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Food Logistics Announces Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers of 2018

The annual list provides an up-to-date list of leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the food and beverage industry.

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Mackenna Moralez
Aug 16, 2018

There is no denying the crucial role third-party logistics (3PLs) and cold storage providers play in the global food supply chain, which increasingly includes temp-controlled products. Food Logistics’ annual Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers features those who are doing their part to ensure an integrated and safe global food supply chain. The list is a valuable resource for transportation decision-makers, giving them a glimpse into the capabilities of these companies and the geographic regions they serve. To view the complete list of recipients and their capabilities, please click here. 

The companies on this year’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list continue to improve their expertise and keep up with the latest temperature monitoring technologies, transportation management systems and warehouse management systems. Their capabilities are as diverse as the customers they serve, from small local producers to global food manufacturers—all of whom have specific requirements. 

The above slideshow features expanded profiles of select companies on this year's list. To read the complete profiles of the featured winners in a list format, please click here.

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