ADOPTING AND ADAPTING ARE KEY TO COLD CHAIN SUCCESS

From driver shortages to natural disasters, the last 12 months have continued to challenge the third-party logistics (3PL) space. But it’s the 3PLs and the cold storage providers that keep cold food product moving through the chain, despite disruption.

For example, many of this year’s winners offer a variety of 3PL services, including air cargo, bulk/liquid bulk transportation, direct-store delivery, freight forwarding, refrigerated trucking, truckload brokerage and more, and making investments in emerging technologies such as GPS, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, food safety, delivery apps and more.

Meanwhile, many of the cold storage services offer their own range of services, from blast freezing and cross docking to inventory management and warehousing/ distribution management, and investing in technologies like drones, track and trace, cloud-based and more.

3PLs are also innovating in other areas such as warehousing. For instance, a CBRE report reveals 3PLs leased more big-box (200,000 square feet or larger) warehouse space in North America than any other occupier category.

What’s more, over the past two years, 50% of shippers increased their spend with outsourced providers, compared to only 12% that decreased spend, according to a Coyote Logistics study, and 82% of shippers rely on 3PLs to procure capacity for at least some of their freight, with 38% using 3PLs for a majority of their shipments.

It’s these 3PLs and cold storage providers that work to adopt and adapt to operate in a safer, more efficient manner. That’s why it’s important we honor and celebrate the top 3PLs and cold storage providers and the services they provide.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners. Here’s some standouts:

Syfan Logistics

URL: syfanlogistics.com

Worth Noting: Syfan Logistics is in the midst of an expansion project at its Gainsville, Ga., headquarters. The first phase, which adds more office space, is set to be completed in early April. The second phase involves renovation of existing work areas and is expected to be finished in September. Syfan is also adding 46,000 square feet of office space for Syfan Logistics and its sister company, Turbo Sales & Leasing. Another 19,000 square feet is being built out for Turbo’s terminal-tractor maintenance shop. Once completed, the headquarters will be nearly double in size with enough workspace for an additional 125 team members. In 2019, the company completed a 19,000-square-foot expansion of office space.

Transervice Logistics Inc.

URL: transervice.com

Worth Noting: Based in Lake Success, N.Y., Transervice currently manages approximately 25,000 pieces of equipment in over 120 regional and local facilities across North America. Its workforce is some 1,200-strong, including over 1,000 drivers and technicians.

CJ Logistics America

URL: cjlogisticsamerica.com

Worth Noting: CJ Logistics is a specialist in food and CPG logistics, specifically focused on meeting the unique quality and compliance requirements of these industries. CJ Logistics provides capabilities that truly span the entire supply chain from end-to-end and integrate those services across the globe. CJ Logistics is differentiated by its dynamic supply chain leadership and approach to strategic, collaborative partnerships. It’s known for its sophisticated, consultative approach to leveraging supply chain as a critical strategy to achieve customer business goals. CJ Logistics is also known for its expertise in implementing and operating notably large-scale, complex operations. Aligned to its customers’ challenges and goals, CJ Logistics is focused on the development of predictive business intelligence and insights, helping customers stay ahead of changes in regulations, consumer dynamics, retail requirements and emerging technology. With the business based on a foundation of flexibility, its customized solutions, adaptable systems, dynamic networks and responsive leaders and teams provide customers a tremendous opportunity to take charge of change.

OTR Transportation

URL: loadotr.com

Worth Noting: OTR Transportation is a boutique freight brokerage firm that focuses on the food and beverage industry. OTR developed a state-of-the-art freight execution platform optimized to meet the unique needs of its shippers.

Romark Logistics

URL: romarklogistics.com

Worth Noting: For nearly 70 years, Romark Logistics has provided customized, advanced solutions for complex logistics and supply chain needs. As a tech-focused supply chain and logistics provider, Romark has streamlined shipping and order fulfillment by leveraging stateof-the-art technology and automation tools. It also expanded its consulting services to include facility and design, warehouse optimization and automation and technology. Its leadership team maintains an average of 20-plus years of experience and has worked together for many years to create personalized solutions for clients with unique challenges.

A.N. Deringer, Inc. | anderinger.com

Air Cargo, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Direct-Store Delivery, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Meat Inspection, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, TL

Allen Lund Company, LLC | allenlund.com

Air Cargo, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Drayage Service, Intermodal, LTL, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Americold Logistics | americold.com

Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking

Becker Logistics | beckerlogistics.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

BlueGrace Logistics | mybluegrace.com

Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Managed Logistics, Rail, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

BM2 Freight Services, Inc. | bm2freight.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Freight Forwarding, Fuel Savings Program, Intermodal, Last-Mile, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Refrigerated Trucking, Truckload Brokerage

Capital Logistics LLC | capitallogisticsllc.com

Air Cargo, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Freight Forwarding, Last-Mile, LTL, Refrigerated Trucking, TL

CJ Logistics America | cjlogisticsamerica.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Covenant Logistics | covenantlogistics.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Coyote Logistics | coyote.com

Continuous Moves, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Direct Connect Logistix, Inc. | dclogistix.com

Continuous Moves, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Drayage Service, Fleet Leasing, Fuel ServiceManaged Transportation, Intermodal, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

DSW Distribution Centers, Inc. | dswdist.com

Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Last-Mile, Parcel Discount Programs, LTL, Refrigerated Trucking, TL

EASE Logistics | easelogistics.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution | eastcoastwarehouse.com

Air Cargo,Dedicated Contract Carriage,Direct-Store Delivery,Drayage Service,Fuel Savings Program,Intermodal,Last-Mile,LTL,Multi-Vendor Consolidation,Rail,Rail/Truck Transload,Refrigerated Trucking,TL,Truckload Brokerage

