The Food Shippers of America Blog

Disruptions caused by extreme weather events are set to remain a key risk in 2025. More disruptions mean longer delivery times in food supply chains, higher transportation and logistics costs, …

The global food industry currently is navigating a complex landscape of supply chain challenges that are impacting production, sourcing, logistics and distribution of food materials, ingredients and products. The 69th …

Most people know that golf is an ideal game for business. In the fast-paced world of business in the food industry, where deals oftentimes are made over coffee, boardroom tables, …

What is a tariff? A tariff or duty (the terms are used interchangeably) is a tax levied by governments on the value including freight and insurance of imported products. Different …

Trucking activity in the United States was unchanged in January, despite a myriad factors that depressed freight volumes around the country, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted …

Unilever’s ice cream supply chain has 35 factories and an estimated 3 million freezers across 60 countries. (Photo: Unilever) Unilever’s ice cream supply chain is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and …

The North American food logistics market, estimated to top U.S. $40 billion in 2023, is forecast to almost double by 2032, rising to $79 billion, according to market research firm …

As global food chains become increasingly complicated, food companies need the best talent who bring productivity and efficiencies, strong logistics partners that understand their needs and exceed expectations, and robust …

When it comes to attracting young professionals to careers in the supply chain, it seems that some food companies may need to pivot their goals to align better with the …

Trucking activity in the United States contracted in December, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, the second decrease in as many months. “For …