The PLA (Publishers Logistics Alliance) is a network of independent, highly experienced, logistics providers whose expertise is in the handling and distribution of all forms of printed media including time-sensitive print material and related goods.

In today’s fast paced business world, PLA members must not only be extremely reliable and detail oriented, but also knowledgeable in the steps of publishers and printing in order to succeed. The members that make up the PLA have over 150 years combined experience in this fast paced, service demanding, time-sensitive industry.

Members of the PLA must be the very best when it comes to this specialized market, PLA members provide their clients with the best method of collections, storage, consolidation, and distribution of their printed materials with the assurance that service will be detail-oriented and adhere to rigid deadlines. The PLA has a special relationship with the air transport industry. PLA members have consolidated flight schedules that are pre arranged 6 months in advance to ensure captive space. Nothing is left to last minute bookings or possible offloads during peak shipping periods.

PLA members believe in the personal touch. Keeping in touch with your customers is part of what makes this Alliance so successful. PLA members spend enormous amounts of time traveling to meet their customers, spending time face to face is the most efficient means possible to ensure happy shippers and buyers. Attending yearly book fairs ensures relationships are fluid. Keeping up with the latest trends and project requirements keeps the PLA members ahead of their competition.

PLA members house the latest and most user friendly online track and trace software. We understand the importance of data and keeping a watchful eye on every shipment. That is why every PLA member invests heavily on the latest, fastest, and most user-friendly software available. Each of the PLA members has the ability to interface their systems together, meaning a seamless flow of information from origin to bookshelf.

PLA members are specialists when it comes to printed matter. Our commitment has been to provide publishers and printers with consistently superior logistic, transportation, and information services. The PLA ’s ethos is to ensure cost effective and practical solutions to your requirements using our extensive knowledge of local and international trade regulations, codes of practice and compliance requirements. The PLA can work independently, or as a group, depending upon your requirements. Each company is set to understand and engage with each partner within its own commercial sphere while having the international capability to be a local expert.