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

Blue Grace Logistics

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. The increased reliance on refrigerated transportation and storage has prompted a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

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SONAR expands its reefer data

FreightWaves SONAR

Since its introduction in 2018, FreightWaves SONAR has provided subscribers with the most current freight market data, analysis and insights. SONAR is the only freight forecasting platform that combines contract tender data with spot rate data and creates predictive freight rates.

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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

With ecommerce sales expanding into more non-traditional, oversized items (like refrigerators and other appliances), shippers need to be prepared for the incoming boom of returns. Besides, failure of managing return logistics of such things may lead to an increased risk of exposing personal or company data. Imagine this scenario.

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Analytics in Distribution and Manufacturing Taking Center Stage

GlobalTranz

Everyone seems to be clamoring to get on the big data and analytics train. For example, operations managers may use advanced analytics to analyze historical data of prices for raw materials, identify trends in raw material availability and accommodate changes to make the most efficient use of these resources.

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CBRE research points to expected gains in cold-storage warehouse space

247 Customs Broker

As more consumers continue to buy groceries online, it has the potential to drive up the demand for roughly 35 million square-feet of United States-based cold storage space moving from retail stores to warehouses and distribution centers over the course of the next seven years. According to CBRE estimates, the U.S.

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Produce Season and How It Affects Capacity

Blue Grace Logistics

This, in turn, results in an increased demand for refrigerated and dry vans. . This, of course, needs to happen before a carrier can consider taking on new freight. . According to data from the USDA, national refrigerated spot rates were up 28 percent (25 percent not counting diesel costs) over the same week last year.

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A Good Diet for Truck Drivers

Trinity Logistics

Thanks to today’s technology and appliances, you have options to store any temperature-controlled products or pre-made meals in portable coolers or refrigerators. Of course, you don’t have to give those kinds of foods up completely; just reduce your intake of them. Just keep the clean-up in mind. Does it love me? HEALTHY LUNCH.