The transportation industry saw record-setting levels of freight-haul demand and driver pay in 2018 as tonnage levels reached a 20-year high, the ELD Mandate caused major debate and disruption, and freight rates increased across the map. This begs the question, what can we expect to see in 2019? Nothing quite so drastic. The trucking industry […]
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Logistics Impacts – 2019 Food and Beverage Trends
The food and beverage industry moves fast with the regular introduction of new flavors, ingredients, consumption patterns, and consumer preferences. Staying on top of food and beverage trends and remaining relevant can be a challenge. How does adoption of these trends impact the larger supply chain? They often come with new laws, a surge of […]
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Top 45 Food and Beverage Conferences and Expos
Trade shows are essential for business today. Expos and conferences help to gather industry peers together, share new innovations, host education sessions, and facilitate imperative networking. For the food and beverage industry, there is a seemingly endless list of shows that touch on everything from processing to packaging and niche events that dial into everything from pizza […]
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Useful Tips to Make Reefer Rail Safe and Easy
A version of this article originally appeared on RefrigeratedFrozenFood.com Highway congestion, truck driver shortage and rising freight rates are collectively making the use of rail more appealing to shippers. For those who move temp-controlled or frozen product, the appeal of trying refrigerated rail (reefer rail) is even higher. The cold chain has a limited supply […]
Read MoreHow to Make Refrigerated Rail Safe and Easy
A version of this article originally appeared on RefrigeratedFrozenFood.com Highway congestion, truck driver shortage and rising freight rates are collectively making the use of rail more appealing to shippers. For those who move temp-controlled or frozen product, the appeal of trying refrigerated rail (reefer rail) is even higher. The cold chain has a limited supply […]
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Difference Between Food Broker, Distributor, and 3PL
Rather than handling sales and shipping for a food or beverage product, many business owners chose to work with partners to ease their workload and expand their growth potential. Working with outside service providers allows a food or beverage brand to focus on its core competencies, access experts without hiring new staff, save money, and […]
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Kroger Vendor Guidelines Updated for On-Time Delivery
(Photo: Matthew Berry/Eagle-Gazette) Since Kroger launched its on-time delivery compliance program, the retailer reports seeing improvements from several suppliers. In response to the success, Kroger is rolling out new parameters to reward high-performing suppliers. Updated Kroger Vendor Guidelines Below are the specific changes that Kroger will be implementing: Any supplier that achieves an average of […]
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Trade Show Shipping: Everything You Need to Know
On top of designing your booth, creating marketing collateral, and booking travel arrangements, handling the transportation and delivery of trade show equipment can feel overwhelming. Getting your booth materials to your show safely, on time, and for a good price requires some legwork and diligent planning. Staying organized and being aware of trade show intricacies […]
Read MoreTrade Show Shipping: Everything You Need to Know
On top of designing your booth, creating marketing collateral, and booking travel arrangements, handling trade show shipping can feel overwhelming. Getting your booth materials to your show safely, on time, and for a good price requires some legwork and diligent planning. Staying organized and being aware of trade show intricacies can help. Here’s what you […]
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Q4 2018 Trucking Industry Update
Here is a summary of the most influential transportation market impacts and predictions, so you’re not left to decipher the plethora of voices online. 4Q Trucking Outlook The average national rate at the close of September was $2.15 per mile. Outbound Chicago held the highest average rate at $2.66 per mile, while Dallas averaged $1.94 […]
Read MoreTrucking Industry News 2018 Q4 Update
Here is a summary of the most influential transportation market impacts and predictions, so you’re not left to decipher the plethora of voices online. Trucking Industry News 2018 The average national rate at the close of September was $2.15 per mile. Outbound Chicago held the highest average rate at $2.66 per mile, while Dallas averaged […]
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ELD Mandate Report; October 2018 Update
Zipline Logistics’ carrier team surveyed more than 150 trucking companies in our network about the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate and its impacts. Goals of the survey included seeing how the market has adjusted since the December 2017 rollout of the Mandate, what preferences and procedures have changed with fleets, and how drivers and dispatchers […]
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