The Food Shippers of America Blog

In the logistics industry, it’s no secret that the relationship between a buyer and their supplier can be riddled with issues like miscommunication and a lack of information. Customers are …

How enterprise yard operations became the silent bottleneck in your supply chain, costing you OTIF and customers. In the high-stakes world of modern supply chains, every second and every percentage …

As others spread doom and gloom or pie in the sky, FTR has held off on crafting major changes to our economic forecasts based on tariff fallout, mostly because of …

Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February. Specifically, truck freight tonnage decreased 1.5% after surging 28% …

The U.S. economy continues to send mixed signals. Inflation remains sticky, fuel prices fluctuate, consumer demand shifts weekly, and long-term forecasts remain murky. For food shippers, these challenges aren’t just …

Thieves targeting freight shipments—sometimes with an emphasis on food shipments—are costing the supply chain up to $35 billion annually and fueling price inflation for consumers. Strategic theft has risen 1,500% …

Having options as a food shipper is always a good thing. Having them all available in one place is even better. When you have freight ready to move, you want …

When describing what makes a shipper of choice, this saying applies: “Everything I’ve ever needed to know I learned in kindergarten.” The term “shipper of choice” refers to those who …

President Trump said he will levy import taxes on China, Japan and others equal to half of what they charge the U.S., based upon White House Calculations. Essentially the US …

A significant portion of supply chain activities in the food industry relies on the ability to manufacture, store and transport temperature-sensitive food ingredients and products – and it’s rapidly growing …