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MARCH 1, 2024

8 Trends in Refrigerated Food Storage for 2024 | Image source: Flickr 2024 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for the American refrigerated food storage sector. Current conditions are being shaped by multiple trends, ranging from the pursuit of stock normalization to the increasing need for sustainable and integrated solutions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Supply chain professionals in the cold chain space have observed the steady rise of this trend and are ready to heed the call. They are adapting their strategies to meet the increasing demand for frozen alternatives, ensuring the supply chain remains seamless and the transition from manufacturer to freezer aisle is as efficient as possible.

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FW Logsitcs

OCTOBER 16, 2020

West Coast living has its downfalls, especially when you’re storing food in a refrigerated warehouse. There are several storage solutions that can keep your refrigerated goods at their best, including: Refrigerated containers. Temperature Controlled Warehouse: A Key Factor in Food Storage. Types of Cold Storage Warehouses.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” Last year we bought a new refrigerator. For the rest of my comments and Brian Hodgson’s presentation, watch the webinar archive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. Most shippers currently face a long list of challenges thanks to some well-known trends. Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While it may seem counterintuitive that fire is even a risk in spaces designed to maintain cold temperatures, cold storage in fact presents a huge fire hazard for warehouse designers and builders, life safety installation companies and facility owners. So as the demand for refrigerated products grows, so does the need for better fire safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Limited visibility into transportation – Without clear insight into market trends, consumer demands, transportation rates, and fuel costs, waste will be more pervasive. For example, if your logistics operation involves transportation using refrigerated trucks, you can cut CO2 emissions massively.

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