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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

The food and beverage company was selected for award negotiations to receive up to $170 million from the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration to support the implementation of clean energy projects at 10 of the company’s US plants.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

The retailer says snacks and beverages are the most popular items sent by drone. The Port of Virginia has become the first US East Coast port powered by 100 percent clean energy, achieving its clean energy goal eight years ahead of schedule. This milestone demonstrates the port’s commitment to supporting sustainability in Virginia.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Highly lethal bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia flocks. aims to have at least 25 percent of all beverages globally across its portfolio of brands sold in refillable / returnable glass or plastic bottles, or in refillable containers through traditional fountain or Coca-Cola Freestyle dispensers. By 2030, the Coca-Cola Co.

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Nestlé USA and Enterra Solutions Sign Multi-Year Cognitive Computing Agreement

Enterra Insights

Most of the data analytics and modeling will be performed at Nestlé USA in Northern Virginia and Enterra’s offices in Pennsylvania. With some of the most recognizable food and beverage brands, including Coffee-mate, DiGiorno, and Nestlé Toll House, the largest coffee portfolio in the U.S. With 2018 sales of $9.7

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3 Ways to Spot Supplier Risk in Communication

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This post is a continuation of an ongoing collaborative blog series with Spendrix, a company who was made for procurement teams of all sizes and we currently serve customers in Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Construction, Logistics, and the Food & Beverage industries. Ben is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

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Food Grade Warehouse

3PL Insights

Produce and beverages are good examples of products that require refrigerated storage. Some food products do not need to be frozen but will maintain a longer shelf life if kept at cooler temperatures. A refrigerated warehouse provides cold storage for foods and other products that need to be kept under a certain temperature.

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

Here’s why: In terms of output, North Carolina is the second-largest food and beverage manufacturer in the U.S., The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina. The state is also ranked #5 in GlobalTrade Magazine’s “ Best States for Manufacturing.” and the fifth-largest overall.