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by Courtney Bloom, on Jul 30, 2025 9:32:01 AM

Trucking activity in the United States slipped in June as the freight market eroded during the last two months of the second quarter. Specifically, truck freight tonnage decreased 0.4% after …

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by Staff, on Jul 18, 2025 11:44:08 AM

Mars, Inc. has reduced greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain by 16.4% compared to a 2015 baseline, according to the company’s 2024 sustainability report released last week. The company …

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by Staff, on Jul 18, 2025 11:26:31 AM

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, …

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by Brian Everett, on Jul 18, 2025 11:11:28 AM

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 …

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by Interstate Cold Storage | Sponsored Content, on Jul 18, 2025 10:43:59 AM

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 …

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by Kathy Fulton, American Logistics Aid Network, on Jul 11, 2025 4:33:58 PM

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 …

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by Brian Everett, on Jul 7, 2025 1:48:54 PM

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 …

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by Staff, on Jul 7, 2025 1:25:24 PM

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 …

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by Breakthrough Fuel | Sponsored Content, on Jul 7, 2025 10:54:07 AM

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 …

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by Kingsgate Logistics | Sponsored Content, on Jul 3, 2025 4:29:21 PM

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 …

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