Tag: agriculture
Hours of Service Update for AG Truckers
Hours of Service Update for AG Truckers Show SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 21, 2021 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has worked closely with the USDA to clarify rules and definitions regarding livestock and agricultural commodities in its hours-of-service (HoS) regulations. [...]
Shipping Challenges For The 2021 Produce Season
Shipping Challenges For The 2021 Produce SeasonShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 9, 2021 Volume increases in shipping can drive up rates and create challenging conditions in freight capacity. Under normal conditions, the strain on CPG shippers occurs tidally. Produce season causes disruptions, but occurs with [...]
Are Chinese Citrus Imports a Major Threat to Florida’s Agricultural Community?
Are Chinese Citrus Imports a Major Threat to Florida’s Agricultural Community?Show SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 28, 2020 The recent federal decision to authorize the import of certain citrus fruits from China has garnered significant attention since its announcement in April. More so in an ongoing [...]
What’s New in AgTech 2020
What’s New in AgTech 2020Show SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 13, 2020 Investors are turning to AgTech in recent years, and it’s no mystery why. While much of the tech boom of the past couple decades has focused on saving time or money and entertainment, AgTech [...]
Transporting Perishable Goods? Some Important Factors to Consider.
Transporting perishable goods and fresh produce is fraught with higher risks than most surface transportation, there is a risk of spoilage, loss of freshness and quality. Perishable goods require a specialized service provider with intimate knowledge of refrigerated trailers, or reefers. It enables the movement of goods like fruits, vegetables, seafood, some medicine and other […]
