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Embracing the Chill: How the Consumer Shift from Fresh to Frozen Effects Cold Chain Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

Supply chain professionals in the cold chain space have observed the steady rise of this trend and are ready to heed the call. This, of course, leads to the expansion of cold storage facilities at various points in the supply chain as well, which includes warehouses, distribution centers, and retail outlets.

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6 Supply Chain Trends from 2017 and their Ongoing Progress

Logistics Bureau

Call it a cop-out if you like, but predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular, can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

From a feasibility point of view however, cold storage is substantially more complicated and more expensive than dry storage because of the regulations around refrigerated freight. So as the demand for refrigerated products grows, so does the need for better fire safety. With special attention paid to vulnerable areas.

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Why the U.S. is a Global Leader in Grapes

MTS Logistics

It is thanks to reefer containers and international shipping of course. but also many other parts of the world, all moved in refrigerated containers known as Reefer Containers. Our grape season doesn’t cover the months from mid-December to mid-May, yet we never face empty grape aisles in the grocery store. How can that be?

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3PLs’ Role in Getting Fresh Produce Farm to Fork

Blue Grace Logistics

Additionally, the truck driver shortage continues to trend upwards. Perishable goods require a specialized service provider with deep-seated knowledge of refrigerated trailers (reefers). The impact of direct-to-consumer purchases of perishable goods is trending down as of recent months.

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Let’s Get Spooky: How Does Halloween Shipping Work?

GoShip Blog

Shippers are getting ready for scary costumes, decorations, and of course, lots of treats. One of the surprising and growing trends among Halloween shoppers is buying a costume not just for the child or yourself, but for the pets. This is where GoShip.com’s refrigerated shipping option steps into the game.

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Assessing COVID-19’s Impact on Trucking Companies

Trinity Logistics

Of course, fleets who haul sanitizer, toilet paper, groceries, and home office supplies are staying exceptionally busy. This means that freight demand for grocery and food-related truckers will continue to soar, creating a new market trend many can capitalize on if they’re quick on the uptake. THE SECTORS BENEFITING FROM THE PANDEMIC.