The Food Shippers of America Blog

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% …

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 …

In an era where supply chain agility and cost efficiency define success, food shippers operating multiple distribution centers (DCs) are increasingly looking for ways to streamline logistics. One strategy gaining …

Operating private fleets are a significant initiative by many food companies in management their supply chains. In fact, nine of the top 10 private fleets in North America are food …