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SONAR Indices & Insights: Plan and Measure Refrigerated Shipping Capacity & Rates

FreightWaves SONAR

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially those freight parties who are executing refrigerated shipping moves, rely on SONAR indices that show reefer freight data and activity. What are the available refrigerated shipping indices in SONAR?

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Top Quarterly Blogs: Food Industry

Trinity Logistics

Out of all the blogs posted, these three were our most read. What about frozen, refrigerated, and dry food shipping in the same truck? Request a quote You're reading Top Quarterly Blogs: Food Industry written by Christine Griffith.

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Walmart Canada introduces new multi-temperature refrigerated trailer

Logistics Management

Global retail giant Walmart said its Walmart Canada segment recently rolled out a new 60-foot, multi-temperature refrigerated trailer, which the company said is one of the first of its kind for the company in North America.

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Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

FreightWaves SONAR

As one of the fastest-growing markets, some key factors to consider when managing refrigerated freight and how reefer contract rates have been impacted include these core areas of focus. The importance of shippers’ need to manage refrigerated freight more effectively during warmer months.

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What Is Refrigerated Shipping and How Does It Work?

GoShip Blog

What is refrigerated shipping? Refrigerated (or reefer) shipping and trucking is the transportation method of moving temperature-controlled goods. In reefer shipping, freight is loaded and transported in trailers with built-in refrigeration systems and climate control. Refrigerated shipping plays an important role in the global economy since it’s the only way to prevent product deterioration in transit. Benefits of refrigerated shipping.

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How to find LTL refrigerated carriers on the West Coast

West Coast and California Logistics

In our last blog post , we examined some of the characteristics you should look for in a refrigerated truck carrier – specifically one that specializes in candy and snack products.

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The Role of Blockchain Technology in Refrigerated Transportation Supply Chain

United World Transporation

Thus, it brings us to the aim of this blog: what is the role of blockchain technology in the refrigeration transportation supply industry? How is blockchain technology impacting the refrigerated transportation supply chain? What is the role of blockchain technology in the refrigeration transportation supply industry? Two main problems blockchain technology can potentially address in the refrigerated transportation supply industry.

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Shipping Produce: Best Practices for Produce Shipping Season

GoShip Blog

As fresh produce is transported only through refrigerated trucks, the temperature-controlled capacity begins to tighten, and freight rates increase, sometimes as much as 30%. blog fresh produce produce shipping refrigerated freight refrigerated shipping

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Best Practices for Managing Your Cold Shipping

GoShip Blog

In fact, reefers, or refrigerated trucks , handle 90% of all food distributed through the US. Depending on the product, there are different climate conditions that need to be considered when shipping refrigerated items. blog cold shipping refrigerated shipping

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Guest blog: With the Truck Driver Shortage, How Many More Drivers will be Enough?

CH Robinson Logistics

For example, the NAICS groups truck transportation establishments engaged in long-haul transportation of flatbed loads, refrigerated freight, or chemicals into the same sector (NAICS 48423: Specialized, Long-Distance Truck Transportation)—even though we would consider these distinct industry sectors.

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Freight Rate Update: Refrigerated Goods within Canada & Parcel Shipping within the USA

Freightera

The post Freight Rate Update: Refrigerated Goods within Canada & Parcel Shipping within the USA appeared first on Freightera Blog. Shipping Reefers or Parcels? Check out our new rates: Reefer LTL Pinnacle : 5 pallets , 48x48x48″, 500 lbs each, total weight 2,500 lbs.

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How Can An Inbound Logistics Program Help During Produce Season?

Blue Grace Logistics

appeared first on The Logistics Blog. 3PL Freight Shipping Tips Industry Knowledge Services Shipping BlueGrace COVID-19 inbound logistics logistics produce produce season reefer refrigerated vaccines

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What Are The Types of Trailers In Truckload Shipping?

GoShip Blog

Refrigerated trailers. In a nutshell, refrigerated trailers , or reefers, are just refrigerators on wheels. Refrigerated trailer dimensions: Length: 28, 32, 36, 40, 48, 51, 53 feet. blog dry van shipping Refrigerated truckload freight truckload rates truckload shippingIf you don’t have a lot of experience with truckload freight shipping , it may be challenging to arrange everything properly.

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Carrying the Cure: The Logistics Of The COVID-19 Vaccine

Blue Grace Logistics

Security and labor are another consideration companies need to make when meeting this unprecedented need for refrigerated shipping. Security and labor are another consideration companies need to make when meeting this unprecedented need for refrigerated shipping.

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What Is Freight Class?

GoShip Blog

Computers, monitors, refrigerators . blog Freight freight shippingNot all LTL freight is created equal. Different commodities are categorized according to freight class, and this will affect your shipping rates.

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Delivering Love: How Does Valentine’s Day Logistics Work?

GoShip Blog

Essentially, sustaining the demand for Valentine’s gifts requires enormous refrigerated capacity and top-notch planning. Three of the top gifts can only be shipped through refrigerated trailers. blog logistics Valentines Day

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Shipping Challenges For The 2021 Produce Season

Blue Grace Logistics

Vaccines are a part of the solution to COVID-related slowdowns in the flow of goods, but they also compete for refrigerated capacity. BlueGrace is connected to both national and regional carriers with refrigerated capabilities ready to handle your next load.

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Dry Van vs. Flatbed Trucks: Which is Better?

GoShip Blog

Refrigerated trailers. blog dryvan flatbed goshipDry Van vs. Flatbed Trucks: Which is Better? Booking your freight can be more complicated than you’d expect.

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What Are Specialized Freight Shipping Services?

