Logistics Plus® - A 21st Century Logistics Company

News & Notes | November & December 2024

Happy Holidays from Logistics Plus!

We prepared the short video above to wish all our employees, customers, and partners a heartfelt thank you, a joyous holiday, and a happy New Year!

Logistics Plus Named a Top 50 3PL by Global Trade Magazine

Logistics Plus is proud to announce that it has been named a Top 50 third-party logistics provider by Global Trade magazine. It is the fifth time in the past six years that the editors of Global Trade have recognized Logistics Plus as one of its leading 3PL providers.

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Logistics Plus Named to Newsweek's Excellence 1000 Index

Logistics Plus is honored to have been named by Newsweek to the Excellence 1000 Index. The index lists the top 1000 companies that have demonstrated best practices in financial responsibility, customer service, and social responsibility ratings.

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Jim Berlin Gives Year-End Recap on WPSE Business Spotlight

Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus (LP), was featured on the Business Spotlight program, which is produced in partnership with WPSE Money Radio. In this special segment, Jim reflects on 2024, discusses the company’s growth and success, challenges faced over the past year, opportunities on the horizon, what he anticipates in 2025 and beyond, and more.

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Global Logistics Leader Rallies Support in Rebuilding Ukraine

Over the past two and half years, LP has provided a critical lifeline to Ukraine in its rebuilding efforts as the war with Russia rages on. The company has donated and raised more than $1 million worth of relief but also has provided vital transportation and logistics support to assist with Ukraine’s infrastructure and economic stability.

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Frank Knafelz Featured on WPSE Business Spotlight

Frank Knafelz, Senior Vice President for Logistics Plus (LP), was featured on the Business Spotlight program, which is produced in partnership with WPSE Money Radio. In this month’s Logistics Plus segment, Frank discusses his background, role with the company, different verticals and industries he focuses on, challenges in the supply chain industry, and more.

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Gretchen Blough Discusses Trump Tariffs on Marketplace

Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough appeared on NPR’s 12/2/24 edition of Marketplace to comment on how President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff policies will affect global trade, specifically with Mexico and Canada. Gretchen described how there are a lot of unknowns at this time while also discussing some of the most likely scenarios.

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Is Now a Good Time to Conduct a Logistics RFP?

As you look to 2025, now may be a good time for shippers to conduct an RFP (Request for Proposal) for their transportation needs, especially as the market has stabilized compared to the disruptions of the past few years. 

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Maximizing Efficiency in Freight Shipping: A Deep Dive into LTL

Efficient shipping is the cornerstone of modern logistics, enabling businesses to manage costs, meet customer expectations, and maintain a competitive edge. Among the many shipping methods available, LTL shipping has emerged as a versatile solution for businesses with smaller shipments.

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Logistics Plus Poland November 2024 Projects

The Logistics Plus (LP) Poland team continues to support and manage projects across Poland and nearby countries. Here are the most recent projects handled by LP Poland in November 2024. This month, the team handled gangway towers, cranes, hydrant dispensers, and more.

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2024 U.S. Holiday Schedules for Ground Services

As the year-end holidays approach, we want to help you avoid unnecessary shipping delays over the next several weeks. Below is the holiday schedule for U.S.-based Logistics Plus offices and warehouse locations, as well as the top U.S. ground (parcel and LTL) carriers.

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Supply Chain Success Story: Transporting Historic Drag Racing Cars Around the Globe

When a world-famous drag racing museum

needed to transport two legendary drag racing cars from the USA to the UK, they called Logistics Plus. The engines started in Ocala, Florida, with both vehicles moving across the ocean, safely and securely.

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Supply Chain Success Story: Fulfilling Educational Kits to 25,000 Cyber School Students

One of Pennsylvania’s most significant cyber charter schools faced challenges with its educational materials partner. They needed more flexibility, product breadth, and a better student experience, so they turned to Logistics Plus (LP) to achieve their goals.

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Supply Chain Success Story: Delivering a 40-Ton Autoclave from Vietnam to New Zealand

When an industrial and scientific manufacturer needed to transport a 40-ton autoclave from Vietnam to New Zealand, Logistics Plus was ready to help. Working together, the Logistics Plus teams in Vietnam and Denmark carefully planned and executed this complex operation.

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Supply Chain Success Story: Fulfilling Educational Kits to 25,000 Cyber School Students

When a Brazilian food company needed to source a large order of frozen food from Egypt, they called Logistics Plus to handle the complex requirements of shipping 150 containers worth of perishable goods internationally.

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