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In this edition: Breaking down warehouse turnover and the demands on cold storage
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Your latest info on all things cold chain
Your latest info on all things cold chain
Delta Air Lines is putting more resources into temperature-controlled cargo services because they pay off.
The startup, led by veterans of last-mile delivery platform AxleHire, rolled out a new solution for perishable shippers.
Temperature-controlled carrier Marten Transport rode higher yield metrics to a record quarter.
TFI International expands its U.S. temperature-controlled business with the acquisition of Missouri trucking firm D&D Sexton.
Air Canada will be able to handle more COVID vaccines, lobsters and other perishable products after it builds out a refrigerated airport warehouse.
CRST’s dedicated solutions place the individual customer at the focus to add value and maximize service.
Hirschbach Motor Lines announced that it has acquired Lessors Inc. The deal marks the second combination of two temperature-controlled carriers in the last week.
The traditional silo model of suppliers using localized logistics providers is no longer working.
Reefer capacity has tightened to all-time levels, pushing spot rates for produce moves to seasonal peaks ahead of schedule.
Temperature-controlled carrier Nagle Toledo announced a 17% pay increase for its drivers. The company was one of the first to start paying drivers a straight salary.
With federal defense clearances and experience in transporting vaccines,, Boyle Transportation assumes niche role in moving COVID vaccine from Pfizer plant in Michigan to airports and UPS hub.
How do you prepare for the Super Bowl if you don’t know who your opponent is? That’s how airlines and freight managers feel about preparations for transporting a COVID-19 vaccine when one is approved because manufacturers aren’t freely sharing shipping details.
Lufthansa is expanding its network of cold storage facilities for pharmaceutical products. The network meets the highest industry standards.
LaQuenta Jacobs promoted to provide cultural leadership and strategic direction.
DHL located a new life sciences warehouse in Indianapolis because the city has many pharmaceutical companies in the area.
Cold storage facility operator Americold announces plans to resume facility expansion project in New Zealand.
Lineage Logistics continues its hot acquisition streak, entering into an agreement to purchase Henningsen Cold Storage and its 14 facilities.
Americold Realty Trust plans to keep all 183 cold storage facilities “open for business.”
Patrick Schafer promoted to chief executive officer; Ron Richards hired as chief technology officer; Jamil Young tapped as division president; and Jim Bertuola named vice president.
Americold sees “lots of occupancy opportunities” for cold storage moving forward.
The pharmaceutical industry loses at least $15 billion of product a year to temperature deviations that force cargo disposal.
Pest infestation within cold storage containers can cause major losses as companies are forced to discard entire shipments.
Americold Realty Trust continues to grow its temperature-controlled storage footprint through acquisition. The company looked north of the border for its latest deal.
Reefer demand jumps in contrast to the general freight market, despite much colder temps across the U.S.
Americold Realty Trust sees favorable refrigerated warehouse supply and demand dynamics continuing.
