This past weekend, 24 Logistics Plus employees participated in the “LP Open” golf tournament at Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course. Check out the pictures and videos posted to the Logistics Plus Flickr page here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/logisticsplus/sets/72157695906028771/
In case you missed it, Adam Mook, global trade compliance department manager for Logistics Plus, was featured on today’s 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, Adam discusses the global trade agreements, recent Trump administration tariffs, customs broker solutions, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel below.
What is Project Cargo?
Project cargo, also known as project forwarding or project logistics, is the transportation of large, complex, or high-value pieces of equipment, including break bulk shipments, that can move by land, sea, or air. This process involves single or multiple shipments with the help of cranes, trucks, rail, planes, and ships. Furthermore, project cargo tends to have a specific time-frame or specified delivery date that makes these shipments some of the most complex and detailed projects in the entire logistics industry.
Getting Started:
Pre-planning is crucial
Every successful cargo project begins with an organized and detailed plan. Making adequate time to organize and plan every detail of this process can save shippers a significant amount of time and money, while also reducing the risk of unexpected events.
Work on a contingency plan
There is always a chance that unpredictable or unanticipated events can impact the pre-planned strategy. It’s important to consider every alternative and have a backup plan if something goes wrong. Making sure you have an appropriate contingency plan in place can help ensure success with all deliveries.
Execution
Once all plans are in place, it’s time to begin transporting the product. Every country has different protocols when it comes to customs compliance, paper work, duties, exemptions, authorizations, and other considerations that must be followed. Typically, an experienced project cargo manager can assist firms with all the regulatory considerations and budgeting process, as well as providing insights into the shipment design, packaging, routing options, and appropriate choices for final delivery. The execution of project cargo transportation should be just as comprehensive as the pre-planning stage. Based on transit times and other factors, a project cargo manager will meticulously execute the detailed plans while maintaining liability, constant communication, and overall transparency.
Work on constant improvement
Project cargo transportation always has room for improvement. Tracking and analyzing the results of finished projects will lead to further improvements on future shipments.
Why choose Logistics Plus for project cargo and break bulk shipments?
1) We have over 20 years of project cargo expertise
2) Award-winning service and market competitive rates
3) Our global network of people, locations, and resources
4) Cargo visibility and responsiveness to potential problems
5) World-class technology and transportation management tools
If you’re interested in our award-winning service, click below to receive a free project cargo quote today or email us at projectcargo@logisticsplus.com.
Exemptions for 25% duty on steel and 10% on aluminum for Mexico, Canada, and the EU expire midnight tonight!
Trump imposes tariffs on closest allies, Mexico and Europe announce retaliation via Washington Post
Mexico declares tariffs on pork, cranberries and a host of other U.S. products via Washington Post
Logistics Plus India received ten new locomotives at Mundra Port this week as part of our project logistics work with GE Transportation. Locomotives were received under hook and placed on the tracks using two cranes – lowering and aligning each locomotive on the track inch-by-inch. Cool!
Logistics Plus Fulfillment Solutions (LPFS) has opened a new fulfillment center in Dallas, TX. We now have three primary ecommerce fulfillment centers located in Olean, NY, Ontario, CA, and now, Dallas, TX. Logistics Plus can manage your inventory and provide nationwide Amazon FBA prep and storage, direct fulfillment, and omnichannel fulfillment solutions at any or all of these facilities. We can also provide call center services and returns management.
