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Study: Illinois Top US Hub For Domestic Food Shipments

The report showed that the U.S. food network moves more than 400 million tons of food annually, and of that total, more than 70 million tons are transported through Illinois, the most of any state in the nation.

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Amazon Launches 1- And 2-Hour Delivery In Manhattan

Prime Now is powered by Amazon’s growing network of fulfillment centers that utilize high-end technology to speed up order delivery times for customers.

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Vietnamese Exporter Makes First Fresh Longan Shipment To U.S.

Anh Duong Sao Co, based in Ho Chi Minh City, specializes in exporting tropical fresh produce such as rambutan, longan, mango, coconut, pitahaya, dragon fruit, pomelo and passion fruit worldwide.

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Global Coffee Logistics Provider Parconi To Lease Facility In Suffolk, Va.

Pacorini will support the operations of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, maker of Keurig’s K-cups, in Isle of Wight County, Va.

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FMCSA Rescinds ‘No Defect’ DVIR Rule For Motor Carriers of Property

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Effective Dec. 18, 2014, professional truck drivers will no longer have to comply with a burdensome daily paperwork requirement associated with completing daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) when no defects were found.

FedEx Corp. To Acquire GENCO

FedEx Corporation

With a comprehensive portfolio of supply chain services, GENCO’s expertise will expand existing FedEx service offerings in the evolving retail and e-commerce markets.

Hudson Valley Logistics And Distribution Launches In Upstate New York

The new Ginsberg subsidiary is called Hudson Valley Logistics and Distribution LLC, and will operate out of the company's 100,000-square-foot warehouses in Claverack, Columbia County.

Creating The Next Gen Global Food Supply Chain

Foodservice providers, restaurants, and grocers are among those tasked with responding quickly to shifts in consumer demands, while simultaneously staying on top of their own business demands and those of their suppliers.

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Software Solutions

The 2014 FL100+

Food Logistics’ annual resource guide showcasing the growing list of software and technology providers whose products and services play key roles in supporting the global food supply chain.

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Food And Beverages Push Into E-Commerce, Raising Questions For The Supply Chain

F&B ‘e-tailers’ employ different business strategies, Including home delivery and click-and-collect

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Cold Chain Key To Supermarkets’ ‘Perimeter’ Sales

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When Cargo Calls For Special Handling

How To Manage Delivery Of Product High In Value, Temperature Sensitive Or Theft Susceptible.

BestFiletMignon.com overnights packages of fresh filets via FedEx. PeriShip monitors the shipments and calls customers if there is a delay.

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