by Scott Frederick | Feb 6, 2026 | Global Logistics Alerts
Weekly Tariff & Trade Update | Key Moves This Week (Jan 31-Feb 6)
Tariff risk moved this week, but not all of it came from policy.
Here’s what moved this week and why it matters:
→ US + India | Trade Agreement
Reciprocal tariffs reduced, non-tariff barriers targeted, and expanded commitments for US energy, agriculture, and technology exports.
→ US Trade Programs | AGOA + Haiti Extended
Congress passed and President Trump signed extensions preserving duty-free access for apparel and footwear.
Runway secured through Dec 31, 2026…preference risk pushed, not removed.
→ US + China | Presidential Engagement
President Trump and President Xi held a wide-ranging call covering trade, energy, agriculture, and geopolitics. April meetings remain on the calendar.
→ Trans-Pacific | CNY Peak Fails to Materialize
No traditional pre-Lunar New Year freight surge.
Muted demand, softer spot rates, and tariff uncertainty continue to suppress forward bookings according to the JOC.
→ US Supreme Court | IEEPA Tariffs
No ruling yet on IEEPA tariff authority. Existing tariffs remain in force as the Court recesses, with the next opinion window on Feb 20.
Why this matters
Tariff risk is fragmenting…part policy, part demand, part timing.
Teams planning sourcing, pricing, and inventory for 2025–2026 should assume uncertainty persists.
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by Scott Frederick | Feb 6, 2026 | News
**Read this article in Spanish here**
Trade between Chile and Spain continues to grow, driven by strong economic ties, shared language, and complementary industries. From agricultural exports and food products to industrial equipment, renewable-energy components, consumer goods, and project cargo, the flow of freight between the two countries remains active year-round.
By combining the local expertise of Logistics Plus Chile and Logistics Plus Spain, Logistics Plus offers customers a streamlined, cost-effective, and agile solution for moving cargo between Chile and Spain — supported by a single global team and an integrated operating model.
One Stop Shop: One Team from Origin to Destination
Managing international freight often means coordinating multiple service providers across borders. With Logistics Plus, customers benefit from a true one-stop shop approach.
From pickup at origin to final delivery, our Chile and Spain teams work as one, handling:
- Air freight (including weekly service from Barcelona and Madrid to Santiago de Chile)
- Ocean freight
- Import and export coordination
- Customs brokerage and documentation support
- Project cargo and oversized shipments
- Warehousing, distribution, and last-mile delivery
Fewer handoffs mean fewer delays, clearer communication, and greater visibility throughout the shipment lifecycle.
Cost Reduction Through Direct Branch-to-Branch Coordination
When cargo moves between Chile and Spain via disconnected providers, costs can add up quickly — due to duplicate margins, inefficient routing, and unnecessary intermediaries.
By working directly between Logistics Plus branches, customers benefit from:
- Reduced operational layers
- Optimized routing and carrier selection
- Better rate negotiations through consolidated volumes
- Lower risk of errors, rework, or detention
The result is a more efficient supply chain that saves time and money without sacrificing service quality.
Agility That Keeps Cargo Moving
Global supply chains are constantly changing. Port congestion, schedule shifts, regulatory updates, and market volatility demand fast, informed decision-making.
With teams on the ground in both Chile and Spain, Logistics Plus provides:
- Faster response times across time zones
- Proactive problem-solving at both origin and destination
- Real-time coordination when conditions change
- Local teams empowered to make decisions
This agility helps customers keep cargo moving — even when the unexpected happens.
Binational Expertise with Global Reach
Success in international trade requires more than transportation — it requires local knowledge. Logistics Plus combines binational expertise with the strength of a global network spanning more than 55 countries worldwide.
- Our Chile–Spain trade-lane specialists understand:
- Local port operations and infrastructure
- Country-specific customs requirements
- Industry-specific shipping challenges
- Cultural and commercial expectations on both sides of the trade
- The importance of cost-effective, customized solutions tailored to our clients’ needs
This dual-country perspective reduces risk, improves compliance, and delivers a smoother customer experience.
Built for Trade Lane Success
Whether moving recurring commercial freight or managing complex, time-critical cargo, Logistics Plus delivers integrated Chile–Spain logistics solutions built around simplicity, speed, and reliability.
By reducing complexity and aligning teams across borders, Logistics Plus helps customers move what matters — efficiently, transparently, and with confidence.
Follow LP Chile on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/logistics-plus-chile/
Built For What’s Next.
by Scott Frederick | Feb 6, 2026 | News
Logistics Plus Recognizes Six LTL Carriers for 2025 Awards
RIST Transport, Pitt Ohio, Lake Erie Trucking, Ward Transport, Dayton Freight, and Estes Express receive honors.
ERIE, PA (February 6, 2026) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is recognizing six less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers for superior performance and partnership in 2025 as part of its annual scorecard review. The 2025 award recipients are as follows:
- RIST Transport: Diamond Award. It’s the first time RIST Transport has received top honors, and it’s the fifth consecutive year it has received an award.
