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Mary O’Connell

Former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call. Which gives insights into the world around 3PLs and Freight brokers. She will talk your ear off about anything and everything if you let her. Expertise in operations, LTL pricing and procurement, flatbed operations, dry van, tracking and tracing, reality tv shows and how to turn a stranger into your new best friend.
Running on Ice: The cold chain goes to space
Inside this edition: NASA explores cryogenic fuel storage, a new gel for cold chain shipping and protein-packed frozen treats.
Running on Ice: Miami takes giant leap in fresh‑food logistics with $141M cold chain hub
Running on Ice: Miami takes giant leap in fresh‑food logistics with $141M cold chain Hub
Running on Ice: GHX rolls out new AI capabilities to strengthen healthcare supply chains
In this edition: GHX new AI solutions for healthcare, Lineage expands in Kentucky, and mochi mixes with ice cream sandwiches.
Running on Ice: New partnerships come to the cold chain
In this edition: Compass and Illuminate partner for new TemperPack+, Nordic Cold Chain Solutions has a new GLP-1 packaging solution, and bananas swing for the freezer aisle.
Running on Ice: Port Laredo becomes a cold chain powerhouse
In this edition: Breaking down top cold chain hubs, developments in the autoimmune drugs, and ramen comes to the frozen aisle.
Running on Ice: World Refrigeration Day brings about the future of cold chain
In this edition: World Refrigeration Day, The rising demand for cold chain in the Middle East and North Africa, and cultivated meat makes headway.