by logisticsplus | Feb 22, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus Opens New Miami, Florida Warehouse
Totaling over 182,000 square feet, it is the company’s second warehouse in Miami.
ERIE, PA (February 22, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of a new 182 thousand square foot warehouse at 9575 NW 174th Street, in Miami, Florida. Logistics Plus also has a facility in Doral, Florida, from which it has been operating for the past two years.
The new facility has 25 doors, 32-foot ceilings, 38 trailer positions, and a special 16×20′ oversized ramp door for OOG cargo and equipment, including automotive, yachts, boats, and maritime projects.
“We are proud to expand our growing operations here in southern Florida,” said Oscar Cabrales, Branch Manager for Logistics Plus Miami. ” With our new warehouse, we can continue providing world-class warehousing solutions for distributions, project cargo, pick pack and ship fulfillment, and anything our clients need for the South Florida market. Our facility will also be the gateway to our rapidly growing Caribbean and Latin American import and export operations.”
To learn more, visit logisticsplus.com/miami or email mimisales@logisticsplus.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.
by logisticsplus | Feb 21, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus and its founder and CEO, Jim Berlin, were featured in the February 21, 2024 issue of Erie Times-News newspaper. Logistics Plus COO Yuriy Ostapyak was also quoted in the article. A reprint is included below, along with a link to the online version.
https://www.goerie.com/story/business/2024/02/21/logistics-plus-founder-jim-berlin-erie-pa-leads-company-rapid-growth-ge-wework-google-ukraine-war/72111350007/
by logisticsplus | Feb 21, 2024 | News
Does your U.S. business import goods that will ultimately be exported to customers outside the United States? If yes, your business might be using a class 6 warehouse, also known as a “manufacturing warehouse” or “bonded manufacturing warehouse.” A class 6 manufacturing warehouse is a special type of bonded facility authorized by customs authorities that allows for the in-bond manufacturing or processing of goods using imported materials or materials subject to internal revenue taxes. These manufactured goods can then be exported or, in some cases, sold domestically under specific regulations.
The import/export benefits of using a class 6 manufacturing warehouse include:
- Reduced duty payments: Importers can defer or even avoid paying import duties on materials used in manufacturing until the finished product is exported. This can significantly improve cash flow and reduce upfront costs.
- Increased flexibility: Importers can adapt their products to different markets or customer specifications by modifying them within the warehouse.
- Improved logistics: By combining import and manufacturing in one location, importers can streamline their supply chain and simplify logistics.
- Enhanced competitiveness: By manufacturing goods closer to the target market, exporters can reduce transportation costs and offer more competitive prices.
- Increased control over quality: Exporters can ensure product quality by directly overseeing the manufacturing process within the warehouse.
- Access to new markets: Manufacturing in a bonded warehouse can help exporters comply with specific import regulations in certain countries, opening up new market opportunities.
It’s important to note that:
- Class 6 manufacturing warehouses have specific regulations and requirements established by customs authorities. Obtaining and maintaining a license can be complex (if needed, Logistics Plus can help).
- Not all types of goods are eligible for manufacturing in a class 6 warehouse (Logistics Plus can help you determine whether your goods are eligible).
- Recordkeeping and security protocols are stringent within these facilities (Again, Logistics Plus can help with some or all of this).
Overall, class 6 warehouses can offer significant benefits to importers and exporters seeking to optimize their supply chains, reduce costs, and access new markets. They also work well in tandem with class 3 warehouses.
Logistics Plus currently has a class 3 bonded warehouse in Strongsville, OH (Cleveland), with additional class 3 manufacturing warehouses available soon in Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Memphis, TN; and Phoenix, AZ. Logistics Plus can help import goods and store them at one of our class 3 bonded warehouses until they are ready to go to your class 6 warehouse for final manufacturing and export. If you currently don’t have a class 6 warehouse, Logistics Plus can help find or staff one for you.
Check out this U.S. CBP online guide to the various classes of bonded warehouses.
Contact Us to learn more about Logistics Plus warehouse solutions.
by logisticsplus | Feb 8, 2024 | News
The Logistics Plus Egypt team completed a fascinating project, handling the shipment of exquisite replicas of Egyptian pharaoh statues and a decorative sarcophagus. Demonstrating a blend of reverence for historical art and logistic mastery, the task involved the creation of custom-made crates designed to protect these artifacts.
Crafted to echo the grandeur of Egypt’s rich past, each replica required individualized packaging solutions. Our specialists developed bespoke crating, considering every contour and feature, ensuring these replicas were transported with the honor befitting royalty. With the dignified stance of the pharaohs and the sarcophagus, the statues were secured within robust enclosures, ready for their journey.
The project presented a unique opportunity to exhibit Logistics Plus Egypt’s commitment to delivering specialized shipping solutions. From the careful packing within our facilities to overseeing the loading process, meticulous attention to detail was paramount. Our global network was instrumental in maneuvering these replicas, ensuring they reached their destination in perfect condition.
To learn more about Logistics Plus Egypt, please visit eg.logisticsplus.com.
by logisticsplus | Feb 6, 2024 | News
Gretchen Blough, customs brokerage manager, and Scott Motter, manager of safety, compliance, and warehousing, were both featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program from WPSE Money Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays and Saturdays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is making an impact across the region.
In this special segment, Gretchen and Scott discuss the company’s new Customs bonded warehouse in Strongsville, OH, future bonded warehouses, and other customs and warehousing topics.
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.
by logisticsplus | Feb 6, 2024 | News
Logistics Plus Earns ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification for a Seventh Consecutive Year
In anonymous surveys, employees continue to rate Logistics Plus as a great workplace.
ERIE, PA (February 6, 2024) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the seventh year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what the company’s current 450+ USA-based employees say about their experience working at Logistics Plus. 94% of employees say Logistics Plus is a great place to work. That is 37 percentage points higher than the average U.S. company.
Additional facts from this year’s survey results:
- 97% of employees say they are treated fairly regardless of their race.
- 96% rate the service that Logistics Plus provides as “excellent.”
- 96% feel that management is competent at running the business.
- 98% are willing to give extra to get the job done.
- 94% feel good about the ways Logistics Plus contributes to the community.
- 94% feel a sense of pride when they look at what the company has accomplished.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Logistics Plus stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
“This is very cool and very humbling,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. ” We really are a special company that does things differently. Of all the awards we receive, my favorite is the great place to work. It’s tough to keep everybody happy at any company. But I think we’ve successfully created a place where people can have a lot of freedom, make mistakes, learn from them, rise up, and grow with a cool, global company.”
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.
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.
