by Scott Frederick | Jan 6, 2026 | News
Why “more space” isn’t the goal—network flexibility is.
For Fortune 1000 manufacturers and distributors, warehousing is no longer just a place to store inventory. It’s a performance engine that influences service levels, cash flow, resiliency, and total landed cost. Yet many enterprises are facing the same constraints: labor pressures, rising customer expectations, shifting inventory strategies, and the need to respond quickly when demand or supply conditions change.
That’s why more organizations are turning to outsourced warehousing solutions—not simply to find capacity, but to gain flexible, scalable execution without taking on the fixed cost and complexity of expanding their internal footprint.
1) The market is shifting from “warehouses” to warehouse networks
Enterprise shippers are increasingly optimizing networks, not single buildings. The goal is to place inventory closer to demand, reduce transportation spend, shorten lead times, and build resilience into distribution—particularly during seasonal surges, promotions, port disruptions, and supplier variability.
In practice, that means many Fortune 1000 organizations are adding:
- Regional overflow capacity for peak periods
- Multi-node fulfillment to improve delivery performance
- Staging and transload options to reduce congestion and dwell time
- Flexible contract models that allow for volume swings
This is one reason 3PLs continue to grow in importance as companies outsource more operational complexity, including fulfillment and returns
Where Logistics Plus fits: Logistics Plus describes a North American warehousing network of over 11 million square feet (plus additional warehousing worldwide), designed to be “just the right size, in just the right place, for just the right length of time.”
2) Warehouse labor constraints are accelerating investment in process and technology
Even companies with strong operational discipline are finding that labor availability and cost can change the economics of in-house warehousing. That’s driving renewed emphasis on:
- Standardized processes
- Measurable KPIs and continuous improvement
- Modern labor management approaches
- Technology that makes operations less dependent on scarce labor
Industry outlook coverage continues to highlight labor tightness and efficiency pressure as drivers behind warehouse modernization and automation adoption.
Where Logistics Plus fits: For enterprise customers, the differentiator isn’t “can you warehouse product?”—it’s whether the 3PL can engineer consistent execution across multiple facilities while remaining responsive when requirements change.
3) WMS modernization is becoming a boardroom issue
Many enterprise shippers are discovering that their current WMS environment can’t keep up with new demands—especially in integration, visibility, and automation support. Industry reporting on “next-gen WMS” emphasizes scalability, adaptability, and readiness for AI/automation integrations as critical requirements.
What to ask a 3PL (enterprise-ready tech questions):
- Do your technology solutions integrate with our ERP, OMS, TMS, and carrier stack?
- Do you support EDI/API connections and customer-specific reporting?
- How do you handle inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and traceability?
- What visibility do we get (real-time dashboards, exception alerts, KPIs)?
Where Logistics Plus fits: In warehousing evaluations, LP’s value proposition is positioned as operations-first—solving warehousing challenges in “the real world,” supported by systems and reporting that match enterprise governance needs.
4) “Speed to deploy” is now a differentiator
Fortune 1000 logistics teams are increasingly measured on how quickly they can respond to disruption—without sacrificing compliance or performance. Outsourced warehousing solutions can support:
- Fast overflow capacity during peaks
- Contingency plans for supplier delays
- New product launches and promotions
- Market expansions and new customer onboarding
Where Logistics Plus fits: Logistics Plus can implement warehousing solutions quickly (engineering, labor, process, systems integration), not just offer a rate.
5) The best 3PL partners combine scale and agility
Enterprise shippers often feel stuck choosing between:
- Very large providers that can be slow, rigid, or standardized, and
- Smaller providers that are nimble but limited in network reach or capacity
A strong outsourced warehousing partner bridges that gap: enterprise-grade capability with a hands-on operating model.
Where Logistics Plus fits: The Logistics Plus North American footprint (11M+ sq ft) aligns with scaling expectations, while the company’s positioning emphasizes tailoring solutions to business needs and time horizons rather than forcing “one-size-fits-all” programs.
How to Choose an Outsourced Warehousing Partner
(Fortune 1000 Checklist)
- Network fit
- Do they have the facilities you need—now and in the future?
- Can they support multi-region distribution and growth?
- Operational capability
- Receiving, putaway, storage, pick/pack, outbound
- Cross-dock/transload
- Value-added services (labeling, kitting, light assembly)
- Returns processing (if needed)
- Governance and performance
- SLAs, KPIs, business reviews
- Inventory accuracy and cycle count programs
- Quality and compliance standards
- Technology integration
- WMS visibility and reporting
- ERP/OMS/TMS integration options
- Security posture and data reliability expectations (especially as AI and automation adoption grow)
- Commercial flexibility
- Scalability for peaks and promotions
- Contract structures that match volume reality
- Transparent cost drivers
Why Logistics Plus for Enterprise Warehousing?
