the website will be used for driver recruitment activities to help find and attract experienced truck drivers needed to operate the NTL fleet of dry van, flatbed, step deck, and tanker equipment.
“Having a standalone NTL website will help us articulate the capabilities our division offers to business seeking dedicated transportation services and unique business solutions, such as our Erie, PA warehouse and industrial painting operation,” said Joe Santone, senior vice president for NTL and Logistics Plus. “It will also help us find and recruit high-quality drivers that are looking for opportunities with a reputable company where they can enjoy steady freight, prompt payment, and maximum home time.”
About NTL
NTL (National Truck Load) is an asset-based and brokerage provider of truckload transportation, warehousing, industrial painting, crating and packaging, and equipment maintenance services. Founded in Erie, PA, with an additional facility in Lexington, NC, today it has a diverse mixture of people and equipment with a strong focus on providing dedicated solutions. As part of the Logistics Plus® network, NTL has access to additional capital, technology, and resources providing its customers with a broad array of complementary services, including global logistics, customs and compliance services, supply chain solutions, and more. Visit www.logisticsplus.com for more information.
Logistics Plus Introduces a New www.logisticsplus.com Website
Global logistics provider invites visitors to explore its new website and subscribe to updates
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, March 30, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, announced today that is has introduced a new and improved www.logisticsplus.com website. The new website has been designed to provide an enhanced customer experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout.
The site includes extensive information on the Logistics Plus service portfolio to help customers understand the complete range of transportation and logistics solutions the company offers. Online brochures, photo galleries, and videos help demonstrate the company’s passion for excellence and customer service while providing users many options to request more information, obtain a free supply chain analyses, or get rate quotations for LTL freight, truckload, expedited, and international cargo shipments. The website also serves as a portal to the Logistics Plus secured technology platforms: eshipplus™ for North American transportation, eworldplus™ for international freight forwarding, and etntplus™ for global supply chain management.
Created with the user experience in mind, the new responsive design of the website allows it to dynamically adapt to most web browsers, tablets, and mobile devices, and provides options to share information across all major social networking sites. A few notable features include a new “news & notes” blog, a daily “thought for the day” page from the founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, and a comprehensive directory that showcases every one of the company’s 40+ locations and 350+ employees. Users can even subscribe to receive instant email updates for all new Logistics Plus news, notes, and thoughts for the day.
“We’re very excited about the new website launch and the information it provides for customers, carriers, agents, and media to better understand the breadth of our capabilities,” said Scott Frederick, vice president of marketing for Logistics Plus. “The first thing you’ll notice when you visit our home page is that the new website really showcases the fun, friendly personality of the company which has been a key element of our success. This new website will help us continue to grow and increase our market presence, providing our current customers with an improved experience and attracting new customers that will benefit from our many different service offerings.”
Please visit www.logisticsplus.com/introduction to view a few short videos on how the website works and how best to find the information you need.
About Logistics Plus (LP)
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin nearly 20 years ago, Logistics Plus has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ 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; Fresno, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Evansville, IN; Kansas City, MO; Lexington, NC; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Laredo, TX; Houston, TX; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Turkey; and additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Logistics Plus India Achieves ISO 9001 Certification Quality Management Systems in place for International Freight Forwarding & Logistics
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, March 3, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, is proud to announce that its India operations have obtained ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management systems in support of international freight forwarding and logistics.
The ISO 9001 Certificate of Approval was presented to Sundreysh Sarup, managing director for Logistics Plus India by DBS Certification Pvt. Ltd., a Scotland-accredited and leading management certification body in India.
“ISO 9001:2008 certification compliments our logistics leadership position and it demonstrates our on-going commitment to the quality of our services and overall customer satisfaction,” said Mr. Sarup. “We have a reputation in our industry of putting the plus in logistics by doing whatever it takes to create a great experience for our customers. ISO certification validates that those processes are firmly in place here in India.”
