Larry King, Director of Sales Operations for Logistics Plus, was featured on the Business Spotlight program, which is produced in partnership with WPSE Money Radio. Business Spotlight is a monthly 30-minute program that airs regionally and streams globally.
In this month’s Logistics Plus segment, Larry discusses his background, role with the company, the sales approach at Logistics Plus, his interests outside of work, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking below to listen on LP Radio on Spotify.
Logistics Plus is Named a 2024 Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Provider
It’s the second straight year that Logistics Plus has been named to the annual Inbound Logistics magazine list.
ERIE, PA (April 23, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named a Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Provider for 2024 by Inbound Logistics magazine. The list, curated annually by the editors of Inbound Logistics, recognizes 100 logistics companies whose solutions are central to solving transportation, logistics, and supply chain challenges and whose customer successes are well-documented.
“The editorial selection committee had their work cut out for them, especially with all the new entrants and solutions in the market, ultimately selecting only 100 technology solutions leaders from the 400+ candidates who submitted their credentials,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor for Inbound Logistics. “Our Top 100 list provides crucial decision support for our audience, all the more important this year considering the need and the innovations coming online.”
The world keeps changing, and businesses need world-class technology to meet their growing demands. MyLogisticsPlus™ is an example of a powerful Logistics Plus custom-built portal personalized to meet all of a business’s integration, order processing, transportation management, invoicing, and reporting requirements.
Additionally, as shown in the following video, Logistics Plus is a long-time strategic partner of WiseTech Global, where it continues to push the boundaries of its global CargoWise application and its many modules to support cargo management, freight forwarding, warehousing, reporting, and more.
About Inbound Logistics
Inbound Logistics (IL) is the pioneering magazine empowering demand-driven enterprises. IL’s educational mission is to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost increases by aligning supply to demand and adjusting enterprise functions to support that paradigm shift. More information about demand-driven enterprise practices is available at inboundlogistics.com.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. LP works in the background to help businesses manage their supply chains in an ever-changing world. Founded in 1996, today LP has annual global sales of over $500M with more than 1,000 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. LP is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies, a top 3PL provider, a top 100 logistics company, a top freight brokerage and warehousing provider, and a great place to work. With a Passion For Excellence™, its employees put the PLUS in LOGISTICS by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
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 April 2024.
1) Humanitarian Aid
LP Poland organized and managed the transportation of humanitarian aid for scouts fighting in the war in Ukraine.
2) Fingerboard
The LP Poland team delivered a fingerboard to Scotland, weighing 7,000 kgs and measuring 4.7 x 4.1 meters.
3) Yacht
LP Poland successfully transported a 3,500-kg yacht from Italy to Poland. The yacht measured 10.8 x 2.5 x 3.3 meters.
4) Forklifts
The LP Poland team transported six units of caterpillar forklifts from China to Ukraine. Photos from these projects can be seen below. To learn more about Logistics Plus Poland, please visit pl.logisticsplus.com.
Logistics Plus Senior Vice President, Global Government Solutions Derek Berlin recently moderated a panel discussion on Risk Management at the 2024 U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum Discussion. This is the second annual public forum hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the U.S. government on activating U.S. private sector support for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. You can watch a replay of that panel discussion below.
Logistics Plus Ranks 82nd Among Transport Topics 2024 Top 100 North American Logistics Companies
Logistics Plus was also again named as a Top Dry Storage Warehousing Firm and a Top Freight Brokerage Firm.
ERIE, PA (April 16, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named to the annual Transport Topics Top 100 list of North America’s largest logistics companies based on gross revenue for the most recent 12-month period. Logistics Plus moved up the rankings to the 82nd spot after making the list for the first time in 2023 in the final 100th spot. Logistics Plus also ranked as the 38th largest dry storage warehousing firm and the 66th largest freight brokerage firm.
“Soft freight market conditions have been placing financial strain on third-party logistics providers for the past couple of years with an oversupply of truck capacity driving down rates and squeezing brokers’ margins,” said Seth Clevenger, managing editor of features and multimedia at Transport Topics. “Despite this challenging business environment, the industry’s top 3PLs have continued to drive improvements in supply chain efficiency for their shipper customers.”
“Logistics is in our DNA,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “As the world keeps changing, we find creative ways to help our customers adapt and succeed. Our passion for excellence has taken us in newer and newer directions as we have grown every year over the past 27 years.”
Also this month, Logistics Plus was named a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 2024 by Inbound Logistics magazine.
About Transport Topics
Since 1935, Transport Topics has been the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. When it comes to major issues, industry events, and new developments, TT journalists get the story first and get it right, keeping readers informed about all aspects of the trucking industry and helping them stay ready for what’s to come. Explore the latest at https://www.ttnews.com.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
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Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. LP works in the background to help businesses manage their supply chains in an ever-changing world. Founded in 1996, today LP has annual global sales of over $500M with more than 1,000 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. LP is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies, a top 3PL provider, a top 100 logistics company, a top freight brokerage and warehousing provider, and a great place to work. With a Passion For Excellence™, its employees put the PLUS in LOGISTICS by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough appeared on NPR’s 4/2/24 edition of Marketplace to comment on how shippers are coping with supply chain disruptions. She described how the closure of the Port of Baltimore is affecting business.
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Larry King, Director of Sales Operations for Logistics Plus, was featured on the Business Spotlight program, which is produced in partnership with WPSE Money Radio. Business Spotlight is a monthly 30-minute program that airs regionally and streams globally.
ERIE, PA (April 23, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named a Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Provider for 2024 by Inbound Logistics magazine. The list, curated annually by the editors of Inbound Logistics, recognizes 100 logistics companies whose solutions are central to solving transportation, logistics, and supply chain challenges and whose customer successes are well-documented.
Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager 