Logistics Plus Acquires Jan Krediet Expanding its European Presence

Logistics Plus Acquires Jan Krediet Expanding its European Presence

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Logistics Plus Acquires Jan Krediet Expanding its European Presence

Jan Krediet is a leading and award-winning European logistics service provider in the furniture, kitchens, project furnishing, forwarding, warehousing, and value-added services segments.

Logistics Plus Acquires Jan KredietERIE, PA (June 22, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce it has acquired Jan Krediet, a well-known name in logistics worldwide with offices and warehouses in the Netherlands. The deal was formally completed on June 6, 2023.

Jan Krediet (JK) is a leading European logistics service provider in the furniture, kitchens, project furnishing, forwarding, warehousing, and value-added services segments with offices and warehouses in Steenwijk, NL, where its headquarters are located and in Venlo. JK was founded in 1924 and has over 200 logistics professionals, 250 trucks and vans, and over 60 thousand square meters of warehousing space. JK is part of the global furniture logistics network Mach 3000 and has experienced strong growth in recent years, with 40 million euros in sales. The company was recently recognized as the best Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN) company and a Top 100 Logistics Service Provider in the Netherlands.

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“In 2016, LP and Jan Krediet forged a strategic partnership, coming together to service new opportunities in the FF&E industry,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, COO for Logistics Plus. “Moving forward, this enhanced collaboration will benefit both companies as we share remarkable cultural alignment. We have a strong sense of confidence and commitment that LP and Jan Krediet are embarking on a long-term journey together.”

Scroll through the slides below for a short overview or visit jankrediet.com to learn more about Jan Krediet.

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About Logistics Plus, Inc.

Logistics Plus, Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. Logistics Plus was founded in 1996 and today has annual global sales of over $500M with more than 1,000 employees located in 45+ countries worldwide. It 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.

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7 Weeks of Worldwide Project Management

7 Weeks of Worldwide Project Management

project management in ParisOver a seven-week time frame, Logistics Plus employees Oleh Lykholat and Mykhailo Kostyshyn traveled around Europe to fix equipment and complete installs for a high-profile client. Nineteen flights, nine airports, six cars, two trains, and one metro later, Oleh and Mykhailo finished their journey. The story below, provided by Oleh, is a recap of their travels, jobs, and time spent working at various job sites in Europe.

Background Information

This was our first business trip with Logistics Plus. Our journey started on December 8th and finished on January 28th. We each had three brief home visits during that span. In total, we traveled and worked for fifty-two days and made it to four countries (Germany, Italy, Spain, and France). We were technically in Poland and Turkey as well, but only at the airports.

Traveling Across Europe

Generally, we had very few issues during our travels. The two of us are fully vaccinated, which made everything go pretty smoothly. Our closest situation was the Istanbul airport. Our flight from L’viv to Istanbul arrived fifty minutes later than expected, leaving us twenty minutes to board our next plane to Madrid. Just like Murphy’s law, our next gate was on the opposite side of the airport. Keep in mind that this is one of the three largest airports in Europe. The two of us were forced to run across the airport, but it turned out that they had already finished boarding the plane. After a little bit of persuasion, the gate attendant allowed us on last-minute. Another thing we were lucky with was the date we were in Italy (December 15th). A week after leaving, Italy banned travel for all Ukrainian citizens due to Covid.

Installs & Job-Sites

Over the seven-week journey, we completed two installs from start to finish. One was in Germany, and the other was in Zaragoza, Spain. We spent most of our time working at different job sites where we had to fix equipment for our client. Typically, we worked ten hours on-site, but then another three hours once we got back to the hotel. Our nights at the hotel were spent cutting, stripping, and crimping materials we needed for the next workday. The longest day I remember was when we arrived in Spain late in the evening after a full day of travel and had to begin preparation right away. We only got three hours of sleep that night before heading to the job site in the morning. Overall, we reworked 220 items, manually crimped 11,000 terminals, and used 1,400 meters of wire.

Sightseeing

We tried to see as much as possible during our hectic travel and work schedule. We didn’t have time for everything due to how often we had to move to our next city. We found time to take quick walks in the prominent locations, though. We saw the statue of Jeanne d’Arc, the Eiffel Tower, and so much more. Berlin, Milan, Orleans, Paris, and Madrid were all beautiful cities. My favorite spots were two small historical towns: Orleans, France, and Toledo, Spain (you can scroll through their photos at the bottom of this page or on the Logistics Plus Flickr Page).

Overall Experience

As we reflect on our journey across Europe, only the good moments remain in our memory. Overall, we had a great time and got everything done that we needed to. It was a successful seven weeks, but I wouldn’t say we are itching to get back on the road right away 🙂

After sharing the details of their experiences and travels, Oleh and Mykhailo wanted to emphasize that their success wouldn’t be possible without the help of others. Oleh said, “We were never alone. The whole trip, we had support from our teams around the world. Brian, Ben, Volodymyr, Michel, and Michal were big parts of these projects. A big thanks to all of them and the entire LP team!”