Logistics Plus provides warehousing and distribution services across North America, with over 11 million square feet of commercial warehouse space, plus additional global facilities, supporting customers who need flexible solutions and real-world execution.
For Fortune 1000 manufacturers and distributors, the ideal outcome is not just outsourced storage—it’s a warehousing program that improves service, lowers total cost, and scales with business change.
If your organization is evaluating outsourced warehousing solutions—for overflow, regional distribution, fulfillment, or network resilience—Logistics Plus can help assess your requirements and recommend a right-sized program for the right locations and timelines.
Talk to our warehousing team to review your network needs and identify capacity options.
by Scott Frederick | Dec 22, 2025 | News
When the world changes… what matters most is how you deliver. In 2025, Logistics Plus delivered more than freight. We delivered moments… milestones… and missions that mattered. This year was about partnerships. Customers. Carriers. Teams. Communities. This is what we delivered together. Across the globe, our teams moved the extraordinary. From heavy industrial cargo… To complex project lifts… To time-critical deliveries that help rebuild communities. Each move planned, coordinated, and executed with one goal — to deliver it right.
Our growth in North America continues with the acquisition of Chicago-based Load Delivered Logistics, adding more phenomenal talent to our workplace and enhancing our transportation management solutions. 2025 also marked continued global growth… Welcoming new offices, new teams, and deeper local expertise in places like Chile, South Korea, Pakistan, and Spain, with expanded operations and capabilities in many other countries worldwide.
Now, as Logistics Plus enters its 30th year in business, we have over 1,400 employees serving thousands of customers in over fifty-five countries around the world. But one special delivery embodied everything we believe in. From West Point to Erie… A trophy representing grit, teamwork, dedication, and excellence… Trusted to our care. And delivered home — where a community gathered to celebrate what teamwork truly means. Because logistics is never just about cargo. It’s about people. The relationships we build. The communities we support. And the pride our teams bring to every single move.
As we close out 2025, we’re proud of what we’ve delivered… And even more excited for what’s ahead. Because when the world changes… Logistics Plus delivers.
Thank you for your support in 2025, and all the best in 2026!
by Scott Frederick | Dec 17, 2025 | News
The Weight of Greatness documentary, a Trench Life film presented by the Joe Moore Award, gives you a look at what it takes to move the biggest trophy in college sports…the Joe Moore Award. With the help of Logistics Plus, Aaron Taylor and the Joe Moore Award team pack up the trophy from Army, the recipient of the 2024 Joe Moore Award and move it to Erie, Pennsylvania before it makes its way to the 2025 winner. This is the first chapter in that story.
Learn more at logisticsplus.com/joemooreaward.
by Scott Frederick | Dec 11, 2025 | Testimonials
“I wanted to take a moment to recognize the outstanding support I’ve received from Jeff Houpt. (We) previously used a different logistics company, and their 800 number often left me being transferred from department to department with little resolution. Since transitioning to Logistics Plus, Jeff has been an absolute game-changer for me and for (vendor) shipments coming to (us). His regional presence and strong familiarity with (our requirements) have made an incredible difference. Having a direct contact who is responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive has significantly improved my workflow. Jeff’s communication and assistance on every delivery we’ve handled together have been exceptional, and I truly appreciate the level of service he provides. I wanted you to know how much I value Jeff’s support and the positive impact he’s had on our projects.”
– Project Manager for Healthcare Organization
by Scott Frederick | Dec 5, 2025 | News
Cross-border shipping between the United States, Mexico, and Canada continues to grow at record volumes — and so do the complexities. Tariffs, customs documentation, Importer of Record requirements, in-bond transit rules, labeling laws (such as Mexico’s NOM standards), fluctuating capacity, and border inspections all create risk for shippers without the right logistics partner.
Logistics Plus simplifies cross-border transportation by bringing together transportation management, customs brokerage coordination, real-time shipment visibility, and bilingual, in-market operations into one integrated service platform — delivering reliable, compliant freight movement across North America.
Whether shipping LTL, full truckload, rail, or intermodal, LP helps manufacturers, distributors, and retailers ship confidently across borders while lowering cost and stress.
North America’s Most Strategic Cross-Border Gateway: Laredo, Texas
LP’s core U.S.-Mexico operations center around the Laredo, Texas / Nuevo Laredo, Mexico border crossing, the largest trade corridor between the U.S. and Mexico and the busiest inland port in North America.
