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Borders and Trade Remain Open Despite COVID-19

United Fresh Produce Association

COVID-19's impact on the fresh produce industry has been catastrophic.

The development of programs from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will help alleviate some of the hardships our supply chain has endured, but it’s just a start.

Surveys Reveal Significant Shifts in Consumer Behavior During Pandemic

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The survey found that 13% of respondents purchased groceries online for the first time during the pandemic.

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Refraction AI Launches Robot Grocery Delivery

Approximately the size of an electric bicycle, the REV-1 delivery robot is lightweight, nimble and fast enough to operate in the bike lane and on the roadway.

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ORBIS Launches New Sustainability Initiative to Repurpose Coastline Waste

ORBIS Corporation

ORBIS’ Ocean in Mind program incorporates packaging made with recycled plastic material recovered near major waterways, helping to clean up coastline waste and stimulate local economies.

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Florens Asset Management Company Expands Refrigerated Shipping Capabilities with 5,000 PrimeLINE Units

Carrier Transicold

In response to increasing global demand for refrigerated shipping, Florens Asset Management Company Ltd has expanded its refrigerated intermodal container offerings with an order of 5,000 Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE units.

Expanding its refrigerated container shipping capabilities, Florens Asset Management Company Ltd recently purchased 5,000 PrimeLINE units, making Carrier Transicold its preferred partner for refrigerated units.

7 Out of 10 Americans Believe Grocery Shopping Will Permanently Change Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Forty-four percent of respondents said the top challenge they face when grocery shopping today is product shortages. Aside from this worry, 42% of those surveyed also said that they now worry about the cleanliness of the products they buy and the grocer

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Transportation Chain

Transportation Chain: Emerging Technologies and Trends in Trucks, Trucking and the Supply Chain

A look at technologies and trends that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on the freight and transportation industry, trucks and their suppliers and drivers on the road and on the frontlines.

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Electrification

New National Supply Chain Distribution Models in U.S. Expected As Companies Adopt ‘China Plus One’ Strategy

U.S. supply chains will shift away from an overreliance on China to include more expanding Asian and European markets, in response to both recent trade wars and COVID-19.

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McLane Deploys Zero-Emission Class 8 Trucks Further Reducing Carbon Footprint

McLane Company Inc.

Deploying heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles furthers McLane’s Green Advantage initiatives to reduce the company’s environmental impact.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Retail Imports Improving Slightly, But Still Below 2019

National Retail Federation (NRF)

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.53 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in May, the latest month for which after-the-fact numbers are available.

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Software Solutions

How a Real-Time Temperature Monitoring Solution Helps Reduce Supply Chain Product Losses

Real-time supply chain monitoring solutions that leverage reusable data loggers are enabling enterprises to minimize product loss and actively reduce their carbon footprint.

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A Frozen Food Revival Study Indicates the Changes in Shopping Habits Will Be for the Long Term

With more shoppers than ever being drawn to the category since mid-March, the results of the exclusive study highlight value for money and reduction of food waste as two of the main reasons that the popularity will remain.

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