by logisticsplus | Nov 8, 2022 | News
The Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) has discussed new amendments to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®). These NMFC changes noted below are effective 12/17/2022.
Subject 1 – Chemicals Group
Subject 2 – Cloth, Dry Goods, Fabrics or Textiles Group – Moving ALL to an 11 tier density/class item
Subject 3 – Beds or Cots – Moving ALL to an 11 tier density/class item
Subject 4 – Assemblies, chimney or smoke flue; Duct, flexible; or Duct or Flues, other than flexible, or Fittings therefor – Items 50755, 50920, 51035 and 51045
Subject 5 – Flour or Meal – Moving from individual items with 50, 55 or 60 to ONE item with 125, 85, 70 or 55 based on density.
Subject 6 – Cabinets, Enclosures, Frames or Housings, electrical apparatus Item 61110
Subject 7 – Item (Rule) 680, Note 2(c) – Maximum Allowable Dimensions of Lift Truck Skids, Pallets or Platforms for ‘Potentially Unstable Commodities’
Subject 8 – Abrasives Group
Subject 9 – Baskets or Hampers
Subject 10 – Yarn – Moving ALL to an 11 tier density/Class item.
Subject 11 – Washers (Washing Machines), Dryers (Drying Machines) or Washer-Dryer Combinations (Washing and Drying Machines combined), household laundry – Items 124185, 124065 and 124125 – Moving from Class 85 and Class 100 to 250 and 125 based on density
Subject 12 – Dough Working Machines – Item 114440
Subject 13 – Bicycles, electric (Electric Bikes or EBikes) – Adding NEW Item specifically for E-Bikes – Class 250
Subject 14 – Fishing Tackle, NOI – Canceling Fishing Tackle other than plastic or rubber (Item 16630 for class 125) to 15520 which is an 11 tier density/class item
Subject 15 – Fireplaces or Fireplace Accessory Group – Moves ALL Items into one 11 tier density/class item.
Subject 16 – Pumps, suction or pressure, dental, hospital or medical – Item 56840
Subject 17 – Fenders or Bumpers, boat or dock – Items 68090 and 68095
Subject 18 – Wood Sawing Machines (Saws and Engines combined), portable, including Chain Saws – Item 133250 – Item 133250 is canceled with reference to new item 129060, naming “Saws, power
operated, portable, NOI, including Portable Sawmill Machines or Chainsaws,” with classes
predicated on packaging and density.
Subject 19 – Broilers, Grills or Waffle Irons, electric, other than oven-type – Item 61065 – Cancels item 61065 (Class 85) and moves into 26720 which is 175 and 85 depending upon density.
Subject 20 – Carpets, Carpeting, Carpet Remnants or Rugs – Item 70680 – Packaging
Subject 21 -Furniture Group – Note, Item 79022
Subject 22 – Furniture Group – Notes, Items 79023, 79024, 79026, 79030, 79031 and 79032
Subject 23 – Parts, chair or stool, wooden, finished – Item 83340
Subject 24 – Spreaders, salt or sand, vehicle mounting
Subject 25 – Manikins, medical or rescue training; or Kits, medical training aid – Item 56825
Subject 26 – Firearms or Firearm Parts, NOI – Item 69300 – Separates Firearms and Firearms parts into TWO separate items
Subject 27 – Machines, pneumatic tire changing – Item 124670
Subject 28 – Insulation or Insulating Material, calcium silicate and fiber combined – Item 103080
Subject 29 – Trusses, medical or surgical
Subject 30 – Glass, recreational vehicle (RV), travel trailer or horse trailer
Subject 31 -Item (Rule) 680, Sec. 7(b)(3) – Requirements for Pails Unitized or Secured on Lift Truck Skids, Pallets or Platforms
Subject 32 – Item (Rule) 680, Sec. 9(b) – Strapping Requirements for Articles Exceeding 48 Inches in Height
Subject 33 – Hot Chocolate or Hot Cocoa Mixes
Subject 34 – Fenders, boat-carrying trailer, utility trailer, or snow or ice vehicle
Subject 35 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 36 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 37 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 38 – Beans, castor – Item 23020
Subject 39 – Cancelation of Numbered Packages
Subject 40 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Subject 41 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Subject 42 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Additional detail is included in the DOCKET 2022-3 bulletin. As always, please contact us if you have any questions.
by logisticsplus | Oct 11, 2022 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus is Named an Armstrong & Associates’ Top 100 Domestic Transportation Management 3PL Award winner
The annual list can be found on Armstrong & Associates’ website.
ERIE, PA (October 11, 2022) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Armstrong & Associates (A&A) for its 2022 Top 100 Domestic Transportation Management (DTM) 3PL list. A&A is a leading supply chain and market research consulting firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“A lot of hard work and dedication goes into building a leading Domestic Transportation Manager/Freight Broker,” said Amy St. Peter, Market Research Manager for A&A. “As recognition, Armstrong and Associates would like to congratulate (Logistics Plus) on joining a select group of Top 100 Domestic Transportation Managers.”
