Turn Your Perishable LTL from “Necessary Evil” to “Supply Chain Enabler”.Transportfolio

Every day, we talk to shippers and retailers about shipping produce and other perishable commodities in Frankly, most see these shipments as a painful, yet necessary evil that they must to do sell their products. But this doesn’t have to be the case. I’ve found that customers who shift their perishable LTL thought processes from transactional to planned discover eye-opening improvements throughout their supply chain.

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It bothers me that poor cold chain management leads to so much fresh produce being thrown out before it even hits the shelf. During a TPA Supply Chain Conference presentation, I explained that it doesn’t have to be that way. You can use these 6 key concepts to build a better cold chain and reduce waste.
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Editor’s note: We posted this infographic two years ago, but we’re sharing it again today in the spirit of the holiday. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is here, and retailers have enjoyed a weekend of holiday-related sales. Over the last two weeks, roses have been making their way from fields to stores across the country, all so that consumers can treat their Valentines to fresh bouquets of beautiful blooms. But just what did that journey entail? » Read More

Texas is now the number one state for refrigerated freight volume on DAT Load Boards, surpassing California by a wide margin. While the total number of produce loads leaving California is still likely the highest of any U.S. state, there is a marked shift in demand for refrigerated equipment on the spot truckload freight market. More refrigerated truckloads are available in Texas than in California. This is a first.

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