Frozen Food Express to Merge with Duff Brothers

Frozen Food Express to Merge with Duff Brothers

July 18, 2013

Frozen Food Express Industries (FFE) and Duff Brothers Capital Corporation announced this week that Duff Brothers is acquiring FFE, with the deal expected to close by late August or early September. To read more, click HERE.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Shattering Glass Ceilings

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Continuous Education for Logistics Professionals

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Why Supply Chain Plans Must Have Built-In Flexibility to Overcome Disruptions

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Refrigerated Freight Carriers Need Stability in 2025

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Alice DeBiasio, VP and general manager, truck trailer Americas and digital solutions, Carrier Global Corp., about the top trends to watch for in 2025.

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How Economic Uncertainty Affects Transportation Priorities

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Jenny Vander Zanden, COO at Breakthrough, about the State of the Economy and how international challenges and geopolitical relations impact transportation priorities.

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Port Strikes, Continued Volatility Impact Ocean Freight in Q4

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Air Cargo Market Shows Continued Growth in Demand

North American carriers saw 9.5% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in October. Capacity increased by 5.8% year-on-year.

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Logistics Manager’s Index Signals Healthy Logistics Recovery

The overall index has now increased for 12 consecutive months, marking a full year of expansion since November 2023’s reading of 49.4.

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Air Cargo Market Satisfies Just-in-Time Delivery Needs for Logistics Industry

Cargo planes are essential to international trade because of their capacity to deliver valuable products, emergency supplies, and temperature-sensitive commodities.

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5 Ocean Freight Predictions for 2025

Here are five predictions for how the ocean freight industry will play out in 2025.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3

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Tariffs and Trade Barriers Top Concern of Supply Chain Leaders: Study

A study released by Descartes Systems Group and SAPIO Research showed that 48% of respondents identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as their top concern, closely followed by supply chain disruptions at 45% and geopolitical instability at 41%.

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Navigating 2025 Commercial Transportation Insurance, Rules, and Regulations

The commercial transportation industry will continue to face significant challenges in 2025. Focusing on risk management and implementing proactive measures can mitigate many factors.

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How Connected Vehicles Enhance Safety and Compliance Against ‘Nuclear’ Lawsuits

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Cold Chain Operations Require Strategic View of Insourcing and Outsourcing Logistics

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Beyond Compliance: Getting The Most Out of Your Cold Chain Warehouse Audit

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Transportation Capacity Management Helps to Improve the Carrier-Shipper Relationship

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CARB Updates Incentive Plan for Fleets, Small Businesses Interested in Zero-Emissions Technology

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8 Tips for Rigorous Cold Chain Management

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Carrier Refrigeration Introduces Retrofit Solutions for Trucks, Trailers, Rail, Containers

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Onboard Charging Solution for Lithium-ion Forklifts

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IntelliTrans Adds Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing to Executive Team

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2025 Supply Chain Predictions: Nearshoring, New Sustainable Fleets and AI Realities

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U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization, Freight Market Still Oversupplied: Report

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Transportation, Logistics Professionals Call to Action: Fix Mobile Tech, Empower Frontline Workers and Drive Sustainability Forward

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Trucking Conditions Decline in September with a Brighter Outlook

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