When fresh strawberries arrive from Mexico, vaccines come from Europe, or seafood is imported from Asia, the cold chain doesn’t end at the airport. The most critical phase begins, delivering goods safely and quickly from airport terminals to grocery shelves, pharmacies, or restaurants. This short-haul leg, often less than 100 miles, is where timing, temperature […]
In the world of cold chain logistics, timing and temperature are everything. Delays don’t just result in missed appointments; they result in spoiled goods, broken supply chains, and lost clients. For chain brokers, having standby capacity, refrigerated trucks available at a moment’s notice, is no longer a competitive edge. It’s a baseline requirement. Imagine this: […]
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 […]