The complete list can be found at https://www.3plogistics.com/3pl-market-info-resources/3pl-market-information/aas-top-100-domestic-transportation-managersfreight-brokers-list/.
“Armstrong and Associates are well-known experts in the third-party logistics industry,” said Jim Berlin, Founder & CEO of Logistics Plus. “Being recognized by A&A as a top domestic 3PL is pretty cool and a testament to our team’s phenomenal service and growth over the past several years.”
About Armstrong & Associates
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading third-party logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key information resource for 3PL market research and consulting. Visit them online at 3plogistics.com.
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. Jim Berlin founded the company nearly 26 years ago in Erie, PA. 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; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Colton, CA; Dallas, TX; Dayton, NJ; Des Moines, IA; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Meadville, PA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Olean, NY; Ontario, CA; Phoenix, AZ; San Francisco, CA; Tulsa, OK; Vancouver, WA; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Taiwan; Thailand; Turkey; UAE; Uganda; and Vietnam; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
CMO & LTL Carrier Relations
Logistics Plus, Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com
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by logisticsplus | Jul 18, 2022 | News
In response to our customers’ requests, Logistics Plus is excited to introduce the LogisticsPULSE Executive Briefing! LogisticsPULSE™ is a new, monthly industry intelligence briefing tracking supply chain news, demand, and pricing trends. With supply chain executives and professionals in mind, LogisticsPULSE is meant to be a complimentary, value-added service for LP customers, partners, and prospects. In addition to top supply chain news and pricing trends, LogisticsPULSE introduces our unique, proprietary “Global Logistics Index” (GLI) to measure global transportation demand trends. LogisticsPULSE is created in partnership with our friends at Armada Corporate Intelligence.
You can view/download the July 2022 issue below. You can also sign-up to receive future emailed editions.
by logisticsplus | Jul 5, 2022 | News
The Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) has discussed new amendments to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®). These NMFC changes are effective 08/13/2022. Some notable changes are listed below.
Subject 1 – Flat Glass; or Glazing Units, glass, not in sash – Items 86700
and 86960
Subject 2 – Loudspeakers or Speakers – Item 62420 – Changed to a Single class, 125
Subject 3 – Weatherstrips or Weatherstripping – Item 196955
Subject 4 – Fittings, electrical conduit, NOI – Item 62010
Subject 5 – Ironing Boards
Subject 6 – Glass Fireplace Guards or Screens – Item 69455
Subject 7 – Hitches or Couplers, vehicle, not wheeled – Item 192030 – Changed from a single class 70 to a full density item.
Subject 8 – Organs, Pianos, Keyboards or Synthesizers, electronic or
digital – Item 139165
Subject 9 – Beds, disappearing folding type, door, recess or wall, or
Murphy Beds – Item 79720
Subject 10 – Specifications for Wood Boxes
Subject 11 – Item (Rule) 280 and Item (Rule) 680 – Flexible Intermediate
Bulk Containers (FIBCs)
Subject 12 – Item (Rule) 580 – Labeling, Marking or Tagging Freight – The terminology and requirements in Item 580 are amended to be consistent with today’s practices.
Subject 13 – Lights (Lites) and Frames, boat porthole or deck; or Glass,
automobile or boat, including Windshields or Windshield Glass – Items 25100 and 86630
Subject 14 – Plastic or Rubber Tire Patches, Plugs or Liners – Items
157213 and 157215
Subject 15 – Silica Gel, including Silica Gel Catalyst or Desiccants –
Item 46050
Subject 16 – Mulch, horticultural – Item 138720 – Changed to a single class 70.
Subject 17 – Seats or Backs, chair or stool
Subject 18 – Chair Parts, molded paper or pulp – Item 82845
Subject 19 – Mail – Item 133940
Subject 20 – Item (Rule) 420, Sec. 3 – Explanation of the ‘0’ Class
Subject 21 – Balls, tennis – Item 15590 – Changed to two tier class item based on density of Less than 6 pcf or 6 pcf or greater
Subject 22 – Item (Rule) 680 – Requirements for Pails Unitized or Secured on Lift Truck Skids, Pallets or Platforms – amended by the addition of new paragraph 3 in Sec. 7(b), which provides detailed requirements for the unitization or securement of pails on lift truck skids or pallets.
Subject 23 – Item (Rule) 680, Sec. 9(b) – Strapping Requirements for Articles Exceeding 48 Inches in Height – Item 680, Sec. 9(b) is amended to require the use of at least two straps around the perimeter of two or more articles each exceeding 48 inches in height when tendered side-by-side on lift truck skids or pallets.
