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MEET THE TOP 3PL & COLD STORAGE PROVIDERS OF 2020

Despite all that 2020 has thrown at them, these providers continue to improve
their skills and adopt the latest temperature monitoring technologies,
transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS).

August 19, 2020
Mackenna Moralez

The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has shined a special light on the
supply chain – particularly the food supply chain.

In a survey by HelloFresh, seven in 10 Americans said that the pandemic will
change the way they shop for their groceries. Sixty-four percent of respondents
have reportedly used grocery delivery services, while 55% have tried a meal kit
delivery service. Meanwhile, more companies are partnering with 3PLs to help
ensure their products get delivered on time.

For example, RJW Logistics saw a 26% jump in functional beverage business alone
after the pandemic began in the United States, prompting the company to hire
nearly 100 employees in just one week.

“As we’re all adjusting to this New Normal, it can be difficult to find a new
way to fulfill all of your grocery shopping needs,” says Claudia Sidoti,
principal chef and head of recipe development at HelloFresh.

With 40% consumers relying on online grocery and stockpiling goods more than
ever, there has been an increased need for cold storage and third-party
logistics (3PL) services.

According to an April CBRE report, an additional 75-100 million square feet of
cold storage space will be needed to meet the demand of online grocery sales
over the next five years. The pandemic will only accelerate the need for space
as e-commerce grocery will become more widely adopted and consumers grow more
comfortable with the ordering process.



“Until recently, consumers were not ordering a lot of perishables online, but
that will likely change in a post-COVID-19 environment,” says Matthew Walaszek,
associate director of industrial and logistics research for CBRE. “Now, we are
seeing consumers trend toward buying foods online such as frozen meats and
poultry. To meet this new demand, we will need more temperature-controlled
space.”   



With the year 2020 proving to be nothing like anyone imagined, 3PL and cold
storage providers have reminded us as to why they are an essential part of the
cold food and beverage supply chain. These companies help manage the cold chain
and are crucial to protecting and meeting the demands of supply chains at a time
where there are many uncertainties.

Each company on Food Logistics’ Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers of 2020 list is
a standout in its own way. Despite all that 2020 has thrown at them, these
providers continue to improve their skills and adopt the latest temperature
monitoring technologies, transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse
management systems (WMS). Moving and storing temperature-sensitive goods
requires a commitment to improving operations in order to meet customers’ needs,
and these companies continue to do so.

Food Logistics is proud to announce its annual Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers
of 2020 award in a new layout that better highlights the services each 3PL and
cold storage provider offers. This annual list provides a directory of providers
that summarizes their capabilities and can be used as a resource for logistics
decision-markers for a potential solution.

Their capabilities are as diverse as the customers they serve, from small local
producers to global food manufacturers—all of whom have specific requirements.
Here's a list of companies included in our Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers of
2020 award. To view the complete list of winners and their services, please
click here. 


CHOPTANK TRANSPORT INC.

URL: choptanktransport.com

Worth Noting: Over the last year, Choptank Transport launched its proprietary,
custom-built visibility and analytics platform, Orbit TI. The portal allows the
company’s shippers to have real-time tracking and other data-driven information
on shipments along with market intelligence and customer specific analytics.




GENPRO

URL: genproinc.com

Worth Noting: For over 30 years, Genpro has innovated the freight marketplace by
deploying solutions that keep the food supply chain moving forward. The company
understands how it is critical to provide visibility, proactive communication
and a deep understanding of special requirements when it comes to moving
perishables and non-perishable items.


H&M BAY INC

URL: hmbayinc.com

Worth Noting: As one of the country’s premier logistics providers for
less-than-truckload refrigerated and frozen commodities, H&M Bay has ensured
that consolidation centers are strategically located nationwide. These precise
locations, along with a host of web-based systems for ordering and tracking,
allow customers to manage all of their shipping needs in one centralized system.


