CRBJ: Lake Shore Logistics and ShipSmith announce partnership

Charleston, S.C. – In order to meet the growing demands of their customers in today’s market, Lake Shore Logistics, LLC has partnered with Charleston based ShipSmith to add expediting shipping to their list of services. An affiliate of Barnhart Transportation, LLC., a trucking company headquartered in Erie, PA, with divisions in Charleston, SC and Houston, TX, Lake Shore Logistics provides a complete service line of logistic offerings.

“With the increased number of shipments coming in and out of the Port of Charleston and being a large manufacturing hub, we recognized an opportunity to expand our footprint in the Charleston market,” said Jeff Hollenbeck, Lake Shore Logistics Director of Operations. “To stay competitive, we knew adding an expedite division was critical to our business model. Partnering with ShipSmith based in the Charleston area was in line with our mission.”

“Our goal with this partnership is to provide custom logistic solutions of any magnitude,” said Jeff Smith Owner of ShipSmith. “We want to be the one stop solution for all logistic and shipping needs from warehousing and trucking to on demand expedite and global capabilities. As the market grows, we will continue to expand our locations and logistic offerings.”

ShipSmith will provide air and ground expedite transportation for all freight needs including an extensive shipping network that can reach coast to coast and international markets.

Lake Shore Logistics also has locations in Erie, PA and Houston, TX that handles international air freight services. Charleston will be the hub for domestic ground expedite, port and warehousing services.

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About Lake Shore Logistics
Lake Shore Logistics, LLC provides first-class logistics services for the transportation industry. From energy to manufacturing to healthcare, they are committed to delivering on-time, affordable logistic solutions across all industries. Lake Shore Logistics has locations in Erie, PA, Houston, TX and Charleston, SC. For more information about Lake Shore Logistics, LLC please call 814-247-7677 or visit lakeshorelogisticsllc.com.

About ShipSmith
ShipSmith is a Charleston based shipping company that specializes in expedited shipping and logistic services catered to individualized industry needs. Some of the services they offer include expedite services, same day delivery, hotshots, on demand trucking, critical parts and tool rental rush and last call solutions. ShipSmith is the expedite division of Lake Shore Logistics. For more information about ShipSmith, please call 843-754-8245 or visit shipsmith.co.

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