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Why One Storm Could Endanger New England’s Entire Food Supply

The facility responsible for getting produce out to almost 8 million people across the region and parts of Canada sits in a flood zone in Chelsea, just less than a mile away from the Mystic River.

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Food Logistics Names 2017 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers

Food Logistics' annual Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers is an up-to-date list of the industry's top providers, with a summary of their capabilities.

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Craft Beer on Thin Ice: Cold Chain Opportunities in the US-Mexico Border Region

Mexican craft breweries are expanding, yet the lack of cold chain storage and shipping significantly slows the market beyond local transport.

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Industry Experts Gather at Second Annual Cold Chain Council

Thought leaders from throughout the food and beverage industry discuss the challenges, opportunities and future of the cold chain.

Gary Campisi, senior director of Quality Control at Walmart discusses the industry's struggle with transporting tropical fruits.

Reefer Trailers and Containers: The Way of the Future

As the food supply chain continues to respond to the FSMA transportation rules, four companies are paving the way for the future of food distribution.

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Is A Truly Integrated Food Supply Chain Achievable?

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

Consumer demands are raising expectations, but a more complex and highly perishable food supply chain means gaps still remain.

Americold’s facilities form an important element of the integrity of the food logistics supply chain.

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Port Tampa Bay Partners with Port Logistics Refrigerated Services on New Cold Storage Facility

Florida's population growth and rising tourism are driving demand in the food and beverage sector.

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Spot Truckload Rates, Demand Stay Hot into August

DAT Freight & Analytics

The surge of freight during the last full week of July continued into the week ending Aug. 5, , as August had a stronger start than any month in more than a year and a half.

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Tesla is Getting Closer to an Autonomous Long-haul Semi-truck

Tesla’s development of a long-haul, electric semi-truck that can drive itself and move in "platoons" that automatically follow a lead vehicle is getting closer to testing a prototype.

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Waning US Dollar Damaging to Seafood Imports

After a period of dollar strength that contributed to record seafood imports of commodities like shrimp and salmon in 2016, the U.S. dollar has reversed course, and has fallen about 7 percent since January of this year.

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Retail Challenges Cut into Dean Foods’ Bottom Line

Dean Foods, one of the largest dairy food manufacturers, said Tuesday, bountiful U.S. milk supply and heightened competition among retailers contributed to a 45 percent drop in its net income in the second quarter.

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Risk/Compliance

Sleep Apnea Regulations for Truckers Withdrawn

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

U.S. officials are abandoning plans to require sleep apnea screening for truck drivers and train engineers.

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