Supply Chain & Logistics

TraceGains new report measures the readiness and sophistication among suppliers to manage regulatory change and market influences.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102914-new-study-says-nearly-half-of-f-and-b-suppliers-still-rely-on-manual-spreadsheets

This state-of-the-art facility is more than just a corporate hub; it embodies Seafrigo's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. 

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102890-seafrigo-group-opens-new-global-headquarters

E80’s new hub is focused on driving innovation together with customers and would-to-be customers to concept, design and develop integrated and flexible automated systems for their future logist...

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102875-e80-group-unveils-innove80-hub-for-cpg-producer-distributors

PLM Fleet has the nation’s largest and most diverse selection of refrigerated equipment, ranging in lengths from 28 to 53 feet, with single-temperature, multiple-temperature, or electric-only, ...

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102874-plm-fleet-expands-reach-with-fresno-branch-opening

Cold chain companies adopting digital twins and simulation can create a competitive advantage.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102858-using-digital-twins-and-simulation-to-enhance-refrigerated-and-frozen-supply-chains

To bolster its traceability efforts, Sysco will partner with iFoodDS, a leader in traceability, food safety and quality management solutions. 

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102857-sysco-announces-fsma-food-traceability-compliance-initiative

Lineage, the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, began trading as a Nasdaq-listed company under the ticker LINE.  

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102820-lineage-to-line-cold-storage-providers-ipo

Warehouse docks can cost millions of dollars annually, but dock scheduling technology, can benefit businesses by saving on some of these costs.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102726-fast-roi-the-hard-and-soft-dollar-savings-of-dock-scheduling-software

 All Lineage fleets in North America are now registered SmartWay Transport Partners.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102701-lineage-expands-participation-in-epa-smartway-transport-partnership

The 454,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution site also features a culinary center for collaborating with local customers to test and develop menus.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102677-sysco-celebrates-opening-of-new-pennsylvania-distribution-and-culinary-center

Candor Expedite’s Food Chain is the first and exclusive U.S. company to introduce this technology through a partnership with Cool Chain, a European technology provider who has been successfully...

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102669-candor-expedite-unveils-reusable-cold-packaging-for-pallet-shipments

The new 335,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City is part of a strategic collaboration with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to co-locate Americold warehouse facilities on the CPKC network.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102641-americold-breaks-ground-on-first-cold-storage-facility-on-cpkc-rail-network-in-missouri

This is the third Walmart milk processing facility to deploy Swisslog’s automated storage and retrieval solution (AS/RS) featuring SynQ software and Vectura cranes.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102606-walmart-selects-swisslog-as-rs-at-third-milk-processing-facility-in-texas

The cold storage provider has formally changed its brand name from Lineage Logistics to Lineage.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102607-lineage-logistics-announces-rebranding

Lineage’s North and Southbound cross-border program enables both TL (truckload) and LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments between the U.S. and Canada, while connecting shippers to the company’s...

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102588-lineage-expands-integrated-solutions-services-with-new-canada-cross-border-program

Maintaining food quality and safety is a goal shared by all stakeholders in the perishable supply chain.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102535-four-keys-to-successful-cold-chain-shipping

 Regions worldwide reported increased capacity and several new companies joined GCCA in the past year. 

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102605-global-cold-chain-alliance-releases-annual-list-of-largest-temperature-controlled-warehousing-members-cold-storage-logistics

Near-port industrial site will be a 245,400-square-foot temperature-controlled warehouse, set to break ground this month. 

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102537-freezpak-logistics-karis-cold-and-l-and-b-realty-advisors-plan-new-cold-storage-at-virginia-port

 With a focus on customer-centric solutions, the site expects to offer integrated solutions such as freight forwarding and value-added services.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102500-lineage-strengthens-german-footprint-with-new-facility-in-bremerhaven

FreezPak's new location will offer their one-stop-shop 4PL model, known as FreezPak Complete, providing drayage, cold storage, USDA/FDA inspections, LTL and FTL transportation services, along wit...

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102499-freezpak-opens-new-location-in-philadelphia-offers-4pl-model

Americold is investing $127 million in the 335,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City, Missouri.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102468-americold-announces-plans-for-first-cold-storage-facility-on-cpkc-rail-network-in-missouri

The Rite-Hite ONE platform was developed based on extensive input from customers, including major manufacturers, distribution centers, 3PLs, and food processing facilities.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102412-rite-hite-to-unveil-new-software-aimed-at-productivity-reduced-detention-demurrage-costs

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) solutions to organizations seeking to optimize their warehouse operations 

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102357-envista-and-softeon-form-alliance-to-enhance-warehouse-management-offerings

 The cold storage market in Wilmington, North Carolina, is hot, thanks in part to its proximity to America’s most proficient port.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102315-hot-cities-for-cold-storage-wilmington-nc

Cold chain shipping challenges and considerations for keeping seafood frozen and fresh.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102291-shoring-up-the-seafood-supply-chain

As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port of Long Beach handles $200 billion in trade annually, including beef, pork, citrus fruits, grapes, stone fruit and cheese.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102269-hot-cities-for-cold-storage-long-beach

For the first time in its 71-year history, Yelloh, formerly Schwan’s Home Delivery, will carry more than its own frozen foods to homes across America.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102209-yelloh-formerly-schwans-home-delivery-opens-frozen-food-distribution-network-via-new-partner-picks-program

 Two dozen new products are featured in US Foods’ “Fall Scoop,” most of which are frozen and refrigerated foods.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102188-carbon-negative-cutlery-kimchi-fried-rice-on-the-menu-for-foodservice-operators-in-us-foods-fall-scoop

 This acquisition strengthens Nature's Touch's mission to provide high-quality, diverse frozen food offerings.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102196-natures-touch-expands-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-assets-from-sunrise-growers-sunopta-frozen-fruit-operations

The average annual salary at Sysco Arizona East will be $68,000 per year, nearly double the per capita median income in Arizona.

https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102191-sysco-breaks-ground-on-102m-arizona-facility