Logistics Plus Dallas Branch Wins 2014 Award

Logistics Plus Dallas Branch Wins 2014 Award

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Logistics Plus Dallas Branch Wins 2014 Award

CEO of Logistics Plus presents Jenny Melgert with the Branch Manager of the Year award

2014-12 Jim and Jenny - Branch of the Year 6DALLAS, TEXAS, December 9, 2014 – Jenny Melgert, Dallas branch manager for Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, was presented with the company’s 2014 Branch Manager of the Year Award. Logistics Plus has over 36 branch offices across 20 countries around the world.

Melgert and her local team earned the annual award by leading the Dallas/Irving office to approximately 30% revenue growth in 2014 which surpassed other comparable Logistics Plus branch offices during the year – a significant achievement as part of a company that was recently named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. magazine. In addition to managing the 15 employees located in the greater Dallas area, Melgert also manages pricing activities, carrier relationships, and an 80,000 square-foot warehouse facility located in Fort Worth, TX. The entire operation joined the Logistics Plus network in April 2011 when it was purchased as part of the Horizon Logistics acquisition.

“Jenny is always hands-on, straightforward, and resourceful and has been putting together the right team in place to handle the current business and the future growth,” commented Jim Berlin, CEO, and founder of Logistics Plus. “She maintains a great sense of humor and positive spirit – and she still finds time to raise her three beautiful daughters, Alex, Maddy, and Charlie, who was born this year. Jenny is one of the shining stars at Logistics Plus and very much deserves this award.”

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About Logistics Plus Inc.

Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight management, global logistics, and business solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin nearly 20 years ago, Logistics Plus has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the extra little things needed to ensure its customers’ success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Evansville, IN; Lexington, NC; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX, Laredo, TX; and Houston, TX; Australia; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Columbia; Czech Republic; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Poland; Singapore; Turkey; and additional agents around the world. For more information, visit http://www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

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Scott G. Frederick

Vice President, Marketing

Logistics Plus Inc.

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scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

Logistics Plus Acquires Horizon Logistics

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Logistics Plus Acquires Horizon Logistics

ERIE, PA (April 12, 2011) – Furthering its strategy of delivering logistics solutions and international supply chain management, Jim Berlin, Chief Executive Officer of Logistics Plus, announced today the acquisition of Horizon Logistics, the 3PL subsidiary division of Horizon Lines (NYSE: HRZ). The acquisition is expected to be completed by April 29, 2011. Under terms of this agreement, Horizon Lines will transfer the majority of its Irving, Texas-based Horizon Logistics staff as well as its Lexington, NC, and San Francisco, CA-based operations to Logistics Plus, Inc.

“We have been looking for the right opportunity to broaden our service offerings, and we believe we found the right avenue to do so with Horizon Logistics. The Horizon employees joining our team are a great cultural fit, and of the same customer-centric mindset that we are noted for in our business. We absolutely will continue providing great service to Horizon Logistics customers and we expect this transition to be smooth and seamless,” said Jim Berlin.

The acquisition expands Logistics Plus’s portfolio of services including international ocean transportation, air freight forwarding, intermodal transportation management, distribution, warehousing and fulfillment, trucking, and expedited delivery. Horizon Logistics network includes warehouses, terminals, and offices in Lexington, NC, and Dallas, TX.

About Logistics Plus

Logistics Plus is a global enterprise with over 250 employees in 18 countries. Established in 1996 to manage the freight logistics for a select group of global corporations, Logistics Plus has since grown into a diverse business offering a full range of logistics services tailored to meet the individual needs of its customers. With over 300 customers and global freight clientele exceeding $500 million, Logistics Plus is your supply chain solution.

For additional information, please visit www.logisticsplus.com

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Senior Vice President, Corporate Admin
Logistics Plus Inc.