Penske Logistics will return to the annual Global Cold Chain Expo June 10-12, in Chicago, Illinois. The expo is where businesses gather to find solutions and share best practices for managing the complexities of the perishable supply chain.
<p>Penske professionals will be present at <strong>booth 26012</strong> in the exhibit hall and can offer information on the company’s expertise in food logistics. Every day Penske helps its food and beverage customers solve the supply and delivery challenges unique to daily staples like milk, bread and eggs. From product pickup through delivery, Penske provides:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>A temperature controlled supply chain (uninterrupted cold chain for both fleet and warehousing)</li> <li>Flexible vendor pickups and just-in-time delivery</li> <li>Sophisticated equipment tracking</li> <li>An understanding of store and vendor requirements</li> <li>Delivery coordination between vendors, DC and stores</li> <li>Local sourcing of the freshest products</li></ul><p>Attendees can also pick-up a copy of Penske Logistics’ complimentary “Guide to Dedicated Contract Carriage in the Food & Beverage Industry.”</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics has been again named to the 2017 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list by Food Logistics magazine. The annual award serves as a resource guide of third-party logistics and cold storage providers whose products and services are critical for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain. Penske Logistics currently manages more than 21 million square feet of warehousing space as well as an extensive refrigerated dedicated contract carriage fleet for its diverse base of customers that include leading food and beverage companies such as grocers, convenience stores, and quick-service restaurants.
“The global food supply chain is faced with unprecedented challenges, from consolidation and M&A in the grocery sector to the impact of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), among others,” remarked Lara L. Sowinski, editorial director, Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, “Companies that earned a spot on Food Logistics’ 2017 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list are critical to supporting the agricultural community, importers/exporters, food manufacturers, grocery retailers, food-service distributors and others that depend on them to support the growing complexities of the global food supply chain.”
<p><a href="http://www.foodlogistics.com/article/12332506/logistics-gets-fresh">In a recent issue of Food Logistics magazine</a>, Andy Moses, senior vice president of global products at Penske Logistics discussed the building demand for fresh foods and Penske’s proficiencies in this space. Moses attributes Penske’s success in fresh food deliveries to its adaptability and access to