Why Laredo matters:
- Handles nearly 50% of all U.S.–Mexico trade
- 18,000+ commercial truck crossings daily
- Dedicated commercial bridge lanes
- 14 lanes of continuous freight movement
- Operating 7 days per week
Industries heavily supported through this gateway include:
- Automotive & parts
- Electronics & components
- Metals (steel, aluminum, copper)
- Solar & renewable energy equipment
- Industrial manufacturing
End-to-End Cross-Border Transportation Services
Logistics Plus provides fully managed northbound and southbound freight services between:
- United States ↔ Mexico
- United States ↔ Canada
Services include:
- LTL, FTL, Flatbed, Rail & Intermodal
- Cross-dock & consolidation
- Drayage and transloading
- In-bond freight movements
- Importer of Record set-up
- Customs brokerage coordination
- Freight audit & pay (FAP)
- Shipment tracking & real-time visibility
- Single consolidated invoice
Southbound Freight: U.S. to Mexico
Shipping into Mexico requires careful navigation of customs documentation, NOM labeling compliance, and Importer of Record requirements.
LP manages every step:
- Mode selection & pricing
- S.–Mexico customs documentation
- Importer of Record setup (if needed)
- In-bond processing (when applicable)
- Coordination with Mexican brokers & carriers
- Cross-border drayage and final-mile delivery
- Optional additional insurance coverage
- Single itemized invoice for transportation + customs
Shipment Flow
- Pre-alert documentation sent at departure
- Freight arrives at border
- Customs clearance conducted
- Border crossing completed
- Final delivery via Mexico-based LP carrier partners
Northbound Freight: Mexico to the U.S.
Northbound shipments face many of the same regulatory hurdles—but often with even higher scrutiny.
LP ensures compliance and velocity by providing:
- Bilingual customs and operations teams
- Time-zone aligned North American support
- Importer of Record creation (if required)
- S. in-bond processing
- Cross-border drayage coordination
- Final-mile U.S. delivery
Shipment Flow
- LP Mexico gathers customs documentation
- Transportation and drayage arranged
- Export/Import clearance completed
- Border crossing executed
- United States final delivery with LP carrier network
U.S.–Canada Cross-Border Services
LP also provides the same fully managed northbound and southbound services between the U.S. and Canada, including:
- Customs documentation preparation
- Importer of Record management
- In-bond transit processing
- Border drayage and clearance
- Carrier coordination
- Full shipment visibility from pickup to delivery
With operational teams on both sides of the border, LP removes friction from a process many forwarders outsource or partially support.
Advanced In-Transit & Capacity Solutions
Logistics Plus leverages advanced digital freight platforms to enhance both capacity coverage and transit optimization.
Through Cargado carrier access, LP connects customers to:
- 1,500+ vetted carriers
- 200,000 available trucks
- 450,000 trailers across the U.S. and Mexico
This allows:
- Faster booking
- Wider capacity coverage even during peak seasons
- Competitive market pricing
- Improved on-time performance
Implementation Process: Getting Customers Operational
LP provides hands-on onboarding and operational setup typically completed within ~60 days.
Key setup steps include:
- Credit and account qualification
- Evaluation of current Customs Brokerage relationships
- Importer of Record authorization setup (if needed)
- Present/validate required customs documentation
- Determine border crossings and lanes
- Mexico NOM labeling compliance verification
- Ideally performed at origin for fastest transit
- Border labeling remains an option but may increase inspection delays
- LP operations and compliance teams work closely with customers to eliminate potential border bottlenecks before first shipment dispatch.
Why Shippers Choose Logistics Plus for Cross-Border Freight
LP combines what most providers separate:
- Transportation management
- Customs coordination
- Compliance expertise
- Bilingual operations teams
- Advanced technology platforms
- Full truckload and LTL capacity
- Single invoice billing
- Dedicated service accountability
This results in fewer vendors, fewer problems, and faster results — all managed under the direction of one trusted logistics partner.
One North American Logistics Partner — End to End
Whether you ship:
- Weekly palletized LTL into Mexico
- Dedicated weekly truckloads from Monterrey to the Midwest
- Rail shipments of industrial components
- Automotive or electronics freight across North America
Logistics Plus manages the entire cross-border supply chain.
Get Started with Cross-Border Shipping Today
Our cross-border freight specialists are ready to build a solution customized to your lanes, commodities, compliance requirements, and transit goals.
Contact Logistics Plus to request a cross-border freight assessment or pricing quote today.
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