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Before specialty food products hit store shelves, they must undergo a delicate shipping process. England Logistics has relationships with an expansive carrier network specializing in handling this kind of freight. Chad Knudsen, England Logistics’ director of cold chain LTL, explains, “During the busy times, we’re able to find solutions for shippers because we have such a large network. We are also able to find solutions for clients even at the last minute during non-busy times." Take a look at this article to learn more about what goes into transporting specialty foods. #supplychain #specialtyfoods #foodlogistics

Before specialty food products hit store shelves, they must undergo a delicate shipping process. England Logistics has relationships with an expansive carrier network specializing in handling this kind of freight. Chad Knudsen, England Logistics’ director of cold chain LTL, explains, “During the busy times, we’re able to find solutions for shippers because we have such a large network. We are also able to find solutions for clients even at the last minute during non-busy times." Take a look at this article to learn more about what goes into transporting specialty foods. #supplychain #specialtyfoods #foodlogistics

Customer Success Story: How Maverick Transport Solved a Major Supply Chain Crisis for a Leading Food Importer When a leading U.S. food importer faced a critical supply chain disruption due to the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maverick Transport was ready to help. The importer, responsible for delivering fruits, vegetables, seafood, cheeses, meats, and nuts to major retailers such as ALDI, Costco, and Walmart, was at risk of major delays. By providing coverage for inbound shipments out of multiple ports, we helped ease our client’s transition of their freight from Baltimore to several other ports. We did the legwork necessary to provide every possible option to solve the crisis they were facing, ensuring that any routing decision they made was fully supported by Maverick’s service to the final destination. This timely intervention ensured that essential goods like fruit cups, canned tuna, and Jello cups reached store shelves without interruption. Our innovative logistics solutions didn’t just stop there—we’ve since expanded our support to include their frozen fruit and vegetable lines, continuing to strengthen their supply chain. Key Takeaways: 💡 Swift decision-making prevented major supply chain delays 💡 Ensured continued availability of essential food items in major retailers 💡 Expanded partnership to include frozen goods logistics Read the full case study on how Maverick Transport played a key role in solving this crisis, ensuring our client could keep delivering the products customers rely on: https://bit.ly/3TzPEbV At Maverick Transport, we don’t just move goods—we deliver solutions. #SupplyChain #Logistics #FoodIndustry #CustomerSuccess #SupplyChainManagement #3PL #TeamMaverick #CustomerTestimonial #CaseStudy

Food Logistics announced today that Candor Expedite’s New Food Chain Division is among winners of this year’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Bq08M0. The award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. Candor is the first and exclusive U.S. company to introduce this packaging technology that that supports frozen, refrigerated, or ambient temperatures, allowing the consolidation perishable and dry goods into one truck. This solution can eliminate the costs of multiple deliveries across the United States, support accountable shipping practices, minimize shipping waste, and reduce carbon emissions for food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. #Candor #FoodChain #ColdChain #Shipping #FoodLogistics #Trucking #SupplyChain

As the calendar turns to May, produce season is really starting to heat up in North America. SVP of Sales John Morel has four key tips to help you prepare. John shared his insights in Food Logistics last week in an article that explains why produce season impacts everyone who ships refrigerated freight, not just produce shippers or produce-heavy regions. Read his article and keep us in mind for your reefer spot capacity needs this spring and summer. https://lnkd.in/gzXRwQ_k

So very proud of our accomplishments this year and of our team's ability to offer a cost effective and sustainable solution to temp-controlled LTL. Food Logistics recognized Candor Expedite as a top 3PL & cold storage provider. For those of you that don't know, we launched Candor FoodChain, LLC earlier this year. Each one of our Food Chain pallets has a temperature probe and can hold temperature for 9 days. Our clients are utilizing them to deliver ambient, refrigerated, and frozen products on the same truck. Candor FoodChain, LLC allows deliveries of all 3 product ranges on a single dry truck, providing a sustainable solution by not running a reefer unit, and minimizing store and warehouse disruptions by consolidating 3 deliveries into 1. No more partition walls. No more sweating inconsistent temperature ranges throughout the trailer. No more condensation jeopardizing the integrity of your shipment in-transit. 

Transporting refrigerated or frozen food: A logistics challenge you can master ❄️🚛 The global demand for transporting refrigerated and frozen foods continues to grow, but ensuring these goods reach their destination in perfect condition requires expertise and precision. Our latest blog dives deep into the essential steps and best practices for managing cold chain logistics effectively. Whether you’re shipping fresh produce, seafood, or frozen meals, maintaining strict temperature control is non-negotiable. 🔑 Key highlights from the article: - Understanding the cold chain: Why temperature consistency is crucial from start to finish. - Specialized packaging and technology: Explore how insulated containers and real-time tracking enhance reliability. - Regulatory compliance: Stay aligned with international standards and local laws to avoid delays. - Choosing the right partner: Insights into the importance of experienced logistics providers for seamless operations. Across Logistics has the expertise and global reach to ensure your temperature-sensitive shipments arrive without a hitch. From state-of-the-art storage solutions to real-time monitoring, we’re here to safeguard your cargo and reputation. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dhGqDwJA #ColdChain #Logistics #FrozenFoodTransport #SupplyChainManagement #AcrossLogistics

🍧 Approximately 90% of Americans, who buy frozen food, purchase desserts. The steady demand for frozen desserts creates consistent shipping needs, which allows carriers to establish dedicated reefer routes specifically for transporting these products. These routes focus on areas with high consumer demand, such as urban centers with large grocery chains or distribution hubs. Additionally, securing contracts with major dessert brands or retailers ensures consistent shipments, while emphasizing timely deliveries and quality assurance strengthens long-term partnerships across the supply chain. ➡️ Follow us for more industry insights! www.reefervannetwork.com #reefervan #logistics #RefrigeratedShipping #ReeferSTL

Jarrolds Logistics are the go-to distribution experts in perishable, fragile and liquid goods. We specialise in ensuring your food and beverage items arrive in the perfect condition, at the ideal temperature for optimal quality. We offer expertise in handling these items, with delivery services for frozen goods that are fit to travel for 48 hours. Explore our services further on our website via the link in the comments. #LogisticsSolutions #TemperatureControlledShipping #ColdChainLogistics #LogisticsSolutions #JarroldsLogistics

🚨 How Did the (Frozen) Chicken Cross the Road? With help from Redwood! 🚨 Food recalls doubled in 2024. Cold chain shippers need a trusted 4PL partner. Redwood's report shows why. Learn how we manage 110,000+ temp-controlled shipments annually! Read full blog: https://hubs.li/Q02WwgMc0