GoShip Blog

At GoShip, we offer all types of truckload shipments: dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated shipping. blog special services specialized freightFreight shipping is the lifeblood of an extremely wide scope of other industries.

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What is Specialized Freight Shipping?

GoShip Blog

Here at GoShip, we offer all types of truckload shipments : dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated shipping. blog dry van shipping flatbed truckload freightFreight transportation serves an extremely wide scope of industries.

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Produce Shipping Season 2021: How to Ship Frozen Food

GoShip Blog

Refrigerated capacity is normally tight during this season. As fresh produce is transported only through refrigerated trucks, the temperature-controlled capacity begins to tighten, and freight rates increase sometimes as much as 30%. blog fresh produce frozen food produce shipping

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Cooling Packaging Ideas for Temperature-Controlled Shipments

GoShip Blog

Even though refrigerated shipping is typically the most suitable way to move these goods, sometimes shippers need to apply additional cooling packaging to preserve the products’ features. Refrigerant foam bricks represent an affordable and easy-to-use cooling packaging element.

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5 Key Criteria for Evaluating a Food-Grade Carrier

West Coast and California Logistics

With product safety and integrity in mind, we examined 5 things to look for in a food warehousing provider in our previous blog post. West Coast Distribution 3PL Vendor Compliance Food Supply Chain Cold Chain Managment Refrigerated Trucking Food LogisticsIf your company produces or markets food and beverage products, the safety and integrity of those products mean everything to your business. It’s ill-advised then to entrust key components of your supply chain to just any 3PL.

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Technology Trends in Road Freight

GoShip Blog

Automation encompasses monitoring of equipment, which is especially useful for refrigerated freight shipping, but also for trucking safety in general. New technology keeps reshaping the transportation and logistics industry, and the trucking industry is not an exception.

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How to Pack and Ship for Temperature Controlled Shipping

Freight Center

When packing your temperature sensitive package, keep the following points in mind: Choose packaging that keeps heat out and coolness in (insulated and refrigerated). Chose a thermostat-controlled refrigerated (TCP) container for especially sensitive shipments. Refrigerant (gel packs, dry ice). Blog freight packaging Freight Shipping refrigerated LTL carriers temperature controlled shippingYour Guide to Shipping Temperature Controlled Items.

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Food Grade Warehouse

3PL Insights

Refrigerated Storage. A refrigerated warehouse provides cold storage for foods and other products that need to be kept under a certain temperature. Produce and beverages are good examples of products that require refrigerated storage. 3PL Blog Virginia Warehousing

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Appliance Shipping: How to Ship Appliances?

GoShip Blog

Refrigerators, dishwashers, and stoves, for example, must be shipped with extreme caution to avoid damage. Refrigerators should be defrosted at least 24 hours ahead of time. Without the use of a semitrailer, shipping appliances can be challenging. However, you won’t be shipping enough to fill the trailer most of the time. That is, you will be charged for space in the trailer that you will not be using. Another alternative is to hire a private car to transport your appliances.

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Types of Shipping Containers

3PL Insights

9) Refrigerated ISO Containers A refrigerated ISO container is one that is temperature regulated and always maintains a controlled low temperature. 3PL Blog Freight Management Logistics Rail Freight Trucking drayage intermodal ocean freight shipping shipping containers Transportation

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Valentine’s Day Logistics: How Does It Work?

GoShip Blog

Three of the top gifts can only be shipped through refrigerated trailers. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and retailers are going all-in to prepare for the demand. When you think of February 14, many thoughts and references come to mind.

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Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities.

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8 Tips for Appliance Shipping

GoShip Blog

Refrigerators must be defrosted at least 24 hours ahead of time before you ship them. blog appliance shipping appliances ltl ltl freight ltl shipping ShippingWhether you are planning to move-out or ship appliances to customers, transporting household items can be challenging. The bulky size and complex structure makes shipping fridges, washing machines and ovens slightly different from furniture and other home items.

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

GoShip Blog

This is where GoShip.com’s refrigerated shipping option steps into the game. blog halloween halloween shipping holiday seasonThe spookiest night of the year is just around the corner! The end of October is a prime time not only for witches and ghosts but also for retailers. Shippers are getting ready for scary costumes, decorations, and of course, lots of treats. At the same time, retailers and shipping companies prepare to supply the spooky occasion.

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Different Types of Logistics Companies: Which One Should You Choose?

3PL Links

The most skilled companies can handle a variety of goods, including frozen, refrigerated, and dry cargo. Types of Logistics Companies | Image Source: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

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Different Types of Logistics Operators: Which One Should You Choose?

3PL Links

The most skilled operators can handle a variety of goods, including frozen, refrigerated, and dry cargo. Types of Logistics | Image Source: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

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How Are Truckload Freight Rates Calculated?

GoShip Blog

For example, produce season begins at the end of April and reaches its peak throughout the summer, which causes a high demand for refrigerated trucks capacity. blog truckload freight truckload rates truckload shippingTruckload freight rates play a significant role for shippers when deciding on the carrier or the company to move your freight. However, before landing a freight quote, it’s important to know which factors impact truckload rates and how they are calculated.

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Forward Vs. Backward Scheduling: What’s the Right Choice for You and Your Customers?

Locus

Imagine your customer purchased a refrigerator and scheduled a two-hour window out of her busy schedule for its installation. appeared first on Locus Blog. Blog Backward scheduling Delivery Fulfilment Delivery Management Software Forward scheduling

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The Best Freight Brokers Use these 5 Questions when Prospecting

FreightWaves SONAR

Is it by dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, intermodal and/or ocean? Freight Market Blog best freight brokersProspects are not all created equal. The best freight brokers ask the right questions in freight broker sales when prospecting for new business.

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