by logisticsplus | Sep 14, 2020 | News
This week, September 13-19, 2020, is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). This year especially, 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 3.5 million professional men and women that have executed the crucial role of delivering goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. These truck drivers undertake one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs – delivering 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.
With the historic COVID-19 pandemic inflicting negative economic conditions on our country, the men and women of the trucking industry have made personal sacrifices and risked exposure to the virus to help fuel our nation’s response. 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. Lastly, our truck drivers ensure that food and other necessities remain available to consumers across the country. 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 2018, the trucking industry hauled 11.49 billion tons of freight
- More than 80% of U.S. communities depend solely on trucking for delivery of their goods and commodities
- In 2018, the trucking industry was a $796.7 billion industry
- There are 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S. and the total industry employment is 7.8 million
- Over 40% of all jobs in the trucking industry are held by women and minorities
To learn more about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, visit the America Trucking Association (ATA) website here: www.trucking.org/NTDAW-2020
by logisticsplus | Mar 12, 2020 | News
The Logistics Plus (LP) India team is proud to represent Logistics Plus at the Wings India 2020 conference in Hyderabad, India. The LP India team is proudly displaying a few of the different capabilities Logistics Plus offers, especially those that pertain to the aviation industry. On top of participating in the event, Logistics Plus is proud to support the U.S. – India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) and its Shared Horizons special issue Wings India 2020 magazine.
You can read the magazine online and see us on page 38 here: http:us-indiaacp.com/ACP-Magazine.pdf
About Wings India 2020
Wings India is Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation. The conference hosts eminent speakers, policy makers and experts to discuss different aspects of the aviation industry. Wings India provides more than 5,000 square meters of exhibition area with more than 150 exhibitors from around the world.
by logisticsplus | Mar 9, 2020 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Forges Alliance With Malaysian Business Council for EXPO 2020
Alliance meant to enrich experience for attendees of the EXPO 2020 in Dubai, UAE.
Dubai, UAE (March 3, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that its Middle East & Africa division (LP Dubai) has forged a new alliance with the Malaysian Business Council (MBC) in support of EXPO 2020. The goal of the alliance is to enrich the experience for both visitors and attendees.
“Logistics Plus and MBC will provide EXPO 2020 Dubai visitors and participants with a full compliment of concierge services,” said Lim Siew Hua, Director of Logistics Plus – Middle East & Africa. “We will create a world-class experience for visitors by arranging for local transportation to and from the hotel and the EXPO, helping them print business cards, buy corporate gifts, finding translators, connecting with human resources, and just about anything else they would need to maximize their time in Dubai.”
As part of the alliance, both Logistics Plus and MBC will co-brand the Malaysian Pavilion at EXPO 2020. The pavilion’s ‘Energising Sustainability’ theme will capture Malaysia’s commitment to balance socio-economic progress with environmental concerns, to ensure a secure and sustainable future.
Lim Siew added that “Logistics Plus customers attending EXPO 2020 will enjoy the added benefit of VIP pre-, during-, and post-event services allowing them a hassle-free experience so they can focus on connecting with their own current and potential customers and suppliers.”
Coming soon, Logistics Plus will also launch a new website with additional details dedicated to the event.
About Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 is a World Expo to be hosted by Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, opening on October 20, 2020. The Bureau International des Expositions general assembly in Paris awarded Dubai as the host on November 27, 2013. Expo 2020 Dubai will host the world for 173 days, each one brimming with new experiences. It’ll be a time to create, collaborate and innovate. Learn more at www.expo2020dubai.com.
About Malaysian Business Council
The Malaysian Business Council of Dubai is a non-profit, business issues-oriented organization dedicated to improving the private sector perspective on issues that affect Malaysia and UAE. The council provides information to support unrestricted trade and investment between Malaysia and UAE, promote a healthy, open and productive business environment between the two countries and a platform for discussion and exchange of ideas for business and government leaders in Malaysia and the UAE. Learn more at http://mbc-uae.com.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 23 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a Passion For Excellence™, its 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; Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Detroit, MI; Fort Worth, TX; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Melbourne, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Ontario, CA; San Bernardino, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tampa Bay, FL; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Ukraine; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Contact:
Ms Lim Siew Hua – Director, Middle East And Africa
林岫樺女士 – 中东和非洲业务总监
Office # 1111, Onyx Tower 2, The Greens, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Tel : +9714 2326994
Fax: +9714 2970384
Mobile : +971 55 44 32389
Email: siew.hua@logisticsplus.com
Sykpe: limsiewhua69
www.logisticsplus.com
by logisticsplus | Feb 5, 2020 | News
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2020 Logistics Plus Holiday Party in Erie, PA on January 24th. The annual Holiday Party is just a small way for us to show our appreciation to our many dedicated employees, supportive partners, and awesome customers! To both our repeat and first-time attendees, we sincerely hope you enjoyed your evening with us. Included below is a Flickr slideshow of all the photographs taken at this year’s event. We wish you nothing but the best in 2020!
We’d also like to give a special thanks to the following people who played a big part in making this year’s event a success:
by logisticsplus | Dec 16, 2019 | News
On December 11th, Logistics Plus Linguistic Solutions (LPLS) hosted its first annual Language Summit at the Logistics Plus Global Headquarters in Erie, PA. The summit consisted of introductions to the LPLS team, three main topics and areas of concern (details below), a Q & A session, an optional tour of Logistics Plus, and a complimentary lunch from The Brewerie at Union Station. In addition to the scheduled events, the LPLS team handed out t-shirts, phone chargers, and other items for the guests in attendance.
The three main topics covered during the summit were:
1.) Demographics of Erie County and the Surrounding Areas
The opening topic of the 2019 Language Summit began with a discussion regarding the demographics of Erie County. The approximate population of immigrants and refugees in Erie County is 20,000 people, while the approximate population for immigrants in Pennsylvania is 837,000. The LPLS team noted that they provided services for 33 different languages in the past 24 months within a 90-mile radius of Erie.
2.) Industry Standards and the Accreditation Process
Common industry standards for the State of Pennsylvania were the next topic discussed following the demographics conversation. The LPLS team elaborated on all the different certifications and testing required to become a certified linguist. The ten standards for performance and professional responsibility for LPLS interpreters are:
- Accuracy and Completeness
- Representation of Qualifications
- Impartiality, Conflicts of Interest, and Remuneration and Gifts
- Professional Demeanor
- Confidentiality
- Restriction of Public Comment
- Scope of Practice (No Medial/Legal Advice or Personal Opinions)
- Assessing and Reporting Impediments to Performance
- Duty to Report Ethical Violations
- Assume Nothing and Ask When in Doubt
3.) Addressing Provider Concerns and Issues Facing the Community
The final topic of the Language Summit focused on how LPLS differs from other language service providers and how they meet the needs of their clients. The team covered provider concerns such as no-show appointments, patient choice, cultural sensitivities, common community goals, and budgetary requirements.
The Logistics Plus Linguistic Solutions team would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in our inaugural Language Summit. The LPLS team hopes to make this an annual event, and expand the summit moving forward. Stay tuned for updates regarding next year’s event. Photos from the first annual summit can be seen below.
Logistics Plus Linguistic Solutions
Email: info@lplinguisticsolutions.com
Phone: (855) 318-6348
