Swift Acquires Central Refrigerated Transportation for $225 Million

Deal makes Swift the second largest temperature-controlled truckload provider in the United States

August 15, 2013

Swift Transportation has agreed to buy Utah-based Central Refrigerated Transportation in a deal that will make Swift the second largest temperature-controlled trucking provider in the U.S. To read more, click HERE.

Top Tech Startups Resized

2024 Top Tech Startup Award: Nominations Open

This award highlights top software- and technology-based startups in the supply chain and logistics industry. Submissions close Oct. 24.

Rock Stars Of The Supply Chain Resized 2025

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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Rock Stars Of The Supply Chain Resized 2025

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.

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How Grocery Stores Can Meet Looming Climate Regulations

Properly operating freezer and refrigeration systems are the consumer’s guarantee of safely preserved perishable food items with the longest shelf life possible.

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AutoStore Introduces Multi-Temperature Solution

AutoStore introduces new Grid capabilities: the AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution, an expanded 18-Level Grid, a Motorized Service Vehicles and enhancements to the cube control software.

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What’s Hot in Cold Chain Solutions

With sustainability being at the forefront of companies’ and shoppers’ minds, there is now a race to achieve sustainable packaging goals while navigating economic uncertainty and protecting bottom lines.

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Strategic Planning to Improve Supply Chain Sustainability

Through effective planning, those in the food industry can make strategic transportation and logistics choices that help reduce emissions and save on costs.

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Maersk Releases Triple Refrigerant Reefer Cooling Machine

MCI introduced the Star Cool 1.1, a triple refrigerant reefer cooling machine designed to promote sustainable global cold chains.

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Transform Your Food & Beverage Fleet for Success

Because no one goes to school for fleet mgmt., "The Fleet Success Playbook" from RTA, will forever change how you manage your fleet and lead your team. Get your free copy.

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Carrier Transicold’s Lynx Fleet Expands Maintenance Dashboard for Refrigerated Fleets

Carrier Transicold introduced a new Maintenance dashboard for its Lynx Fleet telematics platform, where users can create customized preventive maintenance schedules for their transport refrigeration units.

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Wiliot Launches GenAI Tool for Insights into End-to-End Supply Chains

Wiliot announces the launch of WiliBot, a generative AI (GenAI) chatbot that enables natural-language conversations with any ambient IoT-connected product.

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PHT Growth Fund to Acquire and Invest in Post-Harvest Cold Chain

PHT Investment Group launched a new fund as a next step in its mission to transform the post-harvest infrastructure sector.

Manifest 2025 to See 150 Thought Leaders Take the Stage to Discuss End-to-End Supply Chain

Manifest 2025 will host over 300 senior decision makers across supply chain, operations, logistics, transportation, innovation and technology on eight stages.

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Turvo Appoints Vilas Madapurmath as Chief Technology Officer

Personnel updates sees new appointments at Fleet Advantage, Target and more.

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3 Theft Prevention Strategies to Catch a Cargo Thief

By employing a real-time tracking infrastructure and leveraging its advanced geofencing technologies around high-risk zones, companies can transition to a more proactive cargo security strategy.

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5 Ways 3PLs Impact Shortages and Disruptions in the Cold Chain

Partnerships with 3PLs can enhance resiliency and operational continuity no matter the disruption— so long as the 3PL has made those factors the biggest priority.

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Real-Time Cargo Tracker for Better Cold Chain Connectivity

This next-generation alkaline product leverages Wi-Fi and 4G/5G cellular technology to deliver real-time data for customers shipping high-value products.

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How Trailers-as-a-Service Can Reduce Complexity in Food Logistics

New trailer lifecycle management options provide greater flexibility and more insights to better utilize trailer fleets.

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Cold Food Chain Track-and-Trace Revenues to Surpass $7B: Study

The adoption of cold chain telematics solutions for refrigerated trucks and containers in the food and beverage industry is set to grow extensively over the coming years.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain

December 3, 2024

Register now to hear from experts on the future of the industry, warehouse automation, supply chain visibility, company culture, future-proofing, retaining talent, fleet management and more!

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Transform Your Food & Beverage Fleet for Success

Because no one goes to school for fleet mgmt., "The Fleet Success Playbook" from RTA, will forever change how you manage your fleet and lead your team. Get your free copy.