by Ryan Markiewicz | Oct 7, 2024 | Berlin's Wall
All,
Yesterday, we visited Detroit, Michigan. Motor City. Motown. (And the home of Scott Frederick’s beloved Lions đ).
Went to the Henry Ford museum. Lots of amazing stuff — the innovations of the past and possibly the future. It was a nice day and (though not a museum guy) a cool museum.
You know how I’ve said this trip has been interesting, though very “familiar.” Well, now it gets even more so. Today we are in Cleveland, which is just an hour and a half from Erie. We come here fairly often.
We’re going to take a tour of Amish country. 1. Because although Hallie is not Amish, she is “Amishish,” having grown up on a dirt road in rural Union City, PA named after her family with the few houses on the road all family members, and 2. Believe it or not, the Amish community they are taking us to is called Berlin, Ohio. So…had to do this. Tour had our name on it đ Will let you know.
Also, they gave these out yesterday, which is a cool momento to have, but it seems a bit premature to me since we have not gotten to Lake Ontario (Toronto) quite yet. I bet there must be some old sailor quote similar to “don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” I just hope it doesn’t jinx the cruise to celebrate this feat too soon đ€Ș.
Onward! -JB
by Ryan Markiewicz | Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Logistics Plus (LP) Aero team is pleased to join other Logistics Plus offices in obtaining its IATA Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS) number for simplified billing and settling of accounts with scheduled airlines. CASS yields a two-fold solution as it replaces airlines’ traditional paper-based invoicing and also agents’ manual control of those invoices.
Andriy Blagovisniy, Global Director of Air Chartering for LP Aero, commented on the significance. âGetting an IATA CASS number gives our team access to faster and more efficient scheduled airline solutions. We now have improved access to many cargo carriers conducting export flights in the UK. By combining this access with our air charter capabilities, we can offer our customers solutions ranging from small packages to the most complex project cargo pieces.” Andriy added, “As a part of Logistics Plus, we continue to offer worldwide door-to-door solutions by air, sea, road, and rail.â
About IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the worldâs airlines, representing some 330 airlines over 80% of global air traffic. IATA supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.â
To learn more about Logistics Plus Air Charter solutions, please visit logisticsplus.com/lpaero. You can contact the team by emailing aero@logisticsplus.com.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Oct 4, 2024 | Global Logistics Alerts
10/4/24 Update: Port Workers Agree to End East & Gulf Coast Strike
US dock workers and port operators reached a tentative deal that will immediately end a crippling three-day strike that has shut down shipping on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast, the two sides said Thursday. The tentative agreement is for a wage hike of around 62% over six years, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, including a worker on the picket line who heard the announcement. That would raise average wages to about $63 an hour from $39 an hour over the life of the contract.
Logistics Plus still expects delays and congestion due to the three-day shutdown. Please remain patient as our team works to mitigate delays and charges.
JP Morgan analysts have said the strike would cost the U.S. economy around $5 billion daily. The strike affected 36 ports – including New York, Baltimore and Houston – that handle a range of containerized goods. Economists have said the port closures would not initially raise consumer prices because companies had accelerated shipments in recent months of key goods. However, a prolonged stoppage would have eventually filtered through, with food prices likely to react first, according to Morgan Stanley economists.
For more information, please visit https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ship-queue-grows-us-ports-dockworker-strike-enters-third-day-2024-10-03/
by Ryan Markiewicz | Oct 3, 2024 | Berlin's Wall
I’d be remiss to take a Great Lakes cruise and not mention the Edmund Fitzgerald. Those of you old enough will know the story well. I doubt many of our younger friends have even ever heard of it.
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was a Great Lakes freighter that sank in a severe storm on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. The ship, which was one of the largest freighters operating on the Great Lakes at the time, tragically went down with all 29 crew members, and their bodies were never recovered.
The Fitzgerald had a storied career, but itâs best known for the mysterious circumstances surrounding its sinking. On the night of the disaster, the ship encountered a powerful storm with winds reaching hurricane force and waves as high as 35 feet. Though the exact cause of the sinking remains unknown, several theories have been proposed, ranging from structural failure to flooding caused by hatch cover problems.
Gordon Lightfoot immortalized the shipâs story in his ballad âThe Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,â which brought widespread attention to the tragedy. It remains one of the most famous shipwrecks in the history of the Great Lakes.
I guess being in the logistics business, it’s good for all of us to remember how the world moves and the dangers involved.
And here is the song (click the image below) – it’s worth the listen.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Oct 2, 2024 | News
The Logistics Plus (LP) Japan team is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Osaka, Japan! As Logistics Plus aims to strengthen and expand its global network, the Osaka office will work alongside the existing Tokyo, Japan office to offer domestic and global logistics services.
The Osaka office will provide the various logistics solutions that are listed below:
- Total Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Freight Forwarding
- Trucking
- Warehousing
- Courier Shipping
- Customs & Compliance
- Reverse Logistics
Osaka, located in the Kansai region of Japan, is a vibrant metropolis known for its rich history and dynamic culture. Being known as the City of Merchants, Osaka is the central business hub in Western Japan and is a gateway to many business opportunities both domestically and globally. Additionally, Osaka is one of the three major cities in Japan (Tokyo-Osaka-Nagoya).
Tom Park (Branch Manager)
Email: tom.park@logisticsplus.com
Logistics Plus Osaka, Japan
Namba-Sky-O 27F, 5-1-60 Namba,
Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0076
For any requests involving the Osaka or Tokyo offices, please email lpjops@logisticsplus.com. We thank you for all current business and future opportunities, and we look forward to assisting you.
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