It was such an honor for Logistics Plus to have sponsored 2017 Best of Varsity Cup event which culminated with the awards banquet Friday evening at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Jim Berlin founded Logistics Plus 20 years ago with one guiding principle: Passion For Excellence. That passion has helped transform Logistics Plus from what it was in 1996: Three employees and one customer … to what it is today: A global company, based right here in Erie, with over 400 employees serving thousands of customers all around the world. Clearly, the district 10 student-athletes honored Friday evening also have a strong passion for excellence. We hope these student-athletes keep that same passion and competitiveness as they move on to the next phases of their lives. Whether that involves athletics, education, starting a career, or raising a family – having a passion for what you do will ensure your continued success in life.
You can read the final recap from Erie Times-News online at GoErie.com. Also included here are some photographs of Logistics Plus employees at the event (Flickr slide show below), and a couple videos from WICU 12 via ErieNewsNow.com.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Logistics Plus Annual Holiday Party in Erie, PAlast Friday. This year’s party was extra-special for us since we’re also celebrating our 20th anniversary – a milestone we reached in August of last year. The Logistics Plus Annual Holiday Party is just a small way for us to show our appreciation to many of our dedicated employees, supportive partners, and awesome customers! To both our repeat and first-time attendees, we sincerely hope you enjoyed your evening with us. Here is a slideshow of photographs taken at this year’s event. You can also view or download them individually from the Logistics Plus Flickr album. All photographs below were taken by Katie Mihalak Photography.
As previously announced, Logistics Plus is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Mexico this year. Although the milestone took place in July, the “LP Mexico” team officially celebrated the anniversary this past weekend. Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, was – of course – in attendance at the party which took place in Monterrey, Mexico. Here are a few photographs from the celebration. As Jim said in his thought for the day for today, “What a great group of people who truly exemplify the spirit of LP. They are the inspiration for today’s thought. With them, I know we are good. ? Gracias!”
Anyone interested in learning more about LP Mexico solutions can start by visiting us at www.logisticsplus.com/Mexico.
Logistics Plus Helps Deliver Christkindlmarket to Chicagoland
Logistics Plus named as an official partner for the 2016 Christkindlmarket Chicago and Naperville
ERIE, Pa. (October 25, 2016) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that – in addition to being a supporting sponsor – it has also been selected as an official freight forwarding partner for the 2016 Christkindlmarket held in Chicago and Naperville, Illinois. Christkindlmarket is a holiday market held annually at Daley Plaza in Chicago since 1996. The festival attracts more than one million visitors each year. For the first time, the Christkindlmarket event will also be held in Naperville, a booming suburban community just outside of Chicago.
Logistics Plus is working directly with German American Events, LLC, the organizer for the event, to provide comprehensive logistical support. Logistics Plus Germany personnel, led by Heiko Mueller, will oversee the preparation of export documentation, consolidation of goods, and the shipping of numerous containers from Germany to the United States. From there, the Logistics Plus Chicago office, managed by Christian Marz, will provide participating vendors with customs clearance, warehousing, and final delivery support.
“We are thrilled to play the role of Santa Claus for the hundreds of thousands of people that will be attending Christkindlmarket this year,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “Our passion for excellence has come through once again thanks to the coordination between Christian, Heiko and their respective teams in the U.S. and Germany. Even though it’s only October, Logistics Plus elves are busy working behind the scenes to coordinate the logistics for this great event.”
About Christkindlmarket Chicago and Naperville
The Christkindlmarket Chicago and Naperville are two annual German outdoor holiday markets featuring vendors from around the world who display hand‐crafted ornaments, toys and unique holiday gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. Recognized as one of the largest and most authentic holiday markets outside of Europe, The Chicago and Naperville markets are rich in cultural tradition and feature fun special events, performers and activities. German American Events LLC. (GAELLC), a subsidiary of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest), is excited to continue to bring this beloved holiday tradition to the Chicagoland area. Focused on the continuing mission to further, promote, and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States, especially in the Midwest, GACC Midwest and GAELLC have grown and developed the Christkindlmarket Chicago since its inception in 1996. For more information on the Christkindlmarket Chicago or Naperville, please visit www.christkindlmarket.com. For more information on the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, please visit www.gaccmidwest.org.
About Logistics Plus Inc. Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 20 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 400+ employees put the “Plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Madison, WI; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; South Sudan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
The Thunderbirds soared into the sky over North Texas at this weekend’s Fort Worth Alliance Air Show where, reportedly, more than 120,000 people were in attendance. Logistics Plus employees at the Dallas-Fort Worth Warehouse got a firsthand glimpse – and some amazing photos (see below) – as U.S. Air Force’s aerobatics squadron screamed across the overhead skies.
More than 120 enlisted personnel, representing nearly 30 career fields, form the backbone of the Thunderbirds. Enlisted team members are selected from units across the Air Force in a highly competitive hiring process. While each position has its various selection requirements, all eligible candidates must show a proven record of success and extensive job proficiency. The last time the Thunderbirds flew, in an extremely rare incident, one of their jets crashed minutes after finishing up an air show over the Air Force Academy graduation in Colorado Springs. The pilot ejected and was unhurt, and no one one the ground was injured because he crash-landed in a field.
Shown below is a video slideshow of the USAF Thunderbirds performance at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show.
It was such an honor for Logistics Plus to have sponsored 2017 Best of Varsity Cup event which culminated with the awards banquet Friday evening at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Jim Berlin founded Logistics Plus 20 years ago with one guiding principle: Passion For Excellence. That passion has helped transform Logistics Plus from what it was in 1996: Three employees and one customer … to what it is today: A global company, based right here in Erie, with over 400 employees serving thousands of customers all around the world. Clearly, the district 10 student-athletes honored Friday evening also have a strong passion for excellence. We hope these student-athletes keep that same passion and competitiveness as they move on to the next phases of their lives. Whether that involves athletics, education, starting a career, or raising a family – having a passion for what you do will ensure your continued success in life.
