The Food Shippers of America Blog

Transportation best practices and technologies are critical for food companies aiming to leverage their supply chains to stay competitive. Efficient, reliable logistics not only ensure products arrive fresh and on-time, …

Cargo theft has long been a concern for supply chains of high-value products such as electronics and other consumer goods, but in recent years food and beverage cargo is now …

As the first two quarters of 2025 come to a close, a clear trend is emerging: manufacturers are carrying less inventory across their networks. Inventory is turning faster, and “safety …

Note: The Food Shippers of America (FSA) encourages its members and affiliated companies to support the important relief work of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) and their current efforts …

With today’s global disruption, rapid technological change, and elevated customer expectations, the concept of a “future-ready supply chain” has shifted from a visionary concept to a strategic necessity for leading …

Food manufacturers, retailers and distributors rely heavily on the trucking industry for their overall supply chain operations – and the food industry is consistently concerned about the financial and operational …

Consumers aren’t concerned with how much it costs to bring a product to grocery store shelves — they just care about the total at the register. Since the beginning of …

A national signage company was struggling to manage the logistics side of its high-volume store installation projects. With over 2,600 annual shipments and nearly $3M in freight spend - missed …

If there is one thing industry news and legislation over the last year has taught us, it is that worker safety cannot be an afterthought in today’s supply chain. The …

Trucking activity in the United States slipped in May as the freight market remained choppy. Specifically, truck freight tonnage decreased 0.1% after gaining 0.5% in April, according to the American …