Top 5 Trends Impacting Cold Food Chains

From navigating tariff uncertainty to moving perishables across the border, 2025 brought a slew of trends impacting the cold chain.

Here are the 5 most popular transportation-related articles on FoodLogistics.com in 2025.

1. Navigating tariff uncertainty with bonded warehousing and integrated supply chain solutions. One of the biggest stories of 2025 has been the ongoing trade war and its impact on supply chains. Here, Lineage details how bonded warehousing and integrated transportation offer flexibility and strategic optimization to navigate these challenges and thrive amid uncertainty.
2. Data that delivers. Technological advancements have increased the availability of shipment, sensor and location data. But an abundance of data is only helpful if it delivers empowering information to the right people at the right time. Emerson's Oversight cargo services team consolidates data and turns it into actionable insights to improve operations and deliver safe and high-quality food.
3. 5 reasons to consider intermodal for future freight needs. In today’s fast-paced logistics landscape, having the right mix of shipping solutions is vital to moving dry food and cold chain freight quickly and efficiently. Werner Enterprises' shipper's guide breaks down what type of intermodal is right for your freight needs.
4. 5 must-haves for moving perishable products across the border. Increased demand for refrigerated goods and produce has led to an uptick in cross-border shipping. Werner Enterprises provides 5 must-have solutions for moving perishable products across the border.

5. Time is running out for CARB compliance on trailer aerodynamics. In 2026, CARB compliance involves reporting requirements for certain companies under Senate Bills (SB) 253 and 261, with a deadline of Aug. 10, 2026. This article by California Air Resources Board (CARB), originally published in 2012, details the ins and outs of what's in store for truckers and fleets across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

   
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