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Refrigerated Trucks: History, Benefits and Types

Refrigerated trucks, also called reefers, crucial for transporting perishable items under controlled temperatures, are the backbone of delivering fresh food and vital medications. Remarkably, these reefers transport 70% of the food we consume, with around 500,000 units actively maintaining the cold chain across the United States. In this blog, we will discuss the history, benefits, […]

December 14, 2023 | December 2023 | Temperature Controlled | Temperature-Sensitive Goods

Cold Chain Innovations: Turn Up the Chill

Smart sensing, monitoring, and packaging solutions keep temperature-sensitive shipments in the zone.

December 8, 2023 | December 2023 | Temperature Controlled | Warehousing

Conveyor Upgrade Increases Warehouse Efficiencies and Order Volume Capacity

MD Logistics implemented a tailored conveyor solution in its warehouse to serve clients in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industry. The new configuration boosts flexibility, efficiency, and output.

10 Tips for Selecting LTL Service Levels

In an unpredictable and evolving global supply chain, it is vital to have a trustworthy LTL carrier strategy that adds consistency to your operations. It is essential to select carriers that are aligned on your priorities and can be most beneficial to your business.

September 7, 2023 | Temperature Controlled

Temperature-Controlled Shipping: Definition, Methods, and Limitations

Temperature-controlled shipping is essential for transporting goods requiring specific temperature ranges to maintain quality, safety, and efficacy. As global commerce grows, there’s an increasing need for reliable temperature-controlled freight transportation methods. Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, perishable foods, or live animals must reach their final destination safely. Recent studies indicate that improper shipping conditions, mainly certain temperature changes, […]

The Last Mile: Ice Cream Logistics… Licked

When it comes to frozen desserts, ice cream tops the list for U.S. consumers. Here’s how ice cream makers keep churning it out.

Stay Chill

Shippers face many challenges when maintaining the cold chain for food transportation. Chill out! These solutions can help.

September 27, 2022 | Temperature Controlled

Global Cold Chain Outlook: Cold Is Hot

The global cold chain market is a bright spot in the perishables business landscape. It was valued at $253 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $437 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 8.1%, according to a SkyQuest Technology Consulting report.

August 31, 2022 | Food Logistics | Temperature Controlled | Temperature-Sensitive Goods

Solving the Unique Challenges of Shipping Perishables

Cold chain shipping requires precision. The best temperature loggers collect and track shipment temperature and identify where and when temperature fluctuations occur. When it comes to cold chain shipping, the challenges associated with supply chain management are magnified because perishable products must be shipped in a carefully controlled environment—during both storage and shipment. According to […]

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VERTICAL FOCUS: Perishables

Grain Pain As with many other sectors, transportation disruptions have hit the perishables industry in 2022. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released its mid-year status update on transportation systems in the United States—and, as you might expect, the numbers are troublesome. Total grain rail cars loaded and billed dipped slightly, from 381,000 cars in […]

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