Logistics Plus Global HQ Raises Ukraine Flag

Logistics Plus Global HQ Raises Ukraine Flag

ukraine flag HQIn addition to setting up a fundraising website (now nearly $600K in relief aid) for the Logistics Plus Ukraine team, Logistics Plus has raised the Ukrainian flag at our Global Headquarters in Erie, PA, as a sign of support.

Typically, only the United States and Pennsylvania flags fly atop the building during the winter. Once spring arrives, Logistics Plus proudly raises flags from 50 countries atop Union Station – home of our global headquarters in Erie, Pennsylvania. The flags – each representing the nationality of one of our employees or a country we do business in, have been a staple of the building since our founder, Jim Berlin, purchased it in 2003.

As a reminder, you can donate to the Logistics Plus Ukraine fund and read updates on the situation here: https://lpukrainerelief.com/.

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Frank Knafelz Interview on WPSE Business Spotlight

Frank Knafelz Interview on WPSE Business Spotlight

WPSE Business SpotlightLogistics Plus Senior Vice President Frank Knafelz was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program from 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, Frank discusses his background, the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) vertical, warehousing and e-commerce, recent growth, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking the audio link below.

Logistics Plus Re-Certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for a Fifth Consecutive Year

Logistics Plus Re-Certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for a Fifth Consecutive Year

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Logistics Plus Re-Certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for a Fifth Consecutive Year

In anonymous surveys, employees continue to rate Logistics Plus as a great workplace.

Logistics Plus Re-Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for a Fifth Consecutive YearERIE, PA (March 3, 2022) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the fifth year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Logistics Plus. This year, 93% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 36 percentage points higher than the average U.S. company.

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™ isn’t something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. “It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Logistics Plus is one of the best companies to work for in the country.”

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“I always say business is tough enough as is, we didn’t need this pandemic that made it so much tougher,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “But due to our phenomenal employees—their strength, their energy, their dedication, their time and commitment to success, their passion for excellence, we have navigated these tough times and our workplace remains strong. I am very proud.”

View the Logistics Plus Great Place to Work company profile and rating summary online at https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7008084.

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Looking to grow your career with a cool, global logistics company that puts its people first? According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss and have a rewarding career at a Certified great workplace. Visit the Logistics Plus careers page online at www.logisticsplus.com/careers.

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About Great Place to Work Certification
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified. Learn more at greaplacetowork.com.

A 21st Century Logistics Company

About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company that provides freight transportation, Warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded 25 years ago in Erie, PA, by Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With its trademark Passion For Excellence™, Logistics Plus employees put the ‘plus’ in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices, warehouses, and agents located in Erie, PA; Aurora, CO; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Dayton, NJ; Des Moines, IA; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Olean, NY; San Francisco, CA; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Uganda; and Ukraine; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

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Scott G. Frederick
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Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Gretchen Blough on Marketplace

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Gretchen Blough on Marketplace

Gretchen BloughThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has not only driven up supply chain costs, but it’s also endangered colleagues. Gretchen Blough, Customs Brokerage Manager at Logistics Plus, makes another appearance on Marketplace, Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, to describe what she’s been dealing with in the logistics industry.

You can listen to the complete “The Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Rippling Through the Customs Business” podcast below. To read the online manuscript, click the link.

Marketplace® is a nonprofit news organization on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. For more than 30 years, they have helped people become smarter about the economic forces that touch their daily lives through the unorthodox story, the casual conversation, and the unexpected angle on the news.

Logistics Plus Services & Solutions: Global Logistics + So Much More

Logistics Plus Services & Solutions: Global Logistics + So Much More

4 Circles SquareLogistics Plus is much more than a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. We manage Global Logistics + So Much More. How do we even begin to describe our various services and solutions with so many capabilities? One way is around these four broad categories:

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Logistics Plus is a leading manager of LTL (less-than-truckload) freight services, including standard, guaranteed, and volume options, and truckload and expedited freight brokerage services, including dry van and flatbed equipment options.

  • Standard Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
  • Volume, Guaranteed & Expedited
  • Trade Shows & Events
  • Dry Van, Flat Bed & Refrigerated Truckload
  • Expedited & Exclusive Use
  • Cross-Border U.S. / Canada / Mexico
  • Parcel & Small Package
  • Rail & Intermodal
  • Domestic Air & Ocean
  • Freight Audit & Payment
  • Freight Claims Management
  • eShipPlus™ & MyLogisticsPlus™ Transportation
  • Management System (TMS)
  • MyFreightTrends™ Dashboards & Analytics

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Logistics Plus is a leading international freight forwarder, global trade compliance manager, and award-winning project cargo company.