Subject 24 – Telescopes, NOI, toy or other than toy – Item 58350
Subject 25 – Manikins, medical or rescue training; or Kits, medical
training aid – Item 56825
Subject 26 – Bins, revolving – Item 82340
Subject 27 – Pads, heating, electric – Item 62640
Subject 28 – Bed Kits, unassembled, unfinished wood, including Loft Bed Kits – Item 81360
Subject 29 – Bottle Openers, NOI – Item 100560 – Changed from Single class 77.5 to a two tier class based on being less than 12 pcf or 12 pcf or greater.
Subject 30 – Pens or Markers, writing
Subject 31 – Bins, hardware, small parts storage or tool, compartmented,
steel, not thinner than 24 gauge – Item 79085
Subject 32 – Toilet Bowls or Toilet Tanks – Items 159505 and 159510 – These Items canceled and moved into Plumbing Good #158880. A full Density item.
Subject 33 – Package 1018
Subject 34 – Item (Rule) 225 – Definition of or Specifications for Pails
Subject 35 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 36 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 37 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 38 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 39 – Specific Provisions for Commodities Regulated as
Hazardous Materials – Items 12780, 14160, 14700 and 14770
Subject 40 – Refrigerants, NOI, other than gas – Item 169270 – Amended to restrict its application to materials not required by the DOT to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard. New Note, item 169271 is established to clarify the item’s application and to direct the Classification user to other items for classes applicable to such hazardous materials.
Subject 41 – Cancelation of Numbered Packages
Subject 42 – Cancelation of Numbered Packages
Subject 43 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Subject 44 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Subject 45 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Additional detail is included in the DOCKET 2022-2 bulletin. As always, please contact us if you have any questions.
by logisticsplus | Feb 28, 2022 | News
A recent article published in Logistics Management magazine and online at Supply Chain Management Review, written by Sara Banks from Accenture, suggests a strong collaboration between 3PLs and shippers can help to bring innovative solutions that will benefit both in the future. You can read the full article here: Time For Shippers & 3PLs to Innovate Together.
Accenture’s research shows four capabilities shippers want from logistics companies. They are presented here with a note under each regarding Logistics Plus.
End-to-end services. Shippers are looking for a one-stop shop for all logistics services. This means that, beyond basic logistics, they want a trusted logistics provider that delivers new services such as advisory and supply chain consulting services, analytics capabilities, e-commerce channel management capabilities, and even algorithms that match demand and supply.
Logistics Plus has evolved by both necessity and design over the past 25 years. As a company known for saying YES, not NO, to unique supply chain challenges, we’ve developed a network of solutions that span the entire supply chain, from procurement to warehousing to final mile delivery. We call this Global Logistics + So Much More. With our 3.5PL and 4PL solutions, we strive to provide the end-to-end services our customers require so that they can remain focused on what they do best: making and selling great products.
- Better experiences. Shippers want a logistics partner that knows their business and will work with them to overcome challenges by bringing in customer-centric solutions. Our research revealed the need for 3PLs to build service consistency, flexibility, and responsiveness to create more satisfying customer experiences.
We are hardly perfect, but there is one trait that shippers can expect when they work with Logistics Plus: a contagious passion for excellence. It’s that passion that has enabled Logistics Plus to earn numerous service and workplace awards and to have positive word-of-mouth referrals that have supported our continuous growth. It may seem like a small thing, but every one of our employees is provided a mobile phone with the expectation that our customers need and deserve flexible, 24/7/365 support. The freight never stops moving.
- Proactive, data-driven insights. Shippers are eager to partner with 3PLs that have data and analytics capabilities to provide visibility and insights to help them make better supply chain decisions. For example, digital twin capabilities that tap into data to simulate supply chain impacts will help 3PLs guide shippers in decisions with more certainty.
We like to point out that today, Logistics Plus is as much a technology company as a logistics company. And that is not by accident. The demands of our customers have driven us to make substantial investments in technology and business intelligence applications. Our global supply chain control towers and business intelligence tools are world-class. We know that information and insights are just as critical in today’s supply chain as are shipments and freight.
- Purpose aligned to their values. Increasingly, shippers are choosing to work with businesses that are more integrated with theirs and share their values. For example, in the logistics space, sustainability is a key issue and becoming a “must-have” requirement for all players.
Shippers looking to align themselves with a 3Pl focused on employee diversity and environmental sustainability will find that Logistics Plus shares those same values. The 50 country flags that fly on top of our global headquarters, each representing the nationality of one of our employees, showcase our celebration of diversity. The fact that we were the first global 3PL to receive Plastic Neutrality Certification for offsetting 19 tonnes of plastic use in 2020 is a testament to our commitment to making the world a better place.
The notes above are just a few thoughts regarding these four capability areas that are important to shippers. Logistics Plus is ready and willing to work collaboratively with shippers to create value and share in the benefits. Contact us to learn more.
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