The Logistics Plus Chicago warehouse is happy to announce that it has expanded its warehousing capabilities by adding a new racking system and temperature-controlled cooling unit. The 190,000 sq. ft. warehouse located at 220 N York Road in Bensenville, IL passed the final inspection for these additions last week, and they are now ready for use.
The new racking system adds 5,000 pallet positions in the warehouse. The system is designed for both standard pallet sizes and super sacks. The temperature-controlled cooling unit is 4,000 sq. ft. and runs between 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooling unit can hold approximately 200 standard pallets, and the temperature can be adjusted to meet exact customer specifications.
Photos of the new racking system and cooling unit can be seen below.
Chicago Warehouse Facts:
Over 190,000 square feet of storage and fulfillment space located within miles of O’Hare airport
Centrally located to reach a major portion of the U.S. population within one or two days.
Secured facilities with monitored cameras and alarms
Open space and 32′ high ceilings with over 20 loading docks
State-of-the-art racking system
Temperature-controlled cooler unit adjustable to customer specifications
Dedicated warehousing and distribution specialists
Properly licensed to handle the warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment of all alcohol products.
Inventory control and warehouse management system (WMS)
Last week, Logistics Plus Chicago held a forklift training day for warehouse employees. Not only did the employees receive their forklift certification, but they also received training certificates. This certifies that each employee can handle the local forklift training certifications in the future (a “train the trainer” approach).
The following Logistics Plus employees completed the forklift training program:
Samin Bambur
Andrew Grizales
Mike Pytlik
Nedim Cambazoglu
Carlos Lopez
Reyes Xolo Santiago
Jose Contreras
Salvador Robles
A special thanks to Vista Safety for holding these classes and training our warehouse staff. In the coming months, every warehouse in the Logistics Plus network will have a certified forklift trainer on staff.
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.
ERIE, 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 TopicsTop 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.”
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About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics 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.
Over the past week, the west coast Logistics Plus warehouses held a forklift training for the manager of the different buildings. Since each manager is already forklift certified, this training was to certify that each manager could now handle the local forklift training certifications for the rest of the warehouse employees (a “train the trainer” approach).
The Logistics Plus Phoenix 1 (PHX1) warehouse officially opened in May 2022. Not long after, the company opened another warehouse (PHX2) right down the road. Logistics Plus offers more than 1.7 million square feet of storage and fulfillment space in the Phoenix region between the two facilities. The Logistics Plus Phoenix warehouses are the perfect hub for businesses needing warehousing and fulfillment services in the Southwest region of the United States.
Does your company have difficulty finding a trusted, reliable warehouse partner? Look no further.
Phoenix Warehouse Benefits
Ready-access and affordable warehousing for West Coast imports and exports
Located within 30 minutes of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Secured facility with monitored cameras, alarms, and other security features
Open space and high ceilings at a state-of-the-art facility
Advanced insulation keeps the temperature cool
100+ dock doors in PHX1 and 200+ dock doors in PHX2
Dedicated warehousing and distribution specialists
Inventory control and warehouse management system (WMS)
The Logistics Plus Chicago warehouse is happy to announce that it has expanded its warehousing capabilities by adding a new racking system and temperature-controlled cooling unit. The 190,000 sq. ft. warehouse located at 220 N York Road in Bensenville, IL passed the final inspection for these additions last week, and they are now ready for use.
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The Logistics Plus Phoenix 1 (PHX1) warehouse officially opened in May 2022. Not long after, the company opened another warehouse (PHX2) right down the road. Logistics Plus offers more than 1.7 million square feet of storage and fulfillment space in the 