- Pitt Ohio: Titanium Award. Last year’s top carrier placed second in 2025. It’s the third year Pitt Ohio has earned an award.
- Lake Erie Trucking: Platinum Award. It’s the third consecutive year that Lake Erie Trucking has earned an award.
- Ward Transport & Logistics: Gold Award. It’s the eighth time in nine years that Ward has earned an award.
- Dayton Freight: Silver Award. It’s the tenth consecutive year Dayton has earned an award (Dayton has earned recognition every year since the program’s inception).
- Estes Express: Bronze Award. It’s the eighth consecutive year Estes has earned an award.
LP manages over a quarter million freight shipments annually as a recognized top freight brokerage firm. Services are delivered through the Logistics Plus proprietary eShipPlus™ and MyLogisticsPlus™ transportation management systems – online TMS platforms with built-in MyFreightTrends™ business intelligence dashboards. LP also offers shippers truckload, expedited, international freight forwarding, claims management, freight audit & payment, business intelligence, plus many other solutions.
Logistics Plus works with over 50 carriers to deliver LTL services in this concentrated transportation segment. The 2025 annual LTL carrier awards are based on the following performance criteria:
- Share of business volume and freight spend
- Service, claims, and billing performance
- Price competitiveness, speed, and coverage
- Customer service and account representation
- Partnership characteristics and ease of doing business
“This is the tenth year of our annual LTL awards program, and we once again proudly recognize six of our top partners for outstanding performance in 2025,” said Scott Frederick, CMO and LTL Carrier Relations for Logistics Plus. “We have many great performers, and this year it was great to see some of our regional partners really step up their game. Thank you to all our partners for their support.”
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st Century Logistics Company™. With annual global sales approaching $1 billion, Logistics Plus is a leading global provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, project management, business intelligence, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately owned logistics companies, with a presence in over 50 countries worldwide. With its trademark Passion for Excellence™, Logistics Plus is consistently recognized as a great place to work and a top global logistics provider. Learn more at logisticsplus.com.
by Scott Frederick | Feb 5, 2026 | News
“Contrary to the overall market trend, we’ve experienced one of the busiest years… thanks to our diversified portfolio, we’ve been among the least affected by market fluctuations,” said Bahadir Erdil, Global Director – Projects for Logistics Plus, in the January/February edition of Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) magazine. As noted in the article, over the past year, Logistics Plus handled a wide range of cargoes, from hydropower equipment, heat exchangers, wind turbines, pressure vessels, crawler and mobile cranes, brewery tanks, atamarans, and oil rigs. The solar energy sector is also performing exceptionally well, with Turkish solar pane manufacturers and EPC contractors now executing large-scale projects abroad.
Baharid added, “Energy remains the most consistent sector, covering both renewable projects and conventional power generation as well as grid-related investments. Construction and wider infrastructure continue to generate steady volumes, largely linked to industrial expansion and public works.”
View the entire digital edition online and read the country report at https://www.heavyliftpfi.com/digital-editions/january/february-2026-digital-edition/35496.article or by clicking the image below.
Logistics Plus Rebuild Jamaica Logistics recovery efforts are also cited in the magazine on page 104.
by Scott Frederick | Feb 4, 2026 | News
Logistics Plus Earns Great Place to Work Certification for a Ninth Consecutive Year
In anonymous surveys dating back to 2018, employees consistently rate Logistics Plus as a great workplace.
ERIE, PA (February 4, 2026) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the ninth year in a row. The prestigious award is based almost entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Logistics Plus. This year, 91% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 34 points higher than the average U.S. company, and 3 points higher than the composite average of the top 100 best companies in America.
Additional facts from this year’s survey results:
• Over 94% of employees say they are treated fairly regardless of their race, gender, or sexual orientation.
• 94% rate the service that Logistics Plus provides as “excellent.”
• 93% say they are proud to tell others they work here.
• 92% say management is competent at running the business.
• 91% feel good about the ways Logistics Plus contributes to the community.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned through real-time employee feedback on their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Logistics Plus stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
“This coming year, Logistics Plus begins our 30th year,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “When we started LP in 1996, it was just a handful of people and a lot of hope. We grew. We stumbled. We learned. We adapted. No grand plan. No big investor. Just energy, ideas, and a belief that if we worked harder, cared more, and kept showing up, good things would happen — a true Passion for Excellence. As always, our people are the key to our success.”
According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified Great Workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.
Candidates interested in a career with Logistics Plus can visit logisticsplus.com/careers.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate every employee’s experience, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st Century Logistics Company™. With annual global sales approaching $1 billion, Logistics Plus is a leading global provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, project management, business intelligence, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately owned logistics companies, with a presence in over 50 countries worldwide. With its trademark Passion for Excellence™, Logistics Plus is consistently recognized as a great place to work and a top global logistics provider. Learn more at logisticsplus.com.
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