Supply chain managers in the food industry are constantly striving to achieve error-free shipments every time - but is this quest realistic?| blog.foodshippers.org
The North American food logistics market, estimated to top U.S. $40 billion in 2023, is forecast to almost double by 2032, rising to $79 billion.| blog.foodshippers.org
Food companies are reimagining their supply chains—not just to survive, but to thrive amid rapidly changing uncertainty.| blog.foodshippers.org
The cold chain logistics boom is happening – and much of it is managed and driven by you.| blog.foodshippers.org
We try to address a variety of topics here, so we didn’t plan to revisit English language proficiency (ELP) and related issues this month after diving into it in both August and June. And yet, here we are. As you surely know, a fatal truck crash in Florida on Aug. 12 has crystalized federal officials’ focus on foreign drivers as a critical truck safety problem. As humans, we at FTR obviously care as much about highway safety as anyone, but FTR as an organization does not focus on safety. ...| Food Shippers Blog
The food supply chain, transportation and logistics industries are on the cusp of a technological revolution, and one of the most significant changes on the horizon is the rise of such emerging technologies as autonomous trucks. This is the broad assessment by a panel of executives who participated at the recent annual Food Shippers Conference in Palm Desert.| Food Shippers Blog
In Corporate America, there have been several instances in which a larger company splits into smaller companies. For example, Kellogg executed a strategic spin-off in October 2023, resulting in two distinct companies, Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co. More recently, the Kraft Heinz Company just announced its Board of Directors approved a plan to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies.| Food Shippers Blog
If you’re shipping refrigerated cargo of any kind, you know how challenging it is to maintain cold chain integrity. Whether you’re moving products across town or across country, your loads must arrive on time, and at the proper temperature to ensure that only inventory of the highest quality ends up on store shelves and in the hands of consumers. Any failure in cold chain management could lead to widespread sickness, death, or millions of dollars in inventory loss and settlement fees. ...| Food Shippers Blog
Bob Costas is more than a sports broadcaster. He’s a storyteller, a voice of nostalgia, and a walking archive of some of the most iconic moments in sports history. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Costas has covered 12 Olympic Games, countless World Series, Super Bowls, NBA Finals, and everything in-between. But what truly sets him apart are his stories—moments behind the mic and behind the scenes that reflect both his personality, his art for storytelling, and his passion f...| Food Shippers Blog
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Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in July, but activity has been fairly flat since March. Specifically, truck freight tonnage rose 0.6% after falling 0.7% in June, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.| Food Shippers Blog
A Circle K convenience store and Valero gas station (Valero Energy Corp. is a manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels).| Food Shippers Blog
Wawa, Inc. has partnered with supply chain and retail planning platform RELEX Solutions to help automate manual processes.| blog.foodshippers.org
Shippers and their supply chain partners found significant relevance in this theme of the 68th Annual Food Shippers Conference| blog.foodshippers.org
The 69th Annual Food Shippers Conference took place last week, March 2-4, at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, CA.| blog.foodshippers.org
As consumer expectations rise and regulatory pressures mount, the transportation choices that food manufacturers and retailers make are no longer just about cost and speed—they’re about carbon. At a time when climate consciousness is reshaping every link in the supply chain, food companies are increasingly factoring sustainability—and specifically Scope 3 emissions—into how they select and manage carriers and logistics partners.| Food Shippers Blog
Technology is a powerful catalyst for supply chain success, enabling food enterprises to operate with greater speed, accuracy, and resiliency.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped again in April as the freight market remained choppy early in the second quarter.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in May as the freight market remained choppy.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in June as the freight market eroded during the last two months of the second quarter.| blog.foodshippers.org
Looking for the latest information on how you can help areas devastated by Hurricane Helene? American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) provides an update.| blog.foodshippers.org
Learn how fire turned Lahaina into a disaster area and how you can help through the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN).| blog.foodshippers.org
ALAN mobilizes for California fire relief, aiding with logistics and supply needs. Learn how the food chain community can support recovery efforts.| blog.foodshippers.org
As the first two quarters of 2025 come to a close, a clear trend is emerging: manufacturers are carrying less inventory across their networks.| blog.foodshippers.org
