Japan Wants to Join Trans-Pacific Partnership

Japan Wants to Join Trans-Pacific Partnership

March 18, 2013

Japan wants to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). These talks currently involve 11 countries and aim to increase trade between members. To read more, click HERE.

As devastating and cumbersome as some of these disruptions can be, the supply chain always wins in the end.

State of the Industry: Why Supply Chains Always Win in the End

What a time to work in the supply chain industry. Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Regardless of the challenges many of today’s cold food chains face, supply chains always win in the end.

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

SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Shattering Glass Ceilings

This event has become more than just a networking space. It’s a pathway for women in supply chain to really embrace being a woman in the supply chain. It’s a journey that we can all take together to learn, grow, nurture and shatter glass ceilings.

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

SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.

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Cold Chain Operations Require Strategic View of Insourcing and Outsourcing Logistics

Logistics leaders must consider what functions or capabilities should be considered for bringing in-house and which would be best managed through a 3PL partner.

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

The best cold chains run on trust and clarity. When crews understand why temperature limits matter, when contractors know their exact responsibilities, when leadership sees the real operational picture, that's when lasting improvements take hold.

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8 Tips for Rigorous Cold Chain Management

When integrated into a robust quality control strategy, the following strategies can help to minimize temperature abuse and maximize perishable shelf life and quality.

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

Carrier Refrigeration launched Transform Line, a range of modernization and retrofit solutions for truck, trailer, rail and container refrigeration systems worldwide.

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Scotlynn Launches Managed Transportation Solutions Division

Scotlynn launched its managed transportation solutions division to provide end-to-end transportation solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency for businesses across North America.

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Global Cold Chain Logistics Market Worth $1,245.2B by 2033

The global cold chain logistics market is set to be worth $1,245.2 billion by 2033 at a 14.5% CAGR, according to research released by Custom Market Insights.

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Carbon Calculator to Boost Sustainable Logistics

Tower Cold Chain introduced its own Carbon Calculator to help customers improve the sustainability of their logistics operations.

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Carrier Transicold, Net Feasa Introduce Dry Box Telematics Solution

Carrier Transicold collaborated with Net Feasa to launch IoTPASS, a cutting-edge dry container telematics solution that extends asset monitoring capabilities beyond refrigerated units.

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Flexible Loading Enhanced Container System for Intermodal Transportation

CakeBoxx Technologies launched FlexBoxx, a flexible loading enhanced container system designed for transporting steel coils and other heavy-duty materials.

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Why Cargo Theft is Surging and How to Protect Your Supply Chain

As peak season approaches, vigilance will be key in ensuring that holiday cheer doesn’t turn into a windfall for cargo thieves.

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How Rail Can Optimize Food, Beverage and Cold Chain Transportation

Freight transportation by rail is customizable, consistent, and sustainable. Embracing rail transport is not just a strategic choice for today, but a forward-thinking solution for food and beverage logistics.

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Female Transportation Founders Create Gift of Freedom to Provide Free Counseling Services To Sex Trafficking Victims

Sharon Siar, VP and CFO of Talon Freight Services LLC; Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Logistics Management; and Kristy Knichel, president, CEO and owner of Knichel Logistics joined forces to create Gift of Freedom.

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DeltaTrak’s UBQ Network Provides Digital Ecosystem for Agri-Food Industry

DeltaTrak launched the UBQ Network, an all-in-one platform tailored for the North American produce and grocery markets.

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Verifiable Trust: How Technology is Transforming Food Supply Chain Integrity

EU's TRICK Project is creating a potential lifeline for an industry drowning in manual documentation processes and plagued by transparency issues.

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Total Distribution Acquires REO Processing & REO Logistics

Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Services, Inc. (PSI), acquired the assets of REO Processing & REO Logistics.

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SeaCube Container Leasing Adds to Board of Directors

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at SeaCube, Superior Industrial Refrigeration and More.

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A 3PLs Guide to the Growth of Transportation Management Systems

By leveraging the ongoing advancements of TMS, 3PLs can navigate the complexities of modern supply chains more effectively no matter how fast and complex the landscape becomes.

A host of new solutions and technologies are pertinent in keeping the cold chain market moving forward.

How Cold Chain Navigates the Unpredictable While Innovating for the Future

Most experts project 2025 to be much like how it was in 2024—navigating the unpredictable while innovating for the future. Here's why.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award: Nominations Open

This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Submissions close Nov. 29.

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Alleviating Truck Congestion at the Airport Terminal

The Airforwarders Association is pivotal in advocating for infrastructure improvements that directly benefit shippers and the like.

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Carrier Transicold Introduces Diesel-Powered Refrigeration Unit for Multi-Temp Cargo Boxes

Carrier Transicold introduced the Supra S10MT, a diesel-powered refrigeration unit for multi-temperature straight trucks that delivers exceptional cooling capacity and better efficiency, performance and serviceability than its predecessor.

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Carrier Transicold Introduces Multi-Temperature Refrigeration Unit for Center-Divide Trailers

Carrier Transicold introduced the Vector 8811MT, a multi-temperature refrigeration unit for center-divide trailers.

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E-Commerce: Every Food Distributor’s Secret Weapon

As demand for digitization rises, distributors have a choice. They can refuse to change and ultimately sink, or they can offer a digital experience and swim.