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Registration for the 2014 Food Shippers of America 59th Annual Conference is now open on-line at www.foodshippersofamerica.org. The theme is "Bridging the Gap," and with all the great speakers and topic session, you don't want to miss this event. Reservations at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL. can be made using the link provided on the FSA website. See you all there !!!!
The planning committee just met, and with Conference Co-Chairs Gregory Bostick, SUPERVALU, and Andrew Moreau, Strive Logistics leading the way, our 2014 committee looks to provide yet again another great event.
The conference theme,"Bridging the Gap," will have sessions you won't want to miss.
Extensive networking opportunities starting with morning and afternoon golf rounds on Sunday the 23rd, Sunday lunch for all, return of First Time Attendee Reception, Sunday reception and dinner, Monday conference sessions, Monday reception and banquet dinner, ending with Tuesday morning's conference sessions on the 25th, are essential to making the most of your time at the conference.
The final agenda will be posted online at www.foodshippersofamerica.org
We are pleased to maintain our conference rates at our previous level of $750 per attendee for shippers and receivers and $975 for per attendee for all other attendee types. Conference attendance will be limited to 900 in total.
The Food Shippers of America 2014 Annual conference will be held at the JW Marriott Grand Lakes in Orlando FL, February 23-25, 2014.
NOTE: All sponsorship opportunities available can be selected when you are completing your registration. If you have any specific questions, please contact Royce Fisk, executive director, rfisk@foodshippersofamerica.org, or Nancy Newbourne, treasurer, at treasurer@foodshippersofamerica.org
Food Shippers of America has secured a discounted room rate for registered conference attendees of $229 per night plus tax. While we have increased our room block from last year, rooms are available on a first come/first served basis, and the discounted room rate can only be applied through use of the link provided. Securing room reservations is the responsibility of the attendee and is not included in the conference registration fee.
2014 Food Shippers of America JW Marriott Grande Lakes Orlando Reservations Use this link to secure your hotel room reservations.
Look forward to seeing you there!!!
Prices for both diesel and gasoline continues to fall in the U.S. this week, according to data tracked by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), while the cost of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) critical to the proper functioning of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emission control technology on heavy trucks remained relatively stable.
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The 2014 John J. Murphy Scholarship program will again be available for a child or dependent of a supply chain logistics department employee of a Food Shippers of America member company whose membership has been paid in full.
Learn More... Aries Freight Systems came to Brownsville because of opportunity — and to save some money.
The Houston-based logistics, transportation, warehouse and distribution company had an office in Pharr for a couple of years before Emanuel Velasco, district manager, and Regional Account Manager Annalicia "Ani" Velasco came to the conclusion that Brownsville was a better place to be from a logistics and transportation standpoint. Learn More... Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE MKT: RLGT), a domestic and international logistics services company has announced that COO Bart Wilson of Radiant Logistics' dedicated line haul network, On Time Express, Inc. ("On Time"), has been elected as chairman of the board of directors for the Arizona Trucking Association ("ATA") for a two-year term ending in 2015.
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Food Logistics has once again selected Interstate Transport for its annual list of Top Third-Party Logistics Providers. Food Logistics’ resource directory of 3PLs includes leaders in the industry whose products and services are critical for companies in the food and beverage supply chain, from food growers, producers and manufacturers to retail grocers, convenience markets and others.
Learn More... The Federal Transit Administration requests comments on a range of topics related to safety in public transportation systems, especially rail systems. The 2012 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act gives the FTA authority to regulate public safety in all forms of public transportation, but the agency plans to focus on rail systems first.
Learn More... ConAgra Foods, Inc. is working aggressively with its transportation business partners, distributors and customers to improve transportation efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Behind a three-pronged sustainable transportation strategy, the Omaha-based company is focused on improving efficiency through capacity utilization, exploration of alternative fuels and utilization of the most efficient transportation modes.
Learn More... According to a study by Georgia Tech researchers, the advantages of electric versus diesel depend largely on how the trucks will be used—the frequency of stops and average speeds—and the source of electricity for charging batteries. In city driving with frequent stops, the electric trucks clearly outperform diesel vehicles, while diesel vehicles show better efficiency in suburban routes.
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USA Truck Inc. of Van Buren has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Knight Transportation Inc., the company that is attempting to take over USA Truck.
The lawsuit, filed in Crawford County Circuit Court, alleges that Knight "improperly" used USA Truck's confidential information "to begin a creeping hostile acquisition of USA Truck at a price that the board has unanimously concluded does not reflect the company's full intrinsic value," according to a statement from USA Truck. Learn More... Georgia’s transportation efforts haven’t been affected much by the federal shutdown. But the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) faces a "fiscal cliff" in 2015 if Congress doesn’t act within the next year, says Commissioner Keith Golden.
Learn More... For the third consecutive year, Lynden Transport was selected as one of the top national motor carriers by Inbound Logistics magazine and included in its annual Top 100 Truckers list. This year was particularly challenging for the editorial staff as they had to select 100 trucking leaders from more than 230 companies that submitted credentials. The Top 100 list appears in the September issue of Inbound Logistics.
Learn More... Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management awarded Earl Congdon Jr., executive chairman of the board of Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., with the Harry E. Salzberg Medallion.
The Salzberg Medallion is presented during the annual Salzberg Memorial Program, which gathers industry leaders together to share insights, trends and innovations in the field of transportation, logistics and supply chain management. The Salzberg Medallion recognizes individuals for significant accomplishments in supply chain management. Established in 1949, it is the oldest award of its kind, and has come to be recognized as one of the most prestigious awards in the transportation industry. Learn More... |
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