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by Staff, on Feb 27, 2023 2:07:25 PM

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.7% in January after increasing 1% in December. In January, the index equaled 117.1 (2015=100) compared with 1162 …

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by Staff, on Feb 20, 2023 11:01:07 AM

The 2023 Food Shippers of America Annual Conference will take place March 5-7 at the J.W. Marriott Palm Desert Resort in Palm Desert, Calif. This 3-day event brings together more …

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by Staff, on Feb 20, 2023 8:15:05 AM

With the shortage of good talent and the supply chain world, many food manufacturers, retailers and distributors are re-evaluating their recruiting and retention efforts – and determining more creative ways …

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Topics:Best Practices

by Loadsmart | Sponsored Content, on Feb 7, 2023 11:02:19 AM

The trucking industry is cyclical, which means you can count on history to repeat itself, according to Felipe Capella, CEO of Loadsmart, a cutting-edge technology company with strategic partners to …

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by Staff, on Feb 6, 2023 8:18:10 PM

ALDI opens its regional distribution center in Loxley, Alabama, to support as many as 100 stores throughout the region. ALDI recently unveiled its completed regional headquarters and distribution center in …

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Topics:Food Chain Snapshot

by Staff, on Jan 24, 2023 8:23:00 AM

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.4% in December after decreasing 2.5% in November. In December, the index equaled 115.2 (2015=100) versus 114.8 in …

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by Staff, on Jan 23, 2023 3:15:10 PM

Interest in environmental responsibility is growing significantly among food shippers as there is an increased focus on sustainability in both domestically and abroad. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been reported …

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Topics:Sustainability

by Staff, on Jan 23, 2023 2:50:33 PM

Campbell Soup Company will consolidate its Snacks offices in Charlotte, N.C. and Norwalk, Conn. into its headquarters in Camden. Over the next three years, Campbell plans to invest approximately $50 …

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by Staff, on Jan 6, 2023 11:18:06 PM

As spot rates and contract rates in the freight market continue to soften, shippers remain in the driver’s seat. However, commercial freight rates are likely to stabilize in 2023, according …

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by Staff, on Dec 22, 2022 5:36:58 PM

Food manufacturers, retailers and distributors kept a close eye on supply chain disruptions, a volatile freight economy, and dramatic shifts in customer demand. Food Shippers of America (FSA) reported on …

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