by Ryan Markiewicz | Jul 17, 2024 | News
Data center logistics involves the efficient movement, storage, and deployment of equipment and resources that keep a data center running smoothly. It involves a lot of planning and organization to ensure everything is in the right place at the right time. Here are some of the critical aspects of data center logistics:
- Planning and procurement: A data center needs a wide range of equipment, from servers and storage devices to cooling systems. Specialists in data center logistics must plan how this equipment will be laid out within the facility to maximize space utilization, airflow, and power distribution.
- Inventory management: Tracking spare parts, critical components, and existing hardware is essential to ensure there’s no downtime during maintenance or upgrades. An efficient inventory within data centers helps maintain a buffer in case of unexpected needs.
- Secure data erasure and disposal: When equipment reaches the end of its useful life, it must be disposed of responsibly. Data center logistics services involve properly disposing of the equipment to protect sensitive information and environmentally friendly disposal practices for retired equipment.
Why Choose Logistics Plus for Your Data Center Logistics Projects?
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Logistics Plus provides outstanding data center logistics and supply chain services through cost-effective operational planning, efficient execution, unparalleled visibility, and exceptional project management. Our teams listen and then design customized and comprehensive supply chain solutions for our clients. Our world-renowned technology suite and customer portal can be operated independently or seamlessly integrated with virtually any ERP, providing data and analytics that drive efficiency and savings.
- Experience: Logistics Plus has been managing complex logistics projects since 1996. Today, we serve clients seeking a one-stop global solution for T1-T4 data center projects in the crypto, AI, and cloud storage sectors. We support projects ranging in size/scope from <1MW modular DCs to 100+MW phased multi-year construction DCs.
- Expertise: Dedicated project planners, managers, and logistics specialists who understand how things work “on “the ground.”
- Reach: Access to our established worldwide network of freight carriers across all modes of transportation, installation service providers, and flexible warehouse locations.
- Passion For Excellence™: We care and find a way to say “yes” in everything we do!
Contact us today at DCS@logisticsplus.com for more information or to discuss your data center logistics needs. Our experienced team has the capabilities to turn your most complex projects into success stories.
by Hannah McCall | Jul 11, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus (LP) is thrilled to announce the strategic expansion of our LP Yacht division into Scandinavia, marking a significant milestone in our growth. With unwavering dedication from our existing LP Scandinavia team, we have broadened the reach of this specialized vertical solution to an even larger market. This expansion comes in response to the recent surge in the project logistics market, enabling Logistics Plus to extend its network across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Our new Scandinavian team is a perfect addition to the LP Family, enhancing our ability to meet niche supply chain demands on a global scale. This expansion aligns seamlessly with the objectives of our global yacht division, which specializes in shipping anything that floats to destinations worldwide. Logistics Plus can now optimize our customers’ supply chains even further, ensuring efficient and reliable services across Scandinavia.
The LP Yacht team offers comprehensive solutions whether we’re working as your 3PL or 4PL partner. Our services encompass transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, business intelligence, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet all your logistics needs.
For more information or to discuss how we can support your logistics requirements, contact our LPY Yacht team at lp.yacht@logisticsplus.com.
by Scott Frederick | Jul 2, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus is Named a 2024 G75 Green Supply Chain Partner for a Second Year
The annual Inbound Logistics list recognizes 75 leading companies focused on green supply chain management.
ERIE, PA (July 1, 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 2024 G75 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics magazine. The list, curated annually by the editors of Inbound Logistics, recognizes 75 companies going above and beyond to prioritize green initiatives and help global supply chains become more sustainable.
“Inbound Logistics editors have determined that Logistics Plus is one of the 75 honorees that ‘walk the walk’ when it comes to commitment to supply chain sustainability,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor for Inbound Logistics. “Given the global environment, it is truly an accomplishment this year.”
“I believe in Karma and doing what is right, and so doing things that are sustainable for the environment is the right thing to do,” said Jim Berlin, Founder & CEO of Logistics Plus. “We invest in EV equipment at our warehouses, we are a 13-year SmartWay Transport Partner, and achieving plastic neutrality the past four years are examples of how we grow without compromising the future.”
The updated G75 list appears in the June 2024 Sustainability edition of Inbound Logistics magazine in both print and digital formats. View the Logistics Plus profile in the digital edition at https://magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/754554366/46/.
