Cross-Border Considerations for Perishable Goods

Andrew Welling, Director of Cross-Border Services at TA Services, shares his insight regarding what to consider when choosing a cross-border 3PL for Perishable Goods. His expertise was published in Food Logistics, which you can visit for the full article.

To take full advantage of the benefits associated with importing fresh food and other perishable goods without the difficulty of managing cross-border logistics, companies often turn to 3PLs.

The United States imports over $22 billion worth of fresh produce annually from all over the globe, and while it receives fresh produce from over 125 countries, 77% of fresh fruits and vegetables come from Mexico and 11% from Canada. Since fresh fruit and vegetables have limited shelf lives, it is imperative to transport them efficiently. For some products, logistics bottlenecks simply mean delayed sales. For perishable foods, logistics bottlenecks can render truckloads of products worthless due to food spoiling.

The challenges of cross-border logistics
Importing food from Mexico and Canada allows U.S. consumers to ….

For the full article, visit Food Logistics.com…