  • Import & Export Services
  • Air Freight Forwarding & Air Charters
  • Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL & LCL)
  • Hand Carry Services
  • Break Bulk & Heavy-Lift Project Cargo
  • Over Dimensional, Oversized & OOG
  • Customs Clearance & Trade Compliance
  • Licensed Customs Brokerage
  • Remote Location Filing (RLF)
  • Compliance Consulting & Training
  • Free Trade Agreement Compliance & Audits
  • Importer of Record (IOR) & Exporter of Record (EOR)
  • Amazon International Shipping
  • eWorldPlus™ & MyLogisticsPlus™ Cargo Management Tools

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Logistics Plus is a top dry storage warehousing firm, with nearly 3 million square feet across North America, with additional facilities worldwide. Our final-mile installation capabilities provide turnkey solutions for FF&E, OS&E, and IT infrastructure industries.

  • Inbound & Outbound Turnkey Process
  • Inventory Management
  • Pick, Pack & Ship
  • Order Entry & Reporting
  • Call Center & Returns Management
  • Amazon Prep & Storage
  • FBA & FBM Services
  • Final Mile Deliveries & Installations
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

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Logistics Plus is a leading 3.5PL™ and 4PL company and an experienced provider of dedicated logistics, supply chain management, and technology solutions. Our global supply chain control towers, business intelligence tools, and shipment visibility applications make us a technology company as much as we are a logistics provider.

  • 4PL & Supply Chain Consulting
  • Dedicated On-Site Resources
  • Global Sourcing & Procurement
  • Total Claims Management
  • LP FAS™ Freight Audit & Payment Solutions
  • Shippers’ Interest Cargo Insurance
  • Linguistics & Translation Services
  • Global Supply Chain Control Towers
  • Mobile App for Warehousing & Tracking
  • MyLogisticsPlus™ Global Dashboards & Business Intelligence
  • Industry-Specific Solutions:
    • Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
    • Alcohol & Spirits
    • Chemicals & Refining
    • Energy, Solar & Fuel
    • Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FFE)
    • Financial Services, Data Servers & Technology
    • PPE, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
    • Retail & Distribution
    • Startups, Emerging Companies & More!

We are a 21st Century Logistics Company™. With our trademark Passion for Excellence™, we put the + in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that ensure complete satisfaction and success. Are you interested in learning more? Contact us today!

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Logistics Plus Sets Up Fund To Help Ukraine Employees

Logistics Plus Sets Up Fund To Help Ukraine Employees

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We here at Logistics Plus (LP) and most of the rest of the world are incredibly concerned and heartbroken with what is going on in Ukraine right now. This all hits close to home for us since we have over 50 employees in Ukraine, most of them under the age of 35. A few of our employees have gotten out and gone to Romania or Poland, but most don’t want to leave or can’t leave. Many want to fight or stay with their families.

As a show of our support, Logistics Plus has set up a fundraising website to raise money for food, lodging, and whatever is needed to help our employees and their families. Our owner & CEO, Jim Berlin, has seeded this fund with $500,000, and the goal was to raise another $50,000 or more. We are happy to report the response has been phenomenal, and we’re already over that goal, but our friends in Ukraine will need more.

We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for our Ukraine team, and we are thankful to everyone around the world who has offered money, accommodations, and prayers. You can donate to the fund and read updates on the situation here: https://lpukrainerelief.com/.

THANK YOU!

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All of us at Logistics Plus appreciate the support we have received from employees, partners, customers, vendors, and friends worldwide. It truly means the world to us. Logistics Plus would also like to thank the various news outlets and businesses that have shared our story, helping us raise additional money for the fund.

You can view some of the media coverage for this story using the links below.

YourErie: Some Logistics Plus Employees to Relocate Out of Ukraine

GoErie: Erie-based Logistics Plus donates $500,000 to aid employees in Ukraine, is raising more

DC Velocity: Press Release Coveage

Erie News Now: Logistics Plus Raises Money For Employees in Ukraine

Erie News Now: Local business impacted by Russian attack on Ukraine

YourErie: How will the Russian invasion impact us in PA?