by logisticsplus | Aug 22, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Expands Global Presence with New Offices in Brazil
The new South American division will provide global logistics and trucking solutions.
ERIE, PA (August 22, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is pleased to formally announce the opening of new offices in Brazil. As part of the Logistics Plus® network, “LP Brasil” will provide domestic and international trucking and truck management solutions, air and ocean freight forwarding, project cargo logistics, customs clearance, IOR/EOR, trade compliance, and other 3PL/4PL supply chain solutions. The office began operations earlier this year.
LP Brasil is based in São Paulo with over forty employees and is managed by Frederico Resende. Its trucking operations provide full truckload and less-than-truckload services between Brazil and key cities in surrounding countries, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Perú. LP Brasil will also serve as a critical hub for Logistics Plus customers needing import, export, or project cargo logistics in central South America.
Frederico Resende is the managing partner for LP Brasil.
“It´s been an amazing journey being part of Logistics Plus and bringing the LP Culture to South America,” said Frederico Resende.
“I am excited to have Frederico and his team representing Logistics Plus in the heart of South America,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, COO for Logistics Plus. “We look forward to bringing our trademark passion for excellence in these important new trade lanes for our existing and new customers.”
Learn more about LP Brasil on the Logistics Plus corporate website at www.logisticsplus.com or visit the LP Brasil country website at br.www.logisticsplus.com (in both English and Portuguese).
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 1,200 employees located in 50+ 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.
by logisticsplus | Aug 17, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Makes Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies Once Again
Logistics Plus appears on the list for the fifth time in the past six years and the eighth time overall.
ERIE, PA (August 17, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been included in Inc. magazine’s 2023 Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. LP made the list with an impressive three-year sales growth rate of over 80% from 2019 to 2022 for its U.S.-based operations. It is the fifth time in the past six years and the eighth time overall since 2007 that Logistics Plus has made the list. LP was one of only two companies based in Erie, Pennsylvania, to make the 2023 list.
The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
“This month, we are celebrating our 27th anniversary,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “Growth has always been our only real strategy. With continued growth and success, we can offer employees many opportunities to advance and try new things, and that’s pretty cool.”
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Jim Berlin (middle) meeting with Logistics Plus team members.
About the Inc. 5000
Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles, go to https://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Logistics Plus, Inc.
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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 1,200 employees located in 50+ 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.
by logisticsplus | Aug 14, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Sponsors Ukrainian Boys’ Youth Hockey Team for Intensive Training Camp in Erie
ERIE, PA (August 14, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, proudly announces its sponsorship of a Ukrainian Boys’ Youth Hockey Team for a high-intensity training camp in Erie, Pennsylvania. This partnership underscores the dedication that Logistics Plus has to youth development, cultural exchange, and international sports collaboration.
The Ukrainian Boys’ Youth Hockey Team, comprised of 17 talented and driven athletes, embarked on a transformative journey to Erie in July, participating in a rigorous training camp aimed at skill enhancement and team camaraderie. Held from July 10 to 28, 2023, at Erie Bank Sports Park, the camp offered participants two daily 90-minute ice rink sessions, physical training at Erie Sports Now Gym, and other immersive experiences. This Ukrainian Hockey Camp and Cultural Exchange program was made possible by Logistics Plus in partnership with its valued co-sponsors WideOrbit, Erie Sports Center, Westminster Group, and Lilly Broadcasting.
The partnership resonates with shared values of dedication, teamwork, and excellence, which unite Logistics Plus and the Ukrainian Boys’ Youth Hockey Team. Through this collaboration, Logistics Plus is providing these young athletes the chance to absorb a new culture, learn from seasoned coaches, and interact with local talent while refining their hockey skills.
Looking ahead, Logistics Plus remains dedicated to empowering emerging talents and promoting global understanding through future initiatives.
For more details, visit Erie News Now at https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/49188233/checking-in-with-the-ukrainian-boys-hockey-team and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JGu6nmdVgU. View the complete photo album below by clicking on the left/right arrows.
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 1,200 employees located in 50+ 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.
by logisticsplus | Aug 2, 2023 | News
Logistics Plus Selected as a 2023 Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics
It’s the second straight year that Logistics Plus has appeared on Inbound Logistics magazine’s
highly anticipated list of top third-party logistics providers.
ERIE, PA (August 2, 2023) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2023 Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics, a leading supply chain and logistics industry publication. The Top 100 list appears in the Inbound Logistics July 2023 edition and across all content platforms—magazine, digital, web, and apps.
“World-class 3PLs offer innovative and efficient ways to wring every ounce of productivity from enterprise operations,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor, Inbound Logistics. “Inbound Logistics is pleased to recognize Logistics Plus as a 2023 Top 100 3PL Provider for making the investment in the solutions and expertise that empowered logistics, supply chain, and transportation excellence for customers in 2023.”
