Emily Grein, International Manager, Airfreight for Logistics Plus, recently spoke during the Virtual Dangerous Goods Conference hosted by the Dangerous Goods Trainers Association (DGTA) on May 11th. The conference was available to both DGTA members as well as non-members.
Emily spoke during the Freight Forwarding, Third-Party Packing, and Dangerous Goods portion of the conference. Specifically, Emily was asked how the third-party packing and freight forwarding industry works with dangerous goods. Emily touched on the basics of freight forwarding, the documentation needed for handling dangerous goods, the difference between sending dangerous goods via air freight and ocean freight, and the responsibilities of the third-party packer.
About the Dangerous Goods Trainers Association
The Dangerous Goods Trainers Association (DGTA) is a part of the Transportation Development Group (TDG) based in Washington. They specialize in dangerous goods training and consulting for shippers, forwarders, and carriers worldwide. With over 50 years of cumulative experience and a business-oriented philosophy, TDG develops dangerous goods training programs and logistical strategies for companies. TDG offers training and consulting services both onsite and online through a web-based learning platform.
As previously announced, Logistics Plus began offering a smoking cessation program to its employees in 2019. The Erie County Department of Health and the Northwest Pennsylvania Tobacco Control Program held weekly meetings and lunch discussions to help employees stop smoking. Over a dozen employees participated in the program as they set out to begin their smoke-free journey. One employee, in particular, Matt Heinzman, shared comments on how the smoking cessation program has changed his life for good.
“I just wanted to say thank you again for offering the smoking cessation program two years ago. Today is my 2nd anniversary. Since then, I’ve not only quit smoking, but I’ve completely changed to a very healthy lifestyle and made a complete transformation of my body. I’ve been working hard on my fitness, and I’ll be competing in a bodybuilding show on July 17th, where I will take first place! This whole journey started with the smoking cessation program, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the kickstart.”
As a fast-growing, global company, Logistics Plus understands the importance of our employee’s health and lifestyles. Congratulations to Matt on all of his successes and best of luck in the bodybuilding competition!
Logistics Plus Regional Director of Operations and Sales Tom Kelly 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, Tom discusses his background, role with the company, what Logistics Plus California is like, 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 Founder and CEO Jim Berlin 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, Jim gives an update on business as the first quarter of 2021 comes to a close, navigating supply chain challenges from the Suez Canal blockage, environmental sustainability practices, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel below.
Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough was featured on yesterday’s airing of the Marketplace podcast hosted by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry of National Public Radio (NPR). In this segment, Gretchen talks about the shipping differences in 2020 versus 2021, the backlog at the ports, a new trade policy, and more. Gretchen is a frequent guest on Marketplace due to her unique insights and imports, tariffs, trade agreements, and related trends.
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.
, International Manager, Airfreight for Logistics Plus, recently spoke during the Virtual Dangerous Goods Conference hosted by the Dangerous Goods Trainers Association (DGTA) on May 11th. The conference was available to both DGTA members as well as non-members.
freight forwarding, the documentation needed for handling dangerous goods, the difference between sending dangerous goods via air freight and ocean freight, and the responsibilities of the third-party packer.
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Logistics Plus Regional Director of Operations and Sales 
Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager