Shipper of choice

Thomas Wasson Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Loaded and Rolling: Capacity crunch, transportation M&A, Cass Index spending records

Capacity crunch: Competition for carriers brings rising costs, new opportunities Continued freight demand and limited truckload supply are allowing trucking companies to be selective with which loads to take, causing greater competition among shippers. Customer characteristics are playing a key role in contract and spot rate negotiations with carriers reevaluating their customer mix based on […]

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

2021 Shipper of Choice profile: Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz earns its place as a Shipper of Choice for the third year in a row as the food and beverage producer gains carriers’ respect through consistency and collaborative relationships while investing in making facilities more efficient.

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Going whole hog: Smithfield carves out leading position in pork supply chain

Several years ago Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, initiated a plan to overhaul its logistics network, which at the time included a fleet of nearly 6,500 third-party trucks traveling more than three million miles weekly.  The changes included ramping up direct shipping to customers; optimizing its dedicated fleet and increasing use of newer, […]

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Coca-Cola, a Shipper of Choice that quenches drivers’ thirsts for efficiency

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) moves about 10,000 loads per week in the United States. Drivers picking up those shipments – whether they’re beverage bases destined for bottlers or ice tea for retailers – can expect can expect free refreshments, but more importantly, short dwell times.  “We want to provide quality service and hospitality to the drivers who […]

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Collaborative spirit nets Conagra Brands “Shipper of Choice” award

FreightWaves and Convoy recently teamed up to present the first annual Shipper of Choice Award to a top-notch manufacturer, distributor or retailer. Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) ranked number 4 out of 25 award winners. The first-of-its-kind award was created to recognize shippers committed to eliminating inefficiencies from the supply chain and aiming to be excellent […]

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Ellis Smith Wednesday, May 8, 2019

FreightWaves announces Shipper of Choice winners

For the first time, FreightWaves and its partner Convoy have recognized the manufacturers, distributers and retailers who do the best job of keeping the American economy moving by fighting driver detention, providing accessible facilities, and understanding what it takes to remove inefficiencies from the supply chain.

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FreightWaves Staff Sunday, May 5, 2019

Getting the most out of Transparency19

We do things a little differently here at FreightWaves, and our events are no exception. To help prepare you for the week ahead, we’ve compiled a top 10 list of things you can expect at Transparency19, May 6-8 in Atlanta. 1000+ attendees from all over the world who represent pivotal shippers, carriers, brokers/3PLs, industry analysts, […]

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