Transportation
With the Trump administration shifting some federal employees away from the border to deal with increased illegal immigration, commercial shipments of produce from Mexico are taking longer to cross into the U.S.
A slight surplus of trucks was reported in several U.S. shipping districts, but truck rates increased in California in early April.
Shippers have been enjoying a substantial drop in transportation costs this year after enduring some of the highest freight rates ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those rock-bottom prices could be short-lived, though.
Delivering a load of fresh fruits or vegetables on time and in good condition is no easy task.
Beaverton, Ore.-based trucking intelligence firm DAT Freight & Analytics reports that refrigerated spot truckload rates dropped to a two-and-half-year low in March.
A massive pallet fire beneath a raised section of the busy 10 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles has caused headaches for tenants on the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market and surrounding produce businesses.
The department said the grants will help strengthen the middle of the food chain in several states.
With strategic investments in new equipment, terminal infrastructure and channel improvements, the port continues to solidify its position as a vital hub for trade in the Gulf region.
Selected from the global logistics company’s network of 96,000 contract carriers, the program recognizes 23 carriers that stood out for exceptional quality and more.
As a family-owned business with over six decades of experience, John Greene Logistics Co. specializes in personalized logistics solutions, says Michael Fernandes, director of sales.
According to the study released by Flock Freight and Drive Research, the inefficiency equates to 1 in 4 truckloads moving empty, representing a significant economic and environmental concern.
For transportation management solutions providers, customer requirements for on-time delivery, product quality, visibility to in-transit inventory and access to actionable data have increased, says Joe Kouten of Genpro.
The truck freight market continued to underperform the broader economy during the first quarter, according to the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index.
With an Oct. 1 deadline for negotiations, a strike could severely challenge importers of perishables, including fresh produce.
Company founder Robert Goldstein says he saw an opportunity to bring innovation and reliability to produce logistics.
The group’s VP of supply chain and customs policy stressed the critical role that the East and Gulf Coast ports play in the retail supply chain.
The Global Port Tracker Report says major container ports have seen a surge in imports because of potential increases in tariffs.
The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance said they will sign the agreement on March 11.
The logistics provider says its enhanced consolidation program and end-to-end temperature-controlled transportation services help manage increased demand.
The company said the move covers additional costs due to labor disruptions, slowdowns, congestion and other unforeseen events.
With produce industry use of reusable plastic containers and pallets rising, providers seek to push ahead with efficiency, cost effectiveness and sustainability.
The new fee structure takes into account modern shipping methods and transitions to a per-pound-based fee schedule.
Another coastwide strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports looms large if an agreement is not reached before Jan. 15.
The shipping giant has urged customers to pick up their laden containers and return the empty ones at the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports before Jan. 15 to mitigate potential disruptions at the terminals on account of a strike.
The acquisition will expand its ability to provide real-time GPS tracking and load optimization on the DAT One platform, the company says.
Reuters reports that the union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.