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Logistics Plus Europe Delivers Bioreactors to Belgium

Logistics Plus Europe Delivers Bioreactors to Belgium

The Logistics Plus Europe team completed the successful delivery of four bioreactors for the Steelanol project of ArcelorMittal in Gent, Belgium. The four bioreactors each measured 34.2 x 8.34 x 7.85 meters and weighed 218 metric tons. In December, the bioreactors were loaded to a barge in Nanjing, China, for their transport to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, the bioreactors were then loaded to the Baltic Harmony vessel to sail to Westdorpe, Netherlands.

Under supervision from the Logistics Plus Europe team, the bioreactors were discharged directly to the pontoon that would bring them to the final destination in Gent (a few kilometers up the canal). Due to high winds, the discharge ended up being suspended for half a day. The Europe team worked with the captain and crew to find a method to continue the discharge safely. The four bioreactors and their parts were then successfully delivered to the final site. They will be a key part of the facility that turns exhaust gas into biofuel and useful chemicals.

This project was a key step in ArcelorMittal’s commitment to becoming the first fully carbon-neutral steel mill by 2050. Logistics Plus is proud to have played a small part in helping our client achieve that goal.

You can see pictures from this project below. To learn more about our project cargo expertise, click here.

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New Regulations For The Phased Approach Of Brexit

New Regulations For The Phased Approach Of Brexit

phased approach of Brexit - EuropeOn January 31st, 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) began to operate outside the European Union (EU).  Since the UK’s departure, the EU-UK Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) governs the economic relationship between the UK and the EU. Last June, a timetable for the phased introduction of regulations on imports from the EU into Great Britain was announced to ensure businesses had enough time to prepare for the changes.

Not long after introducing the phased approach, the UK government realized that the new regulations, amplified by the impact of Covid-19, have been more disruptive than anticipated. Accordingly, the UK Government reviewed the timeframes, and a new timetable for the regulations on imports was introduced. The new regulations are as follows:

  • Pre-notification requirements for Products of Animal Origin (POAO), certain animal by-products (ABP), and High-Risk Food Not of Animal Origin (HRFNAO) will not be required until October 1st, 2021. Export health certificate requirements for POAO and ABP will be enforced on the same date.
  • Customs import declarations will still be required, but the deferred declaration scheme’s option is allowed. This includes submitting supplementary declarations up to six months after goods have been imported, and the deadline has been extended to January 1st, 2022.
  • Safety and security declarations for imports will not be required until January 1st, 2022.
  • Physical SPS checks for POAO, ABP, and HRFNAO will not be required until January 1st, 2022.
  • Physical SPS checks on high-risk plants will occur at Border Control Posts rather than at the place of destination. This goes into effect on January 1st, 2022.
  • Pre-notification requirements and documentary checks, including phytosanitary certificates, will be required for low-risk plants and plant products. This will be effective starting on January 1st, 2022.
  • Starting in March of 2022, checks on live animals and low-risk plants and plant products will occur at Border Control Posts.

It’s important to note that exporters moving controlled goods into Great Britain will continue to be ineligible for the deferred customs declaration approach. They are still required to complete a full customs declaration when the goods enter the United Kingdom. Please view the diagram below to see the latest timetable for the new regulations.

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Logistics Plus Europe remains fully operational as we continue to support our clients in and out of the United Kingdom. If you need assistance navigating the post-Brexit logistics era, please contact our team of logistics experts today.

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Navigating Logistics Challenges In The Post-Brexit Era

Navigating Logistics Challenges In The Post-Brexit Era

post-Brexit era logisticsAfter years of negotiation and uncertainty, we are officially in the post-Brexit era. To preserve their mutually beneficial trading relationship, the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) reached a deal that went into place on January 1, 2021. While the agreement is beneficial for both parties, questions remain about its impact on the logistics and transportation industry. The new regulations at the border are already causing major blocks and delays.

Here are some things that logistics and supply chain companies must take into account after the newest regulations:

  • Traders must consider the rules of origin. These complex rules apply to goods that qualify for preferential trade terms under the agreement.
  • All imports and exports are subject to customs formalities.  Trading in both the UK and EU means complying with two different tax and legal systems.
  • Companies are facing higher logistics costs. Trucking companies are reluctant to cross the border resulting in less capacity and higher surcharges.
  • All imports into the EU must meet new standards and will be subject to regulatory checks and controls for safety, health, and other public policy purposes.
  • Traders are obliged to change their delivery terms with their suppliers and customers from DDP to DAP to avoid complex customs procedures.
  • Some traders face cash flow issues as import Value Added Tax (VAT) is payable when entering the European Union.

As a result of the new regulations, the Logistics Plus Europe team has noticed that many traders are not fully prepared for this transition. Increased potential for delays means that you need to have tight control over every aspect of your supply chain. Once you have full visibility of your supply chain, you can begin to plan and break down how the post-Brexit era changes things on an operational level.

At Logistics Plus, we understand the impact of these new regulations and how they affect customers and their transport flows. Our European team operates distribution centers in the UK and in the Netherlands that offer full customs brokerage services and regular trucking transfers between the two countries. We have a wide variety of services to help our customers optimize and facilitate European and UK VAT requirements. Additionally, Logistics Plus offers Importer of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR) services that our customers can count on for a non-disrupted supply chain.

If you need assistance navigating the post-Brexit logistics era, please contact our team of logistics experts today.

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