TTS Logistics

12/01/2022

As the year winds down, we would like to begin our article series with a look back at what challenges 2022 provided us with & what trends we can look forward to in 2023.

As always, we are here to keep our customers & our followers top of mind with the latest news & trends for our industry, so be sure to click the article link below for full details!

Representatives are also standing by now, so be sure to contact us today to learn more about how TTS Logistics can be your single-source solutions provider!

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As the year winds down, we would like to begin our article series with a look back at what challenges 2022 provided us with & what trends we can look forward…

11/23/2022

From our family to yours, we wish you & your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂

We are so incredibly thankful for all the support we have received over the years, for we could not have done it without you all.

Our hope is that you are able to enjoy your holiday break with those nearest & dearest to you and may you all remain safe on your travels!

What are you most thankful for this year?

11/22/2022

It is an absolute honor & comes with great pleasure that we announce our official partnership with Dupré Logistics, LLC!

Dupré has long been a leading provider of energy & chemical transportation logistics services, but Dupré President, Mike Weindel, cites the partnership as "the perfect opportunity to grow regional capabilities" & add a valuable specialty produce transportation arm to an already vast array of freight services.

Be sure to click the link below to learn more about what the partnership means for both entities and to find out how TTS can be your single-source solutions provider for all your produce transportation needs!

https://www.duprelogistics.com/news/dupre-logistics-enters-specialty-produce-transportation-market-with-acquisition-of-michigan-broker/

11/11/2022

Thank you to all Veterans and active-duty members of our US Military!💪🏻

We are grateful for all the sacrifices you have made and for those of you who continue to make them. From your friends here at TTS Logistics, we say, thank you 🇺🇸

11/07/2022

Care and handling of pears.

Pears can and will bruise a lot easier than other fruit and require more care in transporting, receiving, storing, and merchandising than their fall harvest counterparts, the apples. Pears can be stored in your cooler or on a dry rack.

Pears are fruits that generally do not carry the first in, first out (FIFO) rule, as riper pears should always be put out first on grocery displays.

Try not to “mound” pears too high, as the weight will damage the fruit, especially when the fruit is on the riper side. To create a friendly, mass look of pears, use false bottoms to prevent deep packing instead of spreading out on the fruit to give it a full look.

11/04/2022

After three weeks of increases that took the benchmark price used for most fuel surcharges up by about 50 cents per gallon, the price announced Monday by the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration fell 2.4 cents per gallon to $5.317.

Even after the big increases of the past week, the current price remains about 50 cents less than its all-time high of $5.81 a gallon set on June 20. Source: FreightWaves, DOE/EIA

10/31/2022

To ensure that fresh produce gets to where it needs to go means a consistent temperature from the first refrigeration, during transit, all the way to the market. From refrigerated warehouses in production areas, goods need to be transported at stable temperatures on refrigerated trucks (reefers), to commercial or centralized warehouses, which also needs to be temperature-controlled.

The produce supply chain is riddled with complexities but one way to simplify the process and deliver temperature-sensitive products with ease is to use technology. Carriers should empower suppliers and offer visibility into their shipment. We are your partner with the right technology in place, instant delivery notifications, real-time temperature updates and temperature reports.

You can count on TTS to safely transport your produce.

10/27/2022

Thank a Truck Driver

How can you thank a Truck Driver? Sometimes the simplest gestures can mean a lot.

- Be polite, respectful, and considerate to Truck Drivers.
- Patience is key!
- Give a Trucker space.
- Donate to a trucking non-profit.
- Thank drivers directly.

Truck drivers are everyday heroes who deserve our ongoing thanks and support. Without Truck Drivers, we would not have the necessities we need.

TTS Logistics supports truck drivers and carriers. Thank you, truck drivers!

10/25/2022

Weathering nearly three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are looking toward the 2022 holiday season with new habits, rituals and expectations for winter celebrations ahead, finds a new report from FMI — The Food Industry Association.

The final report, in a six-part series on U.S. grocery shopping trends in 2022 that includes analysis from The Hartman Group, the "U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends 2022: Holiday Shopping" report reflects an online study of a nationally representative sample of 1,718 adults from Oct. 1-6, 2022.

"Food is the centerpiece for so many of our holiday gatherings. Despite inflationary pressures, consumers are determined to enjoy the festivities this year as they normally do," Leslie Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI said in a news release. "The food industry is working tirelessly to keep costs down and to ensure that our timeless traditions can continue during this holiday season."


Source: FMI, PMG

10/21/2022

Pure freshness. 🍎🍏

10/18/2022

The government's latest inflation report shows higher food prices continue to hound consumers, with grocery food prices in September up 13% compared with a year ago.

Here is September's retail price inflation for fresh produce items, compared with a year ago:

Fresh fruits: up 8.2%
Apples: up 6%
Bananas: up 7.3%
Citrus fruits: up 10.2%
Oranges and tangerines: up 14.9%
Fresh vegetables: up 9.2%
Potatoes: up 17.5%
Lettuce: up 15.7%
Tomatoes: down 1%

10/11/2022

Oranges place in the top five for popularity in the household alongside apples, bananas, strawberries, and grapes.

Understanding what makes an orange consumer tick is essential: Are they more concerned about price or quality? Those who purchased oranges in the last three months are 26% more likely to be influenced by quality than the non-orange crowd and 21% more likely to be influenced by price, according to Execulytics consumer research.

Also, orange consumers are 74% more likely to be influenced by seasonality concerns. As a top-five fruit, shopkeepers should take great care (high-quality, low-priced, in-season orange) when creating an orange offer.

In North America, in-season oranges are generally available in the winter and spring. If consumers demand U.S.-grown, high-quality oranges, then a “high level of care” could give the customers exactly what they are demanding.
Source: Produce Market Guide