Hand Carry from Jamestown, NY to Puebla, Mexico in 16 Hours!

by | Mar 11, 2014 | News

We got a call from a customer of ours on Friday around 11 am for a shipment from NY that had to be delivered RIGHT AWAY.  Emily Grein took off to go get the freight while Abi booked her a flight from Buffalo. We also called the customer to make sure that the freight was ready for Emily when she got there (since the plane was leaving in a couple of hours).
Emily made it to the gate in Buffalo JUST IN TIME to make the flight to Atlanta and then connect to a flight to Mexico City where Liz, FT, Pepe, and the Logistics Plus Mexico team did a bang-up job getting a driver to meet her at the airport, clear customs and deliver the freight AT 2:53 IN THE MORNING.
16 hours from the time we were notified until we delivered to Puebla, Mexico. How cool is that?
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Port Congestion Notice

by | Mar 5, 2014 | News

Please note that port congestion along the US west coast is continuing, and US east coast ports are becoming congested as well. Norfolk, in particular, is experiencing congestion due to record-setting container volumes. New York/Newark has been experiencing congestion due to the unusually harsh winter weather.

Canada is not immune to the delays being experienced at US ports.  Non- union truckers began protests last week at the Port of Vancouver, and this weekend the unionized truckers  (UTA) voted unanimously to go on strike Wednesday, March 5th, and the strike is continuing as of this posting.  Please see this link for more information: Vancouver Port Shutdown.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Logistics Plus operations specialist.

In-House Compliance Training

by | Feb 13, 2014 | News

We offer these topics and tailor them to your company’s products:

  • Export Regulations & Compliance:  U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
  • Creating an Effective Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP)
  • Developing an Export Strategy:  Exploring International Markets & Creating an Export Marketing Plan
  • Understanding NAFTA and other U.S. Free Trade Agreements
  • Export Regulations & Compliance:  U.S. State Department International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Understanding Incoterms® 2010 and Creating Export Quotations
  • Export Procedures & Documentation Training:  Basics of Exporting
  • Export Procedures & Documentation Training:  Advanced Export Logistics Training
  • Introduction to Importing
  • Import Entry Process
  • Importer Security Filings
  • Duty Drawback
  • Chapter 98 Returns to the US
  • Duty Drawback
  • Valuation for Customs Purposes
And did you know that your company may be eligible for reimbursement from your state government for this training?  Contact Adam Mook, LPI Compliance Department Manager at 814-464-1722 or adam.mook@logisticsplus.com for details.

Logistics Plus Offers New Rail Service in Indonesia

by | Jan 31, 2014 | News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Logistics Plus Offers New Rail Service in Indonesia

Erie, PA, January 30, 2014- Logistics Plus Indonesia / PT Sentra Logistik has opened a $2.5 million rail freight services facility at the Cikarang Dry Port, West Java.  Logistics Plus will manage international forwarding, supply chain management, offshore logistics base, project, and domestic transportation.  The Cikarang terminal/station is managed by Cikarang Dry Port (CDP), while the rail facilities and infrastructures are managed by the state-owned railroad company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI).

The new facility provides one-stop services for distribution and logistics needs, including overnight rail service between Jakarta and Surabaya.  This venture will also have the added benefit of reducing ever-increasing road traffic on Pantura Road.  In 2013, as many as 23 million containers were distributed by rail in Indonesia. Those numbers are projected to reach around 60 million containers in 2020.
The decision to open the facility is an extension of Logistics Plus’ commitment to maintain and help develop a strong, evolving distribution and logistics service in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.