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Experts weigh in on the supply chain’s top concerns

- Produce Blueprints
For this transportation-themed series, Blueprints hosted a roundtable discussion of crucial issues affecting the sector. Learn what our panel of nine experts had to say, as they offer their perspectives and weigh in on key issues and more.

Lineage Logistics to acquire Spanish transport and cold-store operator

- General News
Lineage Logistics, LLC, one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions providers, today announced its intention to acquire Grupo Fuentes, a major operator of transport and cold storage facilities, headquartered in Murcia, Spain.

RoadOne launches electric truck pilot

- General News

Randolph, Massachusetts, July 25, 2022 – RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a single source intermodal, distribution, and logistics services …

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Port of Oakland reopens

- General News
The Port of Oakland reopened for business as usual on Monday, July 25.

California AB 5: Not yet a grave concern for produce

- General News
Since July 18, California ports, including those of Oakland, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Pedro, have been blocked by truckers gathering to protest the implementation of AB 5, a controversial state measure that is aimed at extending employee status to operators who had been operating as independent contractors. 

PhilaPort unveils plans for $3.5B investments

- General News
PhilaPort is excited to share our vision for the Port’s future anticipated capital need.

Walmart to purchase 4,500 Canoo electric delivery vehicles to be used for last mile deliveries

- General News
While the LDV is expected to begin hitting the road in 2023, the companies plan to kick-off advanced deliveries to refine and finalize vehicle configuration in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex in the coming weeks.

Fifth Wheel Freight hires chief marketing officer

- General News
Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF), one of the fastest-growing logistics and transportation companies in North America, announced the appointment of Dorothy Muszynska as Chief Marketing Officer.

Biden signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act

- General News
In a rare showing of bipartisan unity, Congress has passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, a bill that was signed by President Joe Biden on Thursday and was welcomed by many business interests, including those in the produce industry.

Congress passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act

- General News
In light of the final passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, International Fresh Produce Association Chief Public Policy Office, Robert Guenther issued the following statement: “The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 3580) provides much needed relief for our nation’s ports, in particular for the fresh produce industry that relies heavily on reliable, efficient ocean transport of fresh produce.