The Food Shippers of America Blog

Cargo theft is a complex and moving target — and costs supply chains as much as $35 billion annually, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Cargo theft also causes …

Dollar Tree, Inc. recently announced it has purchased a 1.25M square-foot distribution center (DC) in Litchfield Park, AZ, outside of Phoenix. A member of Food Shippers of America (FSA), Dollar …

Outsourcing warehousing has become a critical strategy for food companies looking to stay agile in today’s volatile supply chain environment – particularly as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and rapidly shifting …

Food shippers are entering one of the most demanding and opportunity rich periods of the year – the holiday season. With festive demand soaring and supply chains under pressure, success …

At a basic level, freight is about moving goods from one dock to another. Shippers who're running full truckloads across the continental US have two main options: spot freight and …

Trucking activity in the United States increased again in August, pushing the level up to the highest point since December 2023. Specifically, truck freight tonnage rose 0.9% after gaining 11% …

Tariffs have become a defining factor in global trade this year, and food companies are among the hardest hit. From rising input costs to disrupted sourcing strategies, the burden of …

For food and beverage companies, operational pressure is mounting. Inflation, supply disruptions, and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping how products are made, moved, and sold. Your fixed warehouse networks, once …

Retailers are racing to meet rising consumer expectations for speed, and next-day delivery has quickly become the new standard in food and grocery. What was once a premium service is …

At Starbucks, a premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, every innovation circles back to a straightforward mission: Enhancing the art of coffee while …