As the demand for fresher, faster, and more efficient food delivery grows, the logistics industry is adapting. One of the most notable changes? A rising preference for small reefer box trucks over traditional 53-foot trailers. From local farm-to-fork services to regional grocery chains and national food suppliers, distributors are reevaluating their transportation strategies to stay […]
KNOXVILLE, TN — Reefer Van Network (RVN), the leading expedite partner for the cold chain, has launched its new Customer Portal, giving shippers instant, self-serve access to book dry and temperature-controlled cargo vans and small trucks – on demand, 24/7. This launch marks a major step forward in RVN’s mission to modernize cold chain logistics. […]
Maintaining temperature control is a legal and operational necessity when it comes to the food industry. Whether you’re shipping seafood to a restaurant, dairy to a grocery chain, or frozen items to a local deli, maintaining the correct temperature throughout the entire journey is essential to keeping food safe, fresh, and compliant. Any deviation, even […]
For businesses shipping temperature-sensitive goods, controlling logistics costs without sacrificing product quality is essential. One of the most overlooked yet powerful strategies is right-sizing your reefer loads, selecting the ideal vehicle size and service type based on your freight’s volume, weight, temperature needs, and delivery urgency. Choosing the wrong truck or van can result in […]
Healthcare logistics refers to the specialized planning, execution, and coordination of transporting medical goods, pharmaceutical products, biological materials, and healthcare equipment. These materials are often sensitive to time, temperature, and handling, meaning traditional logistics approaches are not enough. From vaccine vials to organ shipments, healthcare logistics ensures that vital items arrive in the right condition, […]
When cold chain shipments cross borders, most logistics attention focuses on getting the goods safely through customs and into the country. But a critical and often overlooked phase follows immediately after: the first domestic mile. This segment, which involves moving goods from the port of entry to the next point in the cold chain (such […]