GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

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. Benefits of refrigerated shipping.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

These cold transports are very important for getting perishable goods safely from one place to another. Imagine a big refrigerator on wheels or a giant cold box for ships and trains. This not only enhances the safety and reliability of the transport but also provides valuable data for optimizing supply chain operations.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 17, 2020

Reefers, or refrigerated trucks , handle 90% of all food distributed through the US. But apart from meat, dairy, and fresh produce, frozen equipment is also used to carry medicine, flowers, electronics, fine art, cosmetics, and other products that require climate control during transportation. Plan ahead, load fast.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Updated: 12/03/2023 Logistics and the transportation of goods are very diverse and complex industries. Shippers rely on overseas shipping, air transportation, and ground delivery to move freight. Therefore, it involves many shipping modes or different modes of transportation and ways of shipping goods.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity? My answer to this question for shippers procuring long-distance (outside of a given metropolitan area) dry van transportation, for both truckload and less than truckload (LTL), is that approximately 25,000 truck drivers are needed.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Overcoming Floral Logistics Complexities Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 8, 2024 Floral logistics, shaped by global demand, has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. Challenges and solutions in floral logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

BlueGrace Named A 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 31, 2023 From driver shortages to natural disasters, the last 12 months have continued to challenge the third-party logistics (3PL) space.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The operations, located in Guadalajara, Mexico, support cross-border freight services for full truckload, less-than-truckload, refrigerated, flatbed and intermodal, as well as managed logistics outsourcing. With 9 offices strategically located in major transportation hubs across the U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How Logistics Powers Super Bowl Food Favorites Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 6, 2024 What’s a Super Bowl Sunday party without the quintessential foods that accompany it?

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

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. Shippers who transport perishable goods need to be acutely aware of the industry standards and regulatory updates.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2021

That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. It’s important to know how white glove services and transportation management go together. They must go beyond the standard delivery in transportation management, and consumers are pushing this trend forward.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 6, 2023

How Peeps Candy Finds Its Way to Your Easter Basket Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 6, 2023 Peeps, the popular marshmallow candy is an Easter classic. And for many Americans, it’s not Easter without Marshmallow Peeps.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

And there’s even AI in refrigerators. Ryan Andrews, Group Product Manager If you read our recent blog post about MODEX 2024 , Kyle VanGoethem, VP of Network Planning, shares a bit about currently available AI technologies within automated robotics enabling them to accurately select optimized case selection for container unloading.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Tanks are commonly used when transporting hazardous materials. 9) Refrigerated ISO Containers A refrigerated ISO container is one that is temperature regulated and always maintains a controlled low temperature. These shipping containers have foldable legs to support the containers in between the two modes of transportation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this blog post, you’ll learn about produce supply chain and the key aspects that ensure the delivery of fresh and sustainable produce to our table. Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation. Transportation: Produce often travels long distances to reach consumers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

The availability of seasonal workers and a labor shortage in general due to the pandemic, as well as its effects of personal transportation and ability to get to the field, remains. However, the real advantage rests in connecting the pieces to ensure the right type of transportation mode is used. That’s the real risk.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

Labeled “Operation Warp Speed” by the United States government, there is pressure on the labor force to transport these doses without delay or damage. Security and labor are another consideration companies need to make when meeting this unprecedented need for refrigerated shipping. However, not everyone in the industry agrees.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2018

To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Equipping transport fleets with computers and printers can improve freight labeling. Industrial computers and printers for transport fleets will reduce labeling problems. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Whether you are new to the transportation industry, are a seasoned veteran, or just want to better understand transportation and logistics terminology, this comprehensive reference guide is for you. Transportation Terminology Glossary of Terms. Department of Transportation (DOT): Oversees U.S.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 26, 2020

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%. Since temperature controlled, or refrigerated trucks are usually handled by full truckload carriers , you absolutely want to use the best options out there.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2021

Cold storage and transportation are growing steadily, and the industry must adapt the supply chain to its new regulations and needs. What This Blog Is About: The current status of cold storage and transportation. Four essential tips to help improve cold storage and transportation in the supply chain. from 2019 to $23.1

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Freight Center

JUNE 11, 2019

How you safely transport your perishable, temperature controlled items is vital so that it stays fresh. The key to packaging food is insulation and refrigeration — keeping heat and moisture out and cool temperatures in. The post Farm-to-Table: How to Safely Transport Food so it Stays Fresh appeared first on FreightCenter.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 24, 2023

This blog post will discuss when to use FTL and how to get the best Full truckload shipping rates. This type of shipping is often used for large-scale projects that require a large amount of cargo to be transported quickly and efficiently. Other types of FTL vehicles include flatbeds, refrigerated trucks, and tankers.

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United World Transporation

JULY 25, 2019

The Sanitary Food Transportation Act (SFTA) is one of 7 foundational rules outlined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since January 2013 to create a modern, risk-based framework for food safety. In addition, the equipment must be capable of maintaining temperatures necessary for the safe transport of food. What is the SFTA?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain of Mother's Day Flowers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2023 Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor mothers around the world. How Are Mother’s Day Flowers Shipped?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

“We are seeing a lot more of that work being done,” said Mark Ford, chief operating officer of BlueGrace Logistics, a Tampa, Florida-based logistics service provider (LSP) that manages less-than-truckload, truckload and multi-modal dry van, refrigerated and specialized flatbed freight for shippers. “We

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GoShip Blog

JULY 9, 2019

It involves many modes of transportation and ways of shipping goods. Sometimes, it may be challenging for a company to choose the right mode of transportation to reach the best result. Different modes of transportation. There are several main transportation modes in the freight shipping industry: .

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

“And we are seeing growth across many different sectors of cargo, but particularly in the refrigerated containers … both import and export.”. Refrigerated cargo also experienced record volumes in March with 1,686 container moves. Continued North Carolina logistics enhancements.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Even if a carrier does not transport agricultural goods, the influx of produce to shipping can affect operations, capacity and costs. Vaccines are a part of the solution to COVID-related slowdowns in the flow of goods, but they also compete for refrigerated capacity. Under normal conditions, the strain on CPG shippers occurs tidally.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Data from Truckstop.com and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ending Sept. 3 shows that both the dry van and refrigerated segments posted their highest weekly total (including fuel) spot rates ever, riding what the firms called the “Weather and Holiday Effect.” Click here to read the entire article at CCJ.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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. Here’s what’s involved. million U.S.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Let’s look at some Valentine’s Day numbers to better understand how global it is, and how hard people involved with logistics work to deliver love in the form of a fresh bouquet or a chocolate box: 95 million flowers (around 3000 tons) are transported from Latin America to the US by UPS alone.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

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%. Tips for shipping fresh produce: How to ship frozen food. Book cold capacity.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Freight transportation serves an extremely wide scope of industries. How do you transport specialized freight? Shipping specialized freight encompasses different transportation modes and specific vehicles. These transports combine dry van, flatbed trucks, and their subtypes like step-deck and double-deck trailers.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 27, 2021

Another alternative is to hire a private car to transport your appliances. 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. The cheapest way of transporting appliances. How to ship appliances?

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GoShip Blog

MAY 18, 2021

How to transport specialized freight. Shipping specialized freight encompasses different transportation modes and specific vehicles. These transports combine dry van, flatbed trucks, and their subtypes like step-deck and double-deck trailers. Tradeshow shipping. Furniture shipping. Start with a free quote right now!

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

Many frequently transported items fall under the cold chain and temperature-sensitive shipping. 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. Why use cooling packaging? Thermo boxes.

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