Unilever has 400 brands around the world - many of them are food-related products. Learn about it's supply chain and supplies.| blog.foodshippers.org
Learn how Food Shippers of America member Sysco is working to lower emissions throughout its supply chain.| blog.foodshippers.org
In honor of Earth Day, Food Shippers of America takes a closer look at food companies that are taking steps to become more planet-conscious.| blog.foodshippers.org
Cargill is building a soybean processing facility to meet rising oilseed demand. Learn more about the company’s broader soybean supply chain.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.4% in May after decreasing 1.7% in April.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.1% in June after increasing 1.2% in May.| blog.foodshippers.org
Tonnage hit bottom in April but increased in previous months. This freight market is volatile and last month’s index contracted erasing gains made.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 1.7% in April after decreasing 2.8% in March.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.8% in July after falling 0.3% in June of 2023.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.2% in February after increasing 0.6% in January.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.7% in January 2023 after increasing 1% in December.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 5.4% in March after increasing 0.9% in February.| blog.foodshippers.org
FSA Members Encouraged to Support Texas Flood Relief Efforts through ALAN.| blog.foodshippers.org
There is a myriad of events that can cause major disruptions in today’s supply chains. What can be done to anticipate these forces?| blog.foodshippers.org
Inflation remains sticky, fuel prices fluctuate, consumer demand shifts weekly, and long-term forecasts remain murky.| blog.foodshippers.org
Food companies in the next few years will be adopting some form of cyber-physical automated warehouse processes – including robot fleets.| blog.foodshippers.org
Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of Food Shippers of America (FSA), announces recipients of the 2024 “Top Food Chain Provider” award.| blog.foodshippers.org
Logistics providers have become more than just transportation partners — they are strategic allies.| blog.foodshippers.org
Private and for-hire fleets have a number of alternatives to diesel. Experts explore electric vehicles (EV) and the growing reasons to consider them.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the U.S. contracted in December, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.| blog.foodshippers.org
Learn how food manufacturers, retailers and distributors have set ambitious goals to decarbonate their food chains and their current progress.| blog.foodshippers.org
A collaboration between Cargill, BAR Technologies, Mitsubishi, and Yara Marine Technologies has the potential to decarbonize cargo vessels by up to 30%.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.6% in May after decreasing 1% in April.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 5.4% in March after increasing 0.9% in February.| blog.foodshippers.org
ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 3.5% in January after increasing 1.2% in December.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.1% in October after declining 1.1% in September.| blog.foodshippers.org
With world events placing extraordinary pressures on people in need, FSA has made financial donations to worthwhile non-profits and charities.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States surged 3% in February, marking the largest sequential increase in several years.| blog.foodshippers.org
The American Logistics Aid Network, otherwise known as ALAN, has activated to support tornado survivors via our network of non-profit partners.| blog.foodshippers.org
The Food Shippers of America (FSA) has a long history of giving back to the industry and community at-large.| blog.foodshippers.org
The FSA Golf Tournament took place on March 2, during the 69th annual conference at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States was unchanged in January, despite a myriad factors that depressed freight volumes around the country.| blog.foodshippers.org
Food Shippers of America hosted its 68th annual conference March 3-5 at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.| blog.foodshippers.org
Giant Food, a leading regional grocery chain, recently announced the opening of a new Giant Delivers e-commerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Va.| blog.foodshippers.org
Dollar General is building distribution centers in AK, CO and OR to help the retailer combine efficiencies of DG Fresh and traditional supply chains.| blog.foodshippers.org
Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is essential to PepsiCo.| blog.foodshippers.org
Interest in environmental responsibility is growing significantly among food shippers as there is an increased focus on sustainability in the industry.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States contracted in November, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in October, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in September after rising 1.7% in August.| blog.foodshippers.org
In 2023, transportation professionals question how GDP continues to grow while the portion of the economy linked to freight transportation remains weak.| blog.foodshippers.org
