It is my pleasure to report that Bahadir Erdil, Managing Director of LP Turkey and LP Global Projects Director, has named Basar Kandil as Deputy General Manager of LP Turkey.
This is greatly deserved as Basar is one of the best Project Logistics experts in the region. He is known and respected by all the folks who came up with him, many of who are now leaders in several of the big companies. And he knows all modes of transportation, not just “the hard stuff.” (And as Bahadir says, he knows EVERY DETAIL ?)
Basar is also a great husband and Dad (and is the opposite of Bahadir—very cool, calm, and collected. Ying and Yang. And wonderful friends. LP through and through. We are lucky to have him.
Please join me in congratulating Basar. Very proud and happy.
(Logistics Plus employees Tom Kelly and Mario Lizaola stand in front of the new racking system installed at our Chino, CA warehouse)
The Logistics Plus Chino, CA warehouse recently received a new racking system thanks to Ziglift Material Handling. The 566,000 square foot warehouse had an Interlake Selective Racking System installed, capable of storing up to 12,000 pallet positions. The customized system can store extra-long pallets by utilizing a third “middle” row in each aisle rack to accommodate the unique depth of the pallets. Although the design was challenging, the Ziglift team successfully minimized the loss of pallet positions and the system’s overall footprint.
Logistics Plus Regional Director of Warehousing Tom Kelly said, “Working with the Ziglift team couldn’t have been easier. Their team executed our racking project to our exact needs and opened up much-needed pallet positions. I’d recommend anyone in need of warehouse racking to look no further. They are tremendous partners and friends to Logistics Plus.”
About Ziglift Material Handling Since its founding in 2001, Ziglift has provided fully integrated warehouse storage solutions to its customers across the nation. Through high-volume purchasing and procured distribution channels, its extensive catalog of equipment and material handling solutions continues to grow. As one of the leading buyers of new & used racking, its large inventory allows it to offer exceptionally lower lead times, and its volume pricing makes it even more affordable to get the storage system that is right for its customers. Find them online at www.ziglift.com.
Some people say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” If that’s the case, then this video (52 pictures) is worth 52,000 words 🙂 Shown below, and on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel, you can watch a recap of some of the projects handled by the Logistics Plus Belgium team in 2021 (with help from other LP offices, of course).
Located near the Port of Antwerp, Logistics Plus Belgium provides total logistics management, international freight forwarding, inland ground freight, project cargo and project management, import and export services, warehousing and distribution, global trade compliance services, and logistics and technology solutions.
If you’re located in Antwerp, or any other surrounding community, your friends at Logistics Plus are ready to help! Contact our team of experts today.
ICYMI: Laurie Benjamin, hospitality director, FF&E, Logistics Plus Inc. was interviewed last month at HX: The Hotel Experience conference in New York City. Exhibitors at HX: The Hotel Experience Powered By AAHOA shared innovative products, offering solutions to a variety of challenges faced by hotel operators and guests. A copy of the interview is shown below. You can read the full article online at https://thehotelexperience.com/hx-exhibitors-a-closer-look-at-operations-experts-part-2/.
The HX conference and expo offers unparalleled opportunities to experience today’s must-have hospitality innovations. The exhibit floor gives hotel owners/operators, brands, management and purchasing companies, and other industry executives direct access to a comprehensive range of operating supplies, equipment, and manging expertise, from extraordinary guest amenities and GRM technology to back-of-house products and systems that improve overall profitability. Held in conjunction with BDNY (Boutique Design New York) and ICFF (International Furniture Fair) at Manhattan’s Javits Center, HX is where trends, tech and ops seamlessly merge.
The Logistics Plus (LP) Miami office opened on August 1st, 2021. The idea originated ten years ago with the intent to increase cargo flow between the United States and Latin America. Based in the heart of the commercial area of Miami and near the Miami airport, this office specializes in Latin American distribution, international freight forwarding, and warehousing.
Although the main focus is on developing the Latin American market, the LP Miami team is looking forward to assisting all customers in the Logistics Plus global network.
Logistics Plus Miami Branch Manager Oscar Cabrales said, “Opening the LP Miami office and warehouse was a dream come true. There were several people involved who have worked with this group for years. Now, we couldn’t be more proud to officially be a part of the Logistics Plus family.”
For all requests involving the Miami team, please email miami@logisticsplus.com. We thank you for all current business and future opportunities, and we look forward to assisting you!
Logistics Plus Miami
2186 NW 89th Place
Doral, FL 33172
In November 2021, the Canadian federal government announced that truck drivers crossing the border from the United States into Canada would need to be fully vaccinated by January 15th, 2022. Now, the government is backing down from its vaccine mandate for Canadian truckers just three days before it was set to go into effect. The mandate still applies to American truck drivers going into Canada, however.
The government faced pressure from the trucking industry to drop the mandate saying that it would result in an even more significant driver shortage and would put additional strain on supply chains amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) estimated that the government mandate would have forced roughly 16,000 cross-border drivers off the road. With more than two-thirds of the $511 billion in goods traded between Canada and the United States, the trucking industry is key.
Some people say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” If that’s the case, then this video (52 pictures) is worth 52,000 words 🙂 Shown below, and on the Logistics Plus 
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