Refrigerated & Frozen Foods taps into today’s rail and intermodal trends to find out what technological advancements are in place, and how they keep America’s supply chains moving.
Rail and intermodal is a key ingredient to nearly any transportation strategy. Figuring out how to get bulk product from Point A to Point B safely, efficiently and cost effectively takes time, technology and due diligence.
So, when the U.S. government shut down for 16 days, uncertainty loomed over the food industry, as many agencies and food processors were unsure as to how to regulate freight movement. According to the United States Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C., consistency may be the biggest threat of both a shutdown and further sequestration. But, it’s also the consistency that keeps America’s supply chains moving.