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The Stockout: Midwestern Pet Foods aflatoxin contamination traced to Chickasha, OK plant
Reefer truckload capacity begins to tighten further in the Midwest and Southeast
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The Stockout: Reefer trailer orders soar as drop trailer solutions gain traction
Reefer trailer orders were over 100% above replacement levels in November which shows capacity is trying to return to the reefer markets.
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The Stockout: Shortages of cotton threaten CPG supply chains
Droughts and geopolitical tensions are driving up cotton, corn, and soybean prices and in turn impacting supply chain costs.
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The Stockout: Refrigerated truckload costs set to rise as contract rates play catch-up
Reefer spot volume volatility has exploded across the nation over the past week.
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The Stockout: CPG companies are bracing for a WFH future
Lumber Prices are soaring which is threatening CPG companies with higher supply chain costs.
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The Stockout: Fast food is helping keep meatpackers afloat
Reefer tenders have strengthened significantly out of the nation's largest markets.
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The Stockout: Grocery spending tails off each month as consumers run short of cash
New Class 8 truck orders are increasing and this trend is likely to continue through 2021.
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Supply Chains
FreightWaves announces Global Supply Chain Week virtual conference
Disruptions in one corner of the world can impact operations at home. With the turbulence of 2020 hopefully behind us, Global Supply Chain Week will…
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The Stockout: Moderna vaccine distribution is set to demand more from carriers
Coca-Cola slashes jobs in an effort to restructure.
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The Stockout: Why COVID vaccine distribution will support reefer rates
Frito-Lay is responding to customers' demands and have introduced an option for consumers to customize their variety packs.
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