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Refrigerated Trucking How-To For Motor Carriers

Trinity Logistics

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. Refrigerated trucking is not only more specialized than dry freight hauling but offers more earning potential, and there are certain times of the year during which you can count on higher freight volumes to keep your company profitable. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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China’s First Fresh Produce Block Train Moved By DB Schenker

Logistics Manager

Leading global logistics provider DB Schenker will soon make their inaugural shipment of fresh produce using a block train with 11 refrigerator containers to transport goods to Moscow Walter West Station from Qingbaijiang International Railway Port in Chengdu, China.

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What to Look for in a Food Distribution Warehouse Provider

Kanban Logistics

Makers of all types of products turn to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to optimize warehousing and distribution operations in order to meet modern supply chain demands. Refrigerated. 10 questions to ask prospective food distribution warehouse providers. Additional food distribution warehouse considerations.

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Everything You Need to Know About Food Logistics

3PL Links

Logistics of food distribution are an essential part of the industrial process. Read also: 7 Inventory Management Mistakes You Must Avoid to Boost Efficiency Importance of food distribution logistics Certainties unique to the food industry are absent from other economic sectors. What is food distribution logistics?

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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. 12) Half-height Containers This container was designed for the transport of heavy low volume cargo on ships and trains. They are available in standardized sizes of 40ft and 20ft.

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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. Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments.

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Shipping Challenges For The 2021 Produce Season

Blue Grace Logistics

The threat of infection has slowed enrollment for in-person training programs and made travel less appealing. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution. Labeled “Operation Warp Speed” by the United States Government, vaccine distribution adds another layer of urgency to shipping logistics. High demand means high value.