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. This is having a ripple effect on supply chain and distribution networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Tom France, the vice president of distribution at Trane Technologies, gave an entertaining presentation in early October of this year at a FourKites online conference. Trane Technologies Facility in Columbia, SC. Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5 billion in their last financial year.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

Cold Chain Federation Policy Director Tom Southall said: “With energy prices rocketing, the cost of refrigerating cold storage facilities has soared too despite the great progress our industry has made over the past decade in improving energy efficiency and investing in renewables.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 25, 2022

As one of the three largest wine consuming countries in the world, the US presents ample opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to introduce Americans to high-quality wines from around the world. To avoid these challenges, he worked with DB Schenker to secure a refrigerated container or “reefer” to ship the wines to Miami.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2018

Henderson Group, owner of the SPAR franchise in Northern Ireland, has upgraded its refrigerated fleet with the SLXi units from Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

Managing the rapid changes in available TL capacity when increased volumes begin to consolidate in California presents one of the most significant of those challenges. For those in the trucking industry, produce season carries an awareness of the many opportunities and challenges that comes with transporting perishable commodities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Multi-carrier shipping strategies also need rules in place related to delivery time requirements, special conditions (hazmat, refrigeration, etc.), and distribution points across a network. Carrier capacity management strategies ease the crunch. Manufacturers also adjusted.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Thermo King and Frigoblock recently introduced a series of truck and trailer innovations harnessing the power of electricity, data and clean technology and presented their vision of a city of the future – Thermotopia. Market first” technology and the new E-200, full-electric refrigeration unit.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

Managing the rapid changes in available TL capacity when increased volumes begin to consolidate in California presents one of the most significant of those challenges. For those in the trucking industry, produce season carries an awareness of the many opportunities and challenges that comes with transporting perishable commodities.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2018

Bicycles, refrigerators, jewelry, clothing, etc. The transport of consumer goods presents unique logistical challenges. Shopping patterns and distribution networks are changing. Fill out the form below or call us today to see how we can help simplify your distribution needs! . The sale of consumer items is big business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The AxlePower technology with BPW’s ePower axle is a highly innovative energy recovery system for trailer refrigeration units, which delivers immediate and long-term sustainability benefits while also helping cut day-to-day operating costs. The AxlePower system is tractor-independent, which makes it easy to deploy across the customer’s fleet.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

Fixed mechanization, such as conveyors, takes up refrigerated space that isn’t being used to store the goods. Using AMRs rather than ride-on vehicles eliminates the known hazards of the latter – present in any warehouse operation but exacerbated in cold and slippery conditions. Specialized cold-store standard trucks are also not cheap.

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Envase Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

But we’re not talking only truckers, we mean carriers, shippers, brokers, freight forwarders, 3PLs, warehouses, distribution centers, container depots, any stakeholder in the supply chain. SecurSpace promotes pricing transparency by presenting a range of rates across its network of locations.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Logistics services provider TNT runs a large distribution hub in Belgium. From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Penske was presented with the award during the recent CCBSS Annual Supplier Summit at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Coca-Cola bottlers to achieve business continuity and insure fulfillment of their distribution obligations. It’s an honor to be recognized by a customer for our efforts.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 16, 2022

The increased demand means new warehouses and distribution centers closer to large cities – a trend with non-cold storage as well. The frozen food area is 3x the size of fresh produce, which also needs refrigeration, by the way! This presents a whole new set of challenges in the movement of goods. Grandview Research ).

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Stop-and-go final mile – The frequent stops associated with city driving increase fuel consumption during deliveries and can present a difficult obstacle for transportation providers. For example, if your logistics operation involves transportation using refrigerated trucks, you can cut CO2 emissions massively.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 24, 2020

They have recognized TCT’s potential in becoming a strategic location for distribution and transportation. To give an example, for an importer, once the vessel arrives at the port, TCT will deliver the cargo to the customer’s distribution center via our truck fleet.

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

At present, 94 % of B2B decision-makers believe that omnichannel sales strategies are equally or more effective than the sales model used before the pandemic. Having frozen and refrigerated sections can fulfil the demands of the cold supply chain for groceries online orders. Converting retail stores into micro fulfilment hubs.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 4, 2019

To feed this demand, they’re educating personal shoppers, developing new technologies to handle the last-mile, rethinking distribution networks and inventory planning, and partnering with technology companies. They shop frozen and refrigerated items last to ensure they’ll be fresh at delivery. At Shipt Inc.,

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Bringg

MAY 5, 2021

Typically a driver or courier presents a document for recipients to endorse, with this signature acknowledging all expected shipment items are present and undamaged. As for the damaged items, the best apps oversee inventory management as well, so the relevant package seamlessly makes its way back to the store or distribution center.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

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. Managing Changes. Contact us at 800.MY.SHIPPING

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 8, 2022

Often, retail and grocery distributing centers operate on tight schedules, so a delay could impact their other appointments. Maybe the carrier showed up with a van and you needed a refrigerated trailer. Additionally, make sure your carrier’s refrigerated temperature monitoring system has the proper temperature, date, and time set.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A company that handles order processing, distribution to customers, and storage operations is known as a logistics operator. The most skilled companies can handle a variety of goods, including frozen, refrigerated, and dry cargo. The operation of distribution centers. Set yourself at ease, and let’s get started.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 3, 2019

When McDonalds, Starbucks, and Chick-fil-A are your main customers, expertly monitoring in-transit fresh, refrigerated, and frozen food temperatures is a valuable competitive asset. The company operates 26 dedicated distribution centers across the United States. QCD Gets Into the Act.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Thermo King and Frigoblock will be at the Solutrans show on November 19-23, in Lyon, France to premiere the latest transport refrigeration solutions powered by electricity, data and clean technology. unit can replace two evaporators in a single zone without compromising on refrigeration performance. New Spectrum S4.2

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

Leading temperature-controlled storage and distribution business Reed Boardall has been a long-standing user of the Empirica warehouse management system from Chess Logistics Technology. From a WMS perspective changes in order profiles presented few challenges. “We have always been able to support the business with Chess.”

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 10, 2019

Hines European Value Fund has acquired Cribbs Causeway Distribution Centre in Bristol which contains 423,000 sq ft of logistics space. The space is subdivided into a refrigerated storage section and conventional stacked storage space. UKCM acquires Midlands distribution warehouse portfolio for £85.4 million. .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Each Supplier gives a presentation about their company’s expertise, and overview of how they have worked with you. Distribution & or Plant tour: each Supplier Day Conference team member escorts an effective number of suppliers and shows them your facility: time sensitive as per above comment. Gather information. If not, modify it.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Trailers serve different shipping needs: dry van, flatbed, refrigerated, etc. For example, if you want to ship your material and product more effectively or consider international shipments, you can consider delivering goods to a distribution center. LTL shipping means several shippers share partial use of the trailer.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Distribution Center (DC): A location where goods and materials are stored until they are ready to be moved to their end destination. Records of the previous 7 days must be retained by the driver and presented to law enforcement officials on demand. Reefer: A trailer with insulated walls and a self-powered refrigeration unit.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

His presentation highlighted 2018 investment milestones expected to drive more cargo growth in Oakland following a record 2017. Lytle was addressing an audience of 300 invited by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and Women in Logistics.

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