Logistics Plus Sponsors the Swing for Freedom Golf Invitational

Logistics Plus Sponsors the Swing for Freedom Golf Invitational

Logistics Plus was once again a proud sponsor of the NDIA Swing for Freedom Golf Invitational held in Washington, D.C. The annual golf outing is hosted by the Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and benefits the USO-Metro. Since 1941, the United Service Organization has served as the vital bridge between Americans and their military service members.

As seen in the image below, Ryan Markiewicz, Blaine Kurtz, and Mike Callan (from L-R) represented Logistics Plus in the outing.  The team tied for second place by shooting 12 under par. More importantly, the team had a great time supporting this vital cause.

Swing for Freedom golf invitational

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About the NDIA
The National Defense Industrial Association drives strategic dialogue in national security by identifying key issues and leveraging the knowledge and experience of its military, government, industry, and academic members to address them. For more than 100 years, NDIA has provided a platform through which leaders in government, industry, and academia can collaborate and provide solutions to advance the national security and defense needs of the nation.

The 2021 MBA Annual Event Recap

The 2021 MBA Annual Event Recap

mcraven-600x400Last night, a group of Logistics Plus employees attended the Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) 116th Annual Event at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA. Logistics Plus was once again a proud sponsor for this year’s event. As a long-time member of the MBA, Logistics Plus also manages the MBA Logistics Program on behalf of MBA members.

This year’s event featured retired four-star Navy Admiral, William McRaven, as the keynote speaker. You can view photos from the event below or on the Logistics Plus Flickr page (use the left/right arrows to move through the slideshow).

MBA Annual Event - October 13, 2021

Logistics Plus Antwerp Team-Building Night

Logistics Plus Antwerp Team-Building Night

Belgium team-buildingLast week, the Logistics Plus Antwerp, Belgium employees gathered for a small team-building night. The team enjoyed a nice dinner and night at the bowling alley after work. As a growing office in the Logistics Plus global network, it was great for the employees to better get to know each other. Our employees in Antwerp speak six languages (Dutch, German, French, English, Russian, and Chinese) and have more than 20 years of experience in freight forwarding.

Rudy Claes, General Manager of Logistics Plus Belgium, said, “The Antwerp team continues our strive for growth and service to our customers. When working in such a fast-paced environment, it’s important for the team to slow down and enjoy each other’s company once in a while. It was great to throw some pressure away while aiming at the pins.”

LP Belgium team-building

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If you’re located in Antwerp or any other surrounding community, your friends at Logistics Plus are ready to provide you with local, domestic, and global transportation and logistics services.

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2021 Barber Beast on the Bay Recap

2021 Barber Beast on the Bay Recap

beast on the bayOn Saturday, September 11th, fifteen (15) Logistics Plus employees participated in, and conquered, the 2021 Barber Beast on the Bay! LP’s Ryan McGregor even finished in the top 25 of all timed runners with a net time of just under two hours (A 43-minute improvement over his last Beast on the Bay time)!

The Beast on the Bay is a challenging 10-mile race that features 30 obstacles in the sand, lake, swamp, and trails. Congratulations to everyone who participated and completed this challenging yet exciting course. Registration is now open for those looking forward to conquering the Beast on the Bay in 2022!

As the official medal sponsor for the event, Logistics Plus is proud to help support the Barber National Institute for its work in the Erie community. We look forward to continuing our sponsorship of this event moving forward.

About the Barber National Institute
The Barber National Institute is “making dreams come true.” We provide children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges and their families the education, support, and resources needed to be self-reliant, independent, and valued members of their community. In addition, we provide the professionals who serve them with world-class education and training.

You can view event photos from the Logistics Plus Flickr Page in the slideshow below (click the right/left arrows):

2021 Beast on the Bay

2021 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

2021 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Truck Driver AppreciationThis week, September 12-18, 2021, is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). Logistics Plus (which was founded and is owned by a former truck driver) and its sister company, National Truckload (NTL), would like to thank the 3.6 million professional men and women for their hard work in undertaking one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These truck drivers deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time. We ask that you please join us this week to celebrate and honor our truck drivers for all of their hard work and dedication.

This year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week takes on a special significance considering the crucial role truck drivers have played during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our drivers have delivered ventilators and other medical equipment to hospitals, distributed cleaning products across the country, and delivered personal protective equipment to businesses in need. While it’s impossible to individually recognize each driver, we thank you for your crucial role in keeping our society moving forward during these challenging times.

TRUCKING INDUSTRY FACTS AND FIGURES:

  • In 2019, the trucking industry hauled 11.84 billion tons of freight
  • In 2019, 67.7% of goods moved between the U.S. and Canada were transported by trucks
  • In 2019, trucks moved a total of $772 billion worth of freight
  • There are 3.6 million truck drivers in the U.S. and women make up 6.7% of the drivers in the U.S.
  • Over 41% of truck drivers are minorities and 7.95 million people held trucking related jobs in 2019

To learn more about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, visit the America Trucking Association (ATA) website here: www.trucking.org/national-truck-driver-appreciation-week