Posts Tagged: Media Coverage

Trade is Still a Mess: Gretchen Blough on Marketplace Podcast

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As the global economy comes back online, traffic jams are happening at all levels of the supply chains. And that, in turn, has made things pretty chaotic for customs brokers. Gretchen Blough, Customs Brokerage Manager at Logistics Plus, makes another appearance on Marketplace, Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, to describe what she’s been dealing with in… Read more »

Jim Berlins Discusses The Suez Canal on Erie News Now

After being blocked for nearly a week, traffic has finally resumed in the Suez Canal. Logistics Plus Founder and CEO Jim Berlin connected with Erie News Now reporter Haley Potter to discuss the blockage’s supply chain impact. Even though the canal blockage happened over 5,000 miles away in Egypt, the effects are still felt in the… Read more »

Gretchen Blough Discusses Port Delays on Marketplace Podcast

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… Read more »

Logistics Plus Profiled in the Inbound Logistics 2021 Logistics Planner

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Logistics Plus has been profiled as a top third-party logistics (3PL) company by Inbound Logistics for its 2021 Logistics Planner. In its 29th year of publication, the recognized industry planner helps companies find the right technology solutions and transportation and logistics partners to drive supply chain efficiency. With both print and digital editions, the annual… Read more »

Lifelong Bills Fan Jim Berlin Interviewed on Erie News Now

Logistics Plus founder & CEO Jim Berlin was interviewed by Erie News Now to talk about his lifelong support and excitement for the Buffalo Bills.  Jim’s support of the Bills dates back to 1969 when he attended college at the University of Buffalo. Just two weeks ago, Jim was one of the lucky fans who… Read more »

Gretchen Seth Discusses Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution on Erie News Now

Logistics Plus Senior VP of International Gretchen Seth was interviewed by Erie News Now to discuss the Covid-19 vaccine distribution and how private sector companies like Logistics Plus could help. The current Covid-19 vaccine distribution has been widely criticized as the supply is limited and distribution remains delayed. When asked if she thinks private sector… Read more »

Logistics Plus CEO Comments About Amazon in Erie

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Logistics Plus Founder and CEO Jim Berlin spoke to local media yesterday about the recent announcement that Amazon will be opening a new, final-mile fulfillment center in Erie, Pennsylvania. Jim, and other local area leaders, say that an expansion like this can help other companies realize how Erie is an ideal location. According to Jim,… Read more »

Logistics Plus featured in the January 2021 Business Magazine

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Logistics Plus is being featured with a cover story in the January 2021 edition of Business Magazine, a monthly publication of the Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA). Business Magazine covers the most compelling human resource, legal and legislative issues facing employers today. As the only monthly business-to-business publication in the tri-state region, the Business Magazine serves as… Read more »

‘CEOs Speak’ by Charlie Katz Featuring Jim Berlin from Logistics Plus

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Bitbean’s Executive Creative Director Charlie Katz interviewed hundreds of CEOs from across the nation to learn how they plan to navigate and build their businesses in spite of the challenges. Those interviews, including one with Logistics Plus Founder & CEO Jim Berlin, have been consolidated into one definitive eBook called “CEOs Speak: Shaking Their Fists… Read more »

Jim Berlin Featured on ‘Giving You The Business’ News Segment

Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, was featured on Erie News Now Giving You The Business news segment this week.  Erie News Now has partnered with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership to highlight different Erie area businesses every Monday. In this segment, Jim discusses the various solutions Logistics Plus provides our clients, the… Read more »