by logisticsplus | Jan 22, 2020 | News
Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight consolidation is a freight strategy that involves combining multiple LTL shipments – all with a common destination – into a full truckload and then shipping it to its final destination. Simply put, rather than shipping direct from the origin to destination with multiple LTL shipments and/or carriers, the shipper is sending all of its freight at once to the final destination. Here are some benefits that LTL freight consolidation offers:
- Pricing simplicity: Receive one quote for a full truckload rather than multiple LTL quotes.
- Improved transit times: Dedicated truckloads mean that all your freight will arrive to the same place at the same time.
- Better shipment transparency: Rather than tracking multiple LTL shipments, focus on one single load.
- Fewer carrier interactions: Fewer carriers means less hassle and interaction.
- Reduced accessorial charges: Rather than paying for the same accessorial on each LTL shipment, only pay them once.
- Increased service levels: A single point of contact and lowered risks due to less handling of the goods.
- Sustainable shipping practices: The carbon footprint is reduced with consolidations since fewer trucks are being used.
Consolidation involves more than just keeping your number of shipments down; LTL freight consolidation represents an opportunity for shippers to find more efficient and cost-effective solutions. However, to freight consolidation does require a higher-level of planning and forecasting within your supply chain. If you are an emerging brand or a small to mid-sized business, a third-party logistics provider can potentially help you combine your LTL shipments that are moving to common destinations.
If you find yourself frequently sending LTL shipments to the same location, contact us today to find out whether freight consolidation is possible for you. If you’d simply like a quote on your next shipment, click the button below.
by logisticsplus | Jan 16, 2020 | News
Global Trade Alert Message:
The United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or USMCA, was officially passed by the Senate today. This new agreement replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and is a major overhaul of the trade rules pertaining to the countries of North America. The biggest changes in the agreement were centered around agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel said, “Farmers, growers, cattlemen, manufacturers, small businesses, big businesses. This is a major step for our whole country.” The pact is now being sent to President Trump’s desk for final approval.
You can read the full news release from USA Today here: www.usatoday.com/usmca-replace-nafta
by logisticsplus | Jan 14, 2020 | News
Logistics Plus is well-known for being an industry-leading freight broker, international freight forwarder, warehousing partner, and third-party logistics (3PL) provider. What you might not know is that, in addition to our traditional 3PL service offerings, we also offer a variety of unique supply chain solutions based on the needs of our clients. Here are 12 services that you may not know about:
- Freight Claims Management and Resolution
- Freight Bill Audit, Payment, and Recovery
- Product Launches and Rollouts
- Dedicated Truckloads with our own NTL Trucks
- Customs Brokerage and Clearance
- Global Trade Compliance and Training
- Over Dimensional and Heavy-Lift Cargo Logistics
- Global Sourcing and Procurement Support
- Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Inventory Management
- Business Intelligence and Technology Solutions
- Cargo Insurance and Financing Solutions
- Linguistics and Translation Services
Visit the Logistics Plus services menu on our website to learn more about our various solutions. You can also request a risk-free supply chain analysis or contact us today for more information.
by logisticsplus | Jan 10, 2020 | News
In case you missed it, Brenden Lalli, Director of IT PMO & Global Product Development, was featured in a recent airing of Business Spotlight on WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is making an impact across the region.
In this segment, Brenden discusses his experience with product development, how technology continues to evolve, his specific role with the company, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel below.
by logisticsplus | Jan 7, 2020 | News
The Logistics Plus Project Cargo Team finished 2019 strong. In the last few months, our cargo experts have managed a variety of projects, including the successful deliveries of gas tanks, stators, heavy reels, transformers, and more (photos included in the video below).
- LP Turkey successfully delivered sulfur furnace tanks to the Netherlands.
- LP USA and Canada successfully completed the transfer of heavy reels across the border.
- LP Belgium safely delivered gas tanks from Antwerp to Poland.
- LP Turkey successfully 200 MT transformers from Turkey to Lithuania.
- LP safely delivered transfer systems from Turkey to Kuwait.
Do you need assistance with your next big project? Contact our award-winning, global team of project cargo and break bulk experts now.
by logisticsplus | Jan 3, 2020 | News
Matt Heinzman
, Asia Trade Lane Manager for Logistics Plus, completed an urgent hand-carry delivery to Shanghai, China for one of our global customers. The customer, needing the parts delivered urgently, called Logistics Plus to schedule the pickup and delivery of goods from Chicago to Shanghai. The challenge for this delivery was that, due to the holiday season, all cargo airlines were completely booked until after the new year.
Once we were informed that the goods were ready to be picked up the Thursday before Christmas, there was no way of catching a same-day international air flight. The only option to deliver this shipment on-time was to complete an in-person, hand-carry delivery. Since a Visa is required to enter China, that limited our employee options for the trip. Matt Heinzman, located in Columbus, Ohio, was the man for this mission. Matt promptly booked a flight from Columbus to Chicago to pick-up the goods late Thursday night and then departed from Chicago to Shanghai the next day with the box of parts in-hand. After roughly 24-hours of traveling, Matt arrived at the Shanghai airport on Saturday afternoon where he met our customer and handed over the parts that were urgently needed.
This urgent delivery is just another example of how Logistics Plus is willing to go above and beyond our customers’ expectations – it’s how we put the “plus” in “logistics.” No matter how difficult the task may seem, Logistics Plus will find a solution. You can read through our online testimonials for more great examples of how we demonstrate our passion for excellence!