Echo Global Logistics | echo.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, LastMile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Edge Logistics | edgelogistics.com

Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, LTL, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Flexcold | flexcold.com

Multi-Vendor Consolidation

FST Logistics | fstlogistics.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Dedicated Contract Carriage, DirectStore Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Global 888 Supply Chain Services, LLC | global888.com

Air Cargo, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Dry Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

H&M Bay Inc. | hmbayinc.com

Direct-Store Delivery, Freight Forwarding, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Refrigerated Trucking, TL

Hub Group | hubgroup.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fuel Savings Program, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

InTek Freight & Logistics, Inc. | intekfreight-logistics.com

Air Cargo, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | jbhunt.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, Intermodal, LastMile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Jarrett | gojarrett.com

Drayage Service, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Johanson Transportation Service | johansontrans.com

Air Cargo, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Intermodal, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Kenco Group | kencogroup.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Lineage Logistics | lineagelogistics.com

Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Refrigerated Trucking

Longship | longship.us

LTL, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Matson Logistics | matsonlogistics.com

Continuous Moves, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

MegaCorp Logistics | megacorplogistics.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fuel Savings Program, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Next Generation Logistics, Inc. | nextgeneration.com

Air Cargo, Continuous Moves, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage, Transportation Management Software Solutions

Nexterus | nexterus.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, LTL, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

ODW Logistics | odwlogistics.com

Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Intermodal, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Omni Transloading and Logistics | omnitransloading.com

Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, MultiVendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Oppy | oppy.com

Continuous Moves, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, LastMile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Quality Control, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Reconditioning/ Restacking, Refrigerated Trucking, Truckload Brokerage, Warehousing

OTR Transportation | loadotr.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Perishable Distributors of Iowa (PDI), a Hy-Vee subsidiary | contactpdi.com

Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

PLS Logistics Services | plslogistics.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Drayage Service, Intermodal, LTL, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

PRO Transportation Services Inc. | protransportation.com

LTL, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Prosponsive Logistics | prosponsive.comAir Cargo, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Quality Distribution LLC | qdislc.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Last-Mile, LTL, TL

Redwood Logistics | redwoodlogistics.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

ReedTMS Logistics, a Werner company | reedtms.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Drayage Service, Fuel Savings Program, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Modal, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

RLS Logistics | rlslogistics.com

Drayage Service, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Romark Logistics | romarklogistics.com

Air Cargo, Continuous Moves, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation ,Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

RWB Trucking, LLC | rwbtrucking.com

Truckload Brokerage

Ryder System, Inc. | ryder.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, E-Commerce/Omnichannel Fulfillment, Fleet Leasing, Freight Forwarding, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Saddle Creek Logistics Services | sclogistics.com

Air Cargo, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Fleet Leasing, Fuel ServiceManaged Transportation, Intermodal, LTL, Rail, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

SFL Companies | sflcompanies.com

Dedicated Contract Carriage, Intermodal, LTL, TL

Sheer Logistics | sheerlogistics.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel ServiceManaged Transportation, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Simple Logistics | simplelgx.com

LTL, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Shippers Group, The | theshippersgroup.com

Drayage Service, LTL, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

SpartanNash | spartannash.com

Continuous Moves, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery ,Freight Forwarding, Freight Solution Management, Intermodal, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

States Logistics Services, Inc. | stateslogistics.com

Air Cargo, Continuous Moves, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fleet Leasing, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Sunset Transportation, a division of Armada Supply Chain Solutions | sunsettrans.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel ServiceManaged Transportation, Intermodal, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Syfan Logistics | syfanlogistics.com

Customs Brokerage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Drayage Service, Fleet Leasing, LTL, Refrigerated Trucking, Truckload Brokerage

TRAFFIX | traffix.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Drayage Service, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage, Warehousing and Managed Transportation

Transervice Logistics Inc. | transervice.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Fleet Leasing, Freight Forwarding, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, LTL, Refrigerated Trucking, Truckload Brokerage

TransLoop | transloop.io

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Drayage Service, Fleet Leasing, LTL, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Triple T Transport, Inc. | triplettransport.com

Continuous Moves, LTL, Truckload Brokerage

Truckstop | truckstop.com

Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Freight Payment, Internet of Things, Load Planning, Mobile Technology, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Systems Integration, Transportation Management Systems, Truckload Brokerage

Uber Freight LLC | uberfreight.com

Air Cargo, Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Unger Distributing | fritzscheese.com

Last-Mile, Refrigerated Trucking

Universal Pure | universalpure.com

High-Pressure Processing

Vertical Cold Storage, LLC | verticalcold.com

Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL

Werner Enterprises | werner.com

Bulk/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Continuous Moves, Dedicated Contract Carriage, DirectStore Delivery, Drayage Service, Fleet Leasing, Fuel Savings Program, Fuel Service-Managed Transportation, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, TL, Truckload Brokerage

Yusen Logistics | yusen-logistics.com

Air Cargo, Continuous Moves, Customs Brokerage, Direct-Store Delivery, Drayage Service, Freight Forwarding, Fulfillment, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Multi-Vendor Consolidation, Ocean Carriers, Ocean Freight, Trandsloading, Warehousing

Zipline Logistics | ziplinelogistics.com

Air Cargo, Drayage Service, Intermodal, Last-Mile, LTL, Rail, Rail/Truck Transload, Refrigerated Trucking, Single-Vendor Consolidation TL, Truckload Brokerage

Zuum transportation | zuumapp.com

Continuous Moves, LTL, TL, Truckload Brokerage