Railex Opens New Wine DC in Washington

Railex Opens New Wine DC in Washington

April 28, 2013

Railex has opened a new DC in Washington to support supply chains for the state’s winemakers. The $20 million temperature-controlled facility near Wallula is already storing 2.2 million cases of Ste. Michelle wine. To read more, click HERE.

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Rock Star of the Supply Chain: Training Companies in the Global Cold Food supply Chain with James Eason, BrightHouse Consultancy

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with James Eason, Bright House Consultancy about what it is like to train companies about the global cold food supply chain and the differences between U.S. and African supply chains.

There Will Always be Supply Chain Disruptions

Disruptions still and will continue to happen. If you don’t have a supply chain plan in place now, you better fix that. Now.

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Rock Star of the Supply Chain: Working Through the Challenges of the Cold Chain with Chris Cummings, Colliers International

Mackenna Moralez talks with Chris Cummings, national director of food advisory services, Colliers International about the challenges that surround the cold chain real estate market and how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting that.

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Trends That are Changing the Cold Food Chain

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Webfleet Turns Brings Video into Telematics

Webfleet looks to increase safety and lower insurance premiums with new capability in its telematics systems that taps video.

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Growth in Online Food Delivery Continues as COVID-19 Lingers

Growth in food delivery is largely driven by companies resuming operations and adapting to the “new normal” that the COVID-19 pandemic has created.

The IoT plays an important role in logistics as the number of shipments and deliveries increase.

How Track-and-Trace Capabilities Solve Food Logistics Challenges

The pandemic triggered an accelerated pace of digital transformation throughout the industry. But, as the pandemic wanes, the need for digitization will continue in order for companies to remain competitive.

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Truck Dispatching Tech Grows

SmartHop opens two new headquarters during the pandemic, exhibiting the growth of technology in the trucking industry.

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Ready for A Fresh Approach

It's time to gain a fresh, holistic view of your business to ensure quality, control and confidence across your distinct food operation.

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What Food Transportation Companies Need to Know about Canada’s Impending ELD Mandate

Because the Canadian ELD mandate rules vary from those in the United States, carriers should look at choosing an ELD vendor that supports both the Canadian HOS rules and is committed to achieving third-party certification.

Recalls in the cold chain need to be handled fast and accurately.

3PL Compliance: If You Fail to Plan, Then Plan to Fail

Recalls affect all in the cold chain, especially 3PLs. Technology can help.

Several key issues continue to plague the LTL industry in 2021.

2021 LTL Update: What to Expect this Year

With the right logistics partner, shippers can successfully navigate the challenging LTL shipping market's ebbs and flows.

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Odyssey Logistics Opens Laredo, TX Site to Meet Increased Cargo Demand

The Laredo site will serve as a bonded container freight station, a hub for customs transactions and a warehouse to hold goods not yet cleared on the U.S. side.

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Roadrunner Freight Raises $50M for Development of Technology and Recruiting Top Talent

Roadrunner anticipates using the net proceeds for investment in the development of technology underpinning operations, specifically around planning, pricing and efficiency; to recruit and retain top talent; and to invest in service improvements.

Lighter, Safer Plastic Pallets: The Definitive Guide

Lighter, Safer Plastic Pallets: The Definitive Guide

The sustainable supply chain leaders at iGPS Logistics have written the definitive guide to safer, greener, lightweight plastic pallets.

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XPO Logistics Introduces GXO, its New Spin-Off Logistics Business

In December 2020, XPO announced its intent to spin off the logistics segment of its existing business and create two pure-play industry powerhouses focused separately on transportation and logistics.

Safety in fresh food transportation is vital.

The Difference in Transporting Fresh vs. Frozen Foods

Timing is everything in fresh and frozen food transportation, and technology helps, but what happens when a global pandemic enters the picture?

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How 3PL Providers Can Support Your Supply Chain in the COVID-19 Era

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Looking Back to Prepare for Future Uncertainty

By embracing new technologies, shippers can build a more flexible approach to transportation planning that can adapt to changing business needs and shifting market conditions.

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Orchestrating Success Through Cold Chain Monitoring Technology Advancements

Using advanced monitoring technology to fine-tune efficiencies in production and match consumption trends will accelerate efforts to create more sustainable food systems and life-saving distribution networks.

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Wireless Temperature Tracking Helps Dot Foods Improve Productivity

Dot Foods implemented a GPS refrigerated trailer monitoring system that integrates with broader fleet management, regulating and maintaining ideal temperatures in refrigerated trailers via a wireless monitoring system.

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Lunch & Learn About Transportation in Upcoming SCN Summit Webcast

Register today for SCN Summit: Transportation to learn more about how transportation providers—air, truck, ship and rail--adjust to supply chain disruptions such as a global pandemic or a natural disaster.

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Reefer Demand Rising at "Warp Speed"

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Meal Kits, 3PLs and Cold Chain Logistics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk top trends in the supply chain, provide a recap of SCN Summit: Sustainability and more.

Creating an efficient fleet is important for managers.

Best Practices in Fleet Management Lead with People First

Many of today’s best practices put employees and human beings first.

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Webfleet Integrates Terminal with Google, TomTom

Webfleet Solutions is releasing a upgraded driver terminal integrated with advanced technologies.

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Logistics Gets High-Tech with Google Innovation

Google and J.B. Hunt form a multi-year partnership to advance visibility in supply chains and logistics, as the sector gets more competitive.