ITS LOGISTICS

URL: its4logistics.com

Worth Noting: ITS Logistics offers personalized supply chain solutions with
dedicated fleet and asset-light transportation services. In addition, its
innovative omnichannel distribution and fulfillment services total over 1
million square feet.


KELLER LOGISTICS GROUP

URL: kellerlogistics.com

Worth Noting: Keller Logistics’ commitment to customers allows it to provide
award-winning service nationwide. Keller Logistics is family owned and operated,
bringing decades worth of supply chain expertise to the food and beverage
industry.


METRO PARK WAREHOUSES, INC.

URL: mpwus.com

Worth Noting: Metro Park Warehouses is licensed to distribute alcohol, medical
devices and veterinary products, allowing for a competitive advantage against
competitors. As an asset-based 3PL, it assisted two major companies in expanding
and consolidating their inventories by renovating three buildings and storage
trailers to a more efficient and lower cost distribution in one building.




PHOENIX LOGISTICS

URL: phoenix3pl.com

Worth Noting: Phoenix Logistics is positioned to help clients with all of their
supply chain needs. As an affiliate of Phoenix Investors of Milwaukee, Wis.,
Phoenix Logistics has access to a portfolio of approximately 29 million square
feet of warehouse and industrial property across 23 states. Phoenix Logistics
couples an aggressive investment in warehouse management systems and related
technologies with competitively priced space.


RLS LOGISTICS

URL: rlslogistics.com

Worth Noting: RLS Logistics continues to be on the leading edge of technology
and services with its temperature-controlled D2C pick-and-pack unit. The company
expanded its D2C fulfillment centers in New Jersey and Utah, increasing output
by nearly 125%. In addition, it introduced its new digital customer portal,
Anello, which allows customers to have complete visibility and transparency to
every aspect of their order.


ROMARK LOGISTICS

URL: romarklogistics.com

Worth Noting: Romark Logistics has established itself as a premier 3PL company
that supports all facets of the supply chain. For over 60 years, the company has
handled logistics operations for a wide range of products, and together with its
investments in automation and technology, has blended into a value-added
business that provides personalized, dependable supply chain solutions.

Sheer Logistics

URL: sheerlogistics.com

Worth Noting: Sheer Logistics has provided custom supply chain solutions to some
of the top food, beverage, consumer products and manufacturing companies for
over 10 years. It specializes in selecting and implementing the perfect solution
for even the most complex temperature-controlled supply chains. Offering managed
freight services, multi-modal capacity solutions, cold storage, TMS and custom
reporting, Sheer Logistics maintains a 99% customer retention rate.




TIGER COOL EXPRESS

URL: tigercoolexpress.com

Worth Noting: Tiger Cool Express provides time-definite, temperature-control
intermodal service to shippers nationwide. It serves customers who strive to
reduce their own carbon footprint by choosing intermodal as the best sustainable
option in transportation. Earlier this year, it launched the CarbonFree Load
Service, which calculates purchase carbon offsets for each load generated by the
rail service, drayage and reefer unit in transit.


TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS

URL: tql.com

Worth Noting: Total Quality Logistics’ commitment to doing things correctly
includes enhanced GPS tracking of loads through its TQL TRAX service.
Meanwhile,it updated produce training, including region-specific market cycles
all while improving work-from-home capabilities for improved customer service.


TRADEMARK TRANSPORTATION

URL: trademarktrans.com

Worth Noting: For over 30 years, Trademark Transportation has specialized in the
transportation of temperature-sensitive food and ingredients. Its custom-built
technology is tailored to customers’ needs, providing the tools needed to drive
efficiencies and streamline operations.


TRANSERVICE LOGISTICS, INC.

URL: transervice.com

Worth Noting: Transervice Logistics has been in business for over 50 years,
providing contract maintenance, full-service leasing and logistics service to
many companies throughout North America. Its full disclosure and gainshare
philosophy has helped secure several strategic partnerships over the last 20
years.












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