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 $600M with more than 1,200 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.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Jul 1, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus Global Projects Director Bahadir Erdil was featured in Hürriyet newspaper on Friday, June 30th. Hürriyet is the second-most circulated newspaper in all of Turkey.
In his featured piece, Bahadir discussed the following topics:
- Logistics Plus Turkey offices and operations
- How the logistics sector faired in the first half of 2024
- Examples of recent projects
- The main challenges faced in energy, project, and heavy-lift logistics
- Overcoming obstacles and challenges
- Advice for young managers in the logistics industry
by Ryan Markiewicz | Jun 21, 2024 | News
The Logistics Plus (LP) Poland team has successfully organized transshipment operations and deliveries of industrial equipment throughout Europe, supporting the shipbuilding, renewable energy, and offshore sectors. In most cases, the technical parameters of the out-of-gauge (OOG) and heavy-lift (HL) cargo forced the team to utilize low-bed trucks, obtain road consents and permits, and secure the convoys with civil escorts for safety.
Here are the descriptions of each project handled by LP Poland in June 2024.
1) Poland Zukowo – Sweden Fliseryd
- One export module (3300L x 2300W x 2700H mm) weighing 2760 kgs.
- One filling station (3850L x 1950W x 3050H mm) weighing 1244 kgs.
- One MR skid (7.1L x 4.15W x 4.15H mm) weighing 17500 kgs.
- Expansion vessel skid (6.5L x3.5W x 3.5H mm) weighing 12500 kgs.
2) Poland Swiebodzin – Poland Gdynia
- Vacuum furnace measuring 5300L x 3300W x 3500H mm weighing 16500 kgs.
3) Poland Dabrowa Tarnowska – Poland Przejazdowo
- Cursor measuring 6708L x 3888W x 3568H mm weighing 12500 kgs.
4) Poland Zukowo – Sweden Gotene
- Export module measuring 3.740L x 2.200W x 2.500H mm weighing 2500 kgs.
- Filling station measuring 3.700L x 1.695W x 2.79H mm weighing 1300 kgs.
5) Stocznia Remontowa in Gdansk
- Re-loaded two 20′ DV containers
6) Poland Elblag – France Alizay
- Two heat exchangers measuring 1180W x 2900L x 3874H mm and 915W x 3300L x 3765H mm.
- The units weighed 12500 kgs. and 8500 kgs.
Photos from these projects can be seen below. To learn more about Logistics Plus Poland, please visit pl.logisticsplus.com.
by Scott Frederick | Jun 18, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus Receives Plastic Neutrality Certification for a Fourth Year
7.9 million pounds of plastic waste collected in the last four years is credited to Logistics Plus.
ERIE, PA (June 18, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has received the official Ocean Integrity Plastic Neutrality Certification for 2023 – a fourth straight year. Last year, Logistics Plus reduced its plastic footprint by supporting the collection of over 77 thousand pounds of marine plastic and waste.
The Ocean Integrity Blue Ocean Plastic Neutral Program allows companies with sustainability initiatives to establish their plastic footprint and reduce it by supporting the collection of marine plastic and waste. One ton of plastic in the ocean can cause up to $33,000 worth of damage to the international economy.
“Logistics Plus has truly made a remarkable impact on reducing plastic waste, having removed an astonishing 3,599,024 kilos of plastic over four years,” said Captain Kieran Kelly, Commissioner, Managing Director for Ocean Integrity. “This impressive achievement is a testament to their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.”
“For the past four years, Logistics Plus has partnered with Ocean Integrity to become plastic neutral through The Blue Ocean Program,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, COO for Logistics Plus. “We are committed to preserving and protecting the oceans and their wildlife while supporting our global sustainability mission. Through this initiative, we have contributed to eliminating thousands of tons of single-use plastics from entering our environment each year.”
About Ocean Integrity
Ocean Integrity’s primary objective is to mitigate the amount of plastic going into the world’s oceans and significantly reduce and remove plastic waste in significant waste collection areas. Ocean Integrity reclaims plastic materials from the sea through innovative techniques that vary based on the size and concentration of the plastic waste material encountered. Learn more about Ocean Integrity and its Blue Ocean Program at oceanintegrity.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 $600M with more than 1,200 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.
