Refrigerated freight

NASA hauls the longest heavy cargo delivery; Reefers run food to the Bahamas; Submarine cables connect the Virgin Islands.

Digital freight platform Hwy Haul aims to reduce food waste during transportation.

Amid high rates and tight capacity, fleets must make do with what they have and minimize errors that can lead to significant cargo losses.

Refrigerated trucks, or reefer trucks as they are known in the trucking industry, play a vital role in the supply chain.

Driving long-haul reefer trucks can be challenging, according to message boards and trucking forums.

Transport refrigeration company Thermo King’s R452A refrigerant will reportedly reduce carbon emissions by 50%.

2021 — This year had several highs and lows with mixed results in almost every industry. The most reported news centered on the supply chain and it has been fraught with challenges. The interruptions from port to dock have consumed media outlets. Normally supply chain was an industry topic and rarely covered by worldwide media. We’ve […]

TFI International expands its U.S. temperature-controlled business with the acquisition of Missouri trucking firm D&D Sexton.

Before getting into what’s happening in CPG supply chains, here’s something for your calendar: I host the next quarterly The Stockout webinar on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. ET. Here’s the link to register. Last quarter, there was a great turnout, and the discussion was enhanced by the many participants who asked thoughtful and pertinent […]

Investments in cold chain visibility and control solutions help ensure the integrity of the cargo and efficient capacity use when capacity is scarce.

Tiger Cool Express is acquiring a cold storage warehouse in the Pacific Northwest, while Greenbrier’s leasing subsidiary is exceeding the target for the value of its first-year leasing fleet.

A strong consolidation program extends the reach of logistics savings beyond just trailer loads and multi-stop loads by converting LTL suppliers to customer pickup.

Reefer capacity appears to be easing in the contracted space, but spot rates appear to be as touchy as ever.

2021 Cold Chain Summit

With capacity tight across the board, difficulty in sourcing reefer trailers may spill into other segments as produce season continues.

Food service providers can expect to be extremely busy as COVID-19 fears subside.

“By focusing on specific segments, brokers can offer a higher quality service that allows them to focus on specific customer needs,” Bratnober said.

Capital Logistics COO Michael Feig says it’s too early to tell if the summer will bring tight capacity to the reefer market.

Acquisitions and record Canadian grain loadings round out rail news

High cost of repositioning reefer equipment is hitting food exporters hard amid ongoing tariff fallout.

SkyBitz and Coretex have joined forces to launch an integrated platform for collection and reporting of temperature-controlled data and trailer-tracking services.

OEMs, regulators put reefers on a path to zero emissions.

Fleet management solutions provider Samsara looked at 130 million trips since the beginning of 2020 and found truck traffic running at 95% of prepandemic volumes, with more speeding and less hard braking.

A recent study by the Institute of International Container Lessors found that traditional hot zinc sprays for refrigerated container steel frames keep them in top shape years longer than zinc-rich primer coatings and should be maintained by box manufacturers.

If a sector or industry goes down due to COVID-19 and a carrier hasn’t diversified, that carrier might be following it.

Reefer is a hot trucking segment, but jumping in without considering proper insurance could freeze you in your path.

Railroads once carried much of the fresh produce across the U.S. Can they do it again? Jim Blaze explores the topic in his latest commentary.

Brokers said there are lingering trouble spots from Road Check week, but markets are already softening.

A Canadian National (NYSE: CNI) subsidiary has acquired the intermodal assets of Alberta-based H&R Transport, a company that specializes in the over-the-road, temperature-controlled service. The acquisition will expand CN’s presence in moving consumer goods, and is part of the company’s broader effort to offer more end-to-end rail supply chain options, according to railroad president and […]

Utilimaster has unveiled a new customizable cargo box for last-mile delivery. The box has separate compartments that can be individually temperature controlled.