Each year, Inbound Logistics (IL)editors select the best logistics solutions providers by carefully evaluating submitted information, conducting personal interviews and online research, and comparing that data to our audience’s burgeoning global supply chain and logistics challenges. IL editors selected this year’s class of Top 100 3PLs from a pool of more than 300 companies. The service providers we selected are companies that, in the opinion of the editors of Inbound Logistics, offer the diverse operational capabilities and experience driving efficiency and operational excellence for today’s demand-driven enterprises.
“We are proud to be recognized by Inbound Logistics as a top 100 3PL for a second consecutive year,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “I am proud of how our team continues to adapt and grow. The world continues to change. But whenever change happens, whatever it is, when it must get there, our customers can count on Logistics Plus to get it there.”
About Inbound Logistics
Inbound Logistics, the demand-driven logistics magazine, is the leading multi-channel content provider targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers. Inbound Logistics’ mission is to provide the information and solutions enabling companies of all sizes to become demand-driven enterprises by speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure, and better matching demand signals to supply. More information is available at www.inboundlogistics.com.
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 1,200 employees located in 50+ 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.
by logisticsplus | Jul 6, 2023 | News
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American University Kyiv
05 Jul, 2023, 09:00 ET
American University Kyiv Receives Significant Donation from Logistics Plus to Fund ‘Build Solid Futures’ Scholarships for Talented Ukrainian Students
TEMPE, Ariz., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — American University Kyiv (AUK), powered by Arizona State University, announces a major donation from Logistics Plus, Inc. to the Build Solid Futures scholarship program, which provides AUK students with merit-based, need-based, and wartime scholarships. This donation was made in partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE). AUK is the first university in Ukraine based on American education standards and strives to create an optimum environment for young talent to develop their professional skills and drive progress while remaining in their homeland, Ukraine.
Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) stands as a global leader in innovative supply chain solutions, driven by a “Passion for Excellence.” With over 1,000 dedicated employees and a presence in 45 locations worldwide, LP goes beyond customer service, actively uplifting the communities it touches. LP made a significant financial contribution to support Ukrainian youth amidst the challenges of a large-scale war, demonstrating their belief in education and their relentless commitment to making a positive impact. LP’s passion and determination align with AUK to forge a path towards a brighter future, inspiring hope and resilience in the face of adversity, while leaving an indelible legacy as a transformative force for Ukraine’s future.
“Logistics Plus is wholeheartedly committed to supporting the rebuilding efforts in Ukraine, actively standing with the nation during these challenging times. We have raised and donated over $1 million in total relief funds. Furthermore, we are actively raising funds to acquire and transport essential power generators while also focusing on other critical needs. Our most recent effort involved funding, procuring, and equipping two mobile trauma vans, enabling medics in Bakhmut to provide vital assistance. By contributing to the AUK Build Solid Futures scholarship program, we aim to fortify the support for Ukraine’s bright future by investing in the remarkable youth who will shape tomorrow’s Ukraine.” – said Jim Berlin, Founder & CEO of Logistics Plus.
For this fund-raising campaign in the USA, AUK is partnering with the Institute of International Education (IIE), a global not-for-profit organization that works with thousands of U.S. and international educational institutions and more than 29,000 students, scholars, and professionals each year.
“Every contribution to the future of Ukrainian students has a significant input in the global perspective. At AUK, we strive to help Ukraine to win the war and facilitate the recovery. Our fundraising campaign is aimed to expand access to high-quality education for promising youth from Ukraine, paying additional attention to the children of fallen Ukrainian heroes. We are very thankful to Logistics Plus and Jim Berlin for their tremendous efforts in helping Ukraine and joining us in this inspiring mission to help grow the future leaders of Ukraine,” outlined Dan Rice, AUK President.
Information on the scholarship and how to support it can be found at the link below. All contributions are 501c3 tax deductible within the United States and IIE provides all documentation for donors. https://www.iie.org/programs/american-university-of-kyiv.
The Build Solid Futures program provides AUK students with merit-based, need-based, and wartime scholarships that contribute to Ukraine’s young generation, its resistance and its commitment to freedom. AUK has created fully funded scholarships for veterans, widows/widowers and children of the Fallen Heroes – those who lost a parent in the war. A full four-year bachelor’s scholarship to pay 100% of a young person’s education is U.S. $32,000.
American University of Kyiv (www.auk.edu.ua) is offering a U.S. higher education standard in Ukraine through its partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), one of the largest universities in the U.S. and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the most innovative university in the U.S. American University Kyiv delivers an American standard of excellence in higher education through its expanding portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and lifelong learning programs.
Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) (https://www.logisticsplus.com/) 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.
Institute of International Education (www.iie.org) was founded in 1919 and works with a range of corporate, government, and foundation partners across the globe to design and manage scholarship, study abroad, workforce training, and leadership development programs. IIE has a network of 18 offices and affiliates worldwide and over 1,300 member institutions. It administers over 29,000 scholarships in 180 countries annually, including the Fulbright Scholarships, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and many others.
SOURCE American University Kyiv
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