About ISO 9001:2008 Certification
ISO 9001:2008 is a quality management standard that comprises a set of process and performance requirements that guides both product and service organizations in achieving standards of quality that are recognized and respected throughout the world. Today, ISO 9001 is one of the most widely used quality management tools in the world. For more information, visit www.iso.org
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight management, global logistics, warehousing, and business solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin nearly 20 years ago, Logistics Plus has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the extra little things needed to ensure its customers’ success. Visit www.logisticsplus.com for more information.
The Logistics Plus® network includes 40 offices located in 20 countries around the world. Logistics Plus India is headquartered in New Delhi with regional offices in Bangalore and Chennai, and over a dozen more agents throughout the country. Sundreysh Sarup, its managing director, can be reached via telephone at +91.98.103.1628 or through email at sundreysh.sarup@logisticsplus.com
DevelopErie presents award to Logistics Plus CEO for its non-manufacturing category
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, January 23, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, is proud to announce that it was recognized as the 2014 Employer of the Year by DevelopErie in its non-manufacturing category. The award, which was presented on Thursday, January 22nd at DevelopErie’s annual awards dinner at Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center, confirms Logistics Plus as a leading employer of choice in northwestern Pennsylvania and within the highly competitive transportation and logistics industry.
“It’s an honor for Logistics Plus to be considered as the employer of the year, and great to be in such special company as the other awards finalists. I’d also like to congratulate Viking Plastics who won the employer of the year award in the manufacturing category,” said Jim Berlin, founder, and CEO of Logistics Plus. “I love how our team has taken our business idea and created something special. It creates jobs, provides services to the community, and provides a home for people to come and work and live and raise a family. That’s pretty much what this is all about, and so we’ll keep doing what we do.”
Nominees for the awards were submitted by the community and voted on by the DevelopErie Board of Directors. The Employer of the Year award is given to an Erie-region company in recognition of their investment in the community during 2014, whether it is an investment in product development, buildings, and equipment, or investment in people through job creation or educational training. Additionally, the company must exhibit a sincere and deep commitment to the Erie region and its employees.
“Logistics Plus began providing its services nearly two decades ago and the company has become one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country,” said Glenn “GT” Thompson, Member of Congress for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a letter to the company. “Not only has the company provided 350 challenging jobs, but it has also grown to efficiently handle all types of freight services as well as global trade compliance services. I thank them for making significant contributions to the local economy. It’s easy to see why Logistics Plus was selected for this prestigious recognition.”
Highlights of the awards dinner and Mr. Berlin’s acceptance speech is available on YouTube at http://youtu.be/Hzy4osi8OJw
About DevelopErie
DevelopErie, formerly the Economic Development Corporation of Erie County, serves as the lead economic development agency for the Erie, Pennsylvania region. DevelopErie is a private-public partnership comprising seven organizations with one staff and one mission to: “Develop Our Region’s Economy and Increase Our Region’s Prosperity.” DevelopErie works to create partnerships that provide our region’s businesses and organizations the programs, products and services they need to be successful. Visit them online at www.developerie.com
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight management, global logistics, and business solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin nearly 20 years ago, Logistics Plus has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the extra little things needed to ensure its customers’ success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Fresno, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Evansville, IN; Kansas City, MO; Lexington, NC; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greensville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Laredo, TX; Houston, TX; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Turkey; and additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, April 17, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, announced today that is has been ranked #34 among top freight brokerage firms according to Transport Topics in its annual ranking of the top logistics companies in North America.
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, March 30, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, announced today that is has introduced a new and improved 
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, January 23, 2015 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, is proud to announce that it was recognized as the 2014 Employer of the Year by DevelopErie in its non-manufacturing category. The award, which was presented on Thursday, January 22nd at DevelopErie’s annual awards dinner at Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center, confirms Logistics Plus as a leading employer of choice in northwestern Pennsylvania and within the highly competitive transportation and logistics industry.