by logisticsplus | Oct 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Like most logistics companies right now, Logistics Plus (LP) is not immune to the challenges and tribulations of getting shipments delivered to the hurricane impacted island of Puerto Rico. However, true to LP form, our team continues to work tirelessly to “make it happen” when our customers come calling. One such customer, Amphenol – one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world – came to us immediately after Hurricane Maria tore through the Caribbean to see if we could help deliver a satellite phone from St. Marys, PA to its Añasco, Puerto Rico manufacturing facility. The facility had virtually no power and had lost all communications, and the satellite phone would be its lifeline to the outside world. Since LP already provides dedicated transportation and compliance services to Amphenol, it was only natural they should turn to us for this critical shipment.
Rosy Trevino, the LP logistics and compliance specialist dedicated to Amphenol, immediately recruited Libby O’Hara from the LP North American transportation team. Together, working day and night (and through the weekend) they found a personal courier who would then hand-carry and deliver the satellite phone to Añasco, Puerto Rico. Since no cargo planes were flying to or from Puerto Rico, the courier was booked on a passenger flight – one of only a few allowed to land in Puerto Rico. Upon landing, the courier had to rent a car and then drive three hours west of the airport – through hurricane ravaged areas – to finally deliver the shipment. In the end, the satellite phone was delivered in just two days after the hurricane hit, allowing the local Amphenol facility to resume communications with customers and suppliers.
In the subsequent days that followed, Rosy and Libby arranged for additional deliveries of critical manufacturing components, including two packages of parts from California and 30 packages from Michigan – both shipments hand-delivered to Puerto Rico via personal courier services arranged by the LP team! Additionally, we continue to work relentlessly to get more shipments to the Amphenol facility in Añasco, Puerto Rico, including an ocean container from China that was initially re-routed to Jamaica but will finally deliver today.
A big thank you to Rosy and Libby and the rest of the LP team that has worked behind the scenes to support this important customer and their critical shipments going into Puerto Rico. Your passion for excellence has not gone unnoticed!
by logisticsplus | Oct 10, 2017 | News
Yesterday, our business partners at WP$E radio interviewed Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, regarding the announcement that he was recently named as a Smart Business: Pittsburgh Smart 50 honoree for his ability to effectively build and lead a successful organization. A replay of the short audio clip, which includes an additional comment from Scott Frederick, VP of marketing for Logistics Plus, can be heard below.
WP$E AM 1450/FM 107.1 airs Logistics Plus audio clips as part of its WP$E Partners for Business™ interview series. This is an ongoing schedule of comments by northwestern Pennsylvania CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders aired throughout the day. It includes news, information, and profiles of companies, industries, and professions directed to WP$E’s business and financial audience.
by logisticsplus | Oct 10, 2017 | Testimonials
To Whom It May Concern,
Hello, I am writing to provide a reference for Logistics Plus (LP).
I am a licensed Customs Broker who has worked in the field of Trade Compliance and Logistics for over 30 years. During that time, I have worked for Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding firms, third party logistics (3PL) firms, and finally for the last 17 years for a Fortune 500 company.
I have worked with LP in multiple capacities since 2001. I have personally witnessed expertly handled global logistics services in complicated, high-stress environments and set up of teams around the world to manage complex and demanding business needs which include logistics management, warehousing, export services, and all aspects of Customs related activity.
I have known Jim Berlin, the founder, President, and CEO of Logistics Plus for almost 20 years. His passion for his people, excellence in execution, and hard work are reflected in every aspect of the business.
LP is an “out of the box” full-service provider with a dedicated leadership team and operational staff. Putting the customer first along with the can-do attitude and fearless management of all types of transactions has brought the company success. This is evidenced by LP’s continued growth and extensive footprint.
I would highly recommend LP as a provider for all logistics and trade-related needs.
by logisticsplus | Oct 9, 2017 | News
Logistics Plus is proud to report that it helped manage the movement of educational materials for Americans for the Competitive Enterprise System, Inc. (ACES) and its Pennsylvania Business Week program at New Castle High School (NCHS) that was held the week of September 18th. We are truly honored to be associated with such a great educational program that teaches young students how to manage finances, execute effective advertising campaigns, and work together as a team to achieve success. The “Top Company” winning team from NCHS is pictured below.
ACES is a nonprofit, non-political educational organization promoting the understanding of free-market economics to students, teachers, and the general public through partnerships between the business and education communities. You can learn more about them at AcesErie.org. ACES is also a member of the Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) and they become connective with Logistics Plus through the MBA Logistics Program. The logistics program for ACES is being managed by Jeremy Chaffee from Logistics Plus. You can click the image below to view a thank you letter to Jeremy from Valerie A. Laufenberg, Executive Director of ACES, and from a couple NCHS students that participated in Pennsylvania Business Week.
Next up, Logistics Plus will be managing the transportation for ACES’s second 2017-2018 Pennsylvania Business Week program at Greenville High School the week of October 16th.
by logisticsplus | Oct 6, 2017 | News
Check out this very cool commercial (and seemingly a very cool product as well) from our newest customer. Logistics Plus will be helping Google deliver their new Pixel 2 phone (and other products Made by Google) to North America this holiday season.
Onward!
