Logistics Plus® - A 21st Century Logistics Company™
News & Notes | June 2024
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G-7 Governments Name Logistics Plus CEO Jim Berlin to Advisory Council for Ukraine | Logistics Plus is proud to report that CEO Jim Berlin has been named to a new advisory council for Ukraine. The G-7 Governments named 18 business leaders to this initiative to support Ukraine's economic stability and growth and pave the way for future reconstruction. Jim Berlin is one of three business leaders from the United States appointed to this international council. | |
Logistics Plus Receives Plastic Neutrality Certification for a Fourth Year | Logistics Plus is proud to announce that it has received the official Ocean Integrity Plastic Neutrality Certification for 2023 – a fourth straight year. Last year, Logistics Plus reduced its plastic footprint by supporting the collection of over 77 thousand pounds of marine plastic and waste. Over a four-year span, Logistics Plus has removed 3,599,024 kilos of plastic. | |
Introducing Logistics Plus Ireland | The Logistics Plus Ireland (aka LP Ireland) team officially began operations on June 1st, 2024, in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland. This new office will cater to all logistical needs on the island of Ireland, which consists of The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (part of the UK). | |
Jim Berlin Interviewed on GT Podcast’s ‘Logistically Speaking’ | Logistics Plus Founder and CEO Jim Berlin was interviewed for a recent episode of GT Podcast’s Logistically Speaking, a production of Global Trade Magazine. Jim discusses how a small, three-person company has grown to over 1,200 employees in more than 50 countries worldwide. | |
Whistlestop Pennsylvania Video | As a follow-up to the Whistestops for Ukraine tour in Erie, Pennsylvania on May 22nd, the German Marshall Fund released a recap video covering the full day of meetings, discussions, and tours. This multi-state public diplomacy initiative in support of Ukraine’s victory, recovery, and reconstruction is a partnership between the German Marshall Fund, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and Farm Journal. | |
Successful Collaboration Between Logistics Plus Brazil & Egypt | In the realm of global logistics, effective collaboration across borders is crucial. A stellar example of this is the successful partnership between Logistics Plus Brazil and Logistics Plus Egypt, which has set a benchmark for operational excellence and customer satisfaction. | |
Logistics Plus Poland June 2024 Projects | The Logistics Plus (LP) Poland team has successfully organized transshipment operations and deliveries of industrial equipment throughout Europe, supporting the shipbuilding, renewable energy, and offshore sectors. In most cases, the technical parameters of the out-of-gauge (OOG) and heavy-lift (HL) cargo forced the team to utilize low-bed trucks, obtain road consents and permits, and secure the convoys with civil escorts for safety. | |
Independent Freight Broker Versus Becoming a Freight Agent | Owning your own independent freight brokerage company can be an exciting venture, but it is important to understand the financial implications. If running your own freight brokerage business seems daunting, consider becoming a freight agent for an established freight brokerage firm or a third-party logistics company with a freight agency program (like Logistics Plus). | |
Supply Chain Success Story: Delivery and Installation for the Largest E-Commerce Company
| When the largest e-commerce company in the world needed a provider to deliver, install, and replace servers and equipment at its key distribution centers, they called Logistics Plus. | |
Supply Chain Success Story: Delivering Excellence for a Global Leader in Solar Energy
| When the largest solar farm was constructed in southern California, Logistics Plus managed the importation and delivery of over three million solar panels for a global leader in solar energy and energy storage solutions. | |
Celebrating the Industry on National Logistics Day | The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) wrote an excellent article regarding National Logistics Day in the June 2024 edition of its 3PL Perspectives magazine. The article discussed the origin of the day, how to celebrate, and more. | |
Listen to LP Radio by Logistics Plus on Spotify | Everyone wants to know what's happening in the world of logistics. In these podcasts, Logistics Plus shares topics on global logistics, economics, supply chain solutions, and so much more. Keep up with current logistics trends, interesting people, and other curated content by listening to LP Radio. | |
June 28th is National Logistics Day! Click the image above to watch our 2024 video. | | | | |