Leading third-party logistics company recognized in the cold food supply chain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – June 10, 2024 – Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, named Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics provider, as one of the winners of this year’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award.
“As the cold food and beverage space becomes more complex with increased cost pressures, fluctuating demand, and eyes on quality, we’re committed to making it simpler for our customers,” said David Caines, Chief Operating Officer at Kenco. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Food Logistics and we look forward to continue innovating for our customers.”
This year’s award winners offer a variety of 3PL services including LTL/TL, refrigerated trucking and truckload brokerage as well as cold storage services including cross docking, warehousing/distribution management and fulfillment and EDI capabilities.
“3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “Seventy-six percent of the winners plan to invest in software solutions this year. This is indicative of how forward-thinking these 3PLs and cold storage providers are, and how, despite disruptions and other challenges, they continue to forge ahead.”
Kenco is an FDA-compliant and AIB-certified food and beverage logistics partner, managing 100+ distribution centers for clients across North America. The company is committed to driving progress in logistics by developing new technologies including AI-backed programs like smart slotting, Slot DC, and Kenco’s transportation control tower.
To view the full list of award winners, visit https://foodl.me/3jn66v5p. To learn more about Kenco’s food and beverage logistics services, visit https://kencogroup.com/industries/food-beverage/.
About Kenco
Kenco supplies integrated logistics solutions that include distribution, eCommerce fulfillment, comprehensive transportation management and material handling equipment services, and customized supply chain solutions – all designed for Operational Excellence. Kenco continues to be a leading 3rd party logistics provider in North America, building lasting customer relationships for over 70 years. Kenco’s focus is to support customers’ business needs through connected solutions and to redefine third-party logistics by offering innovative solutions.
About Food Logistics
Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more.
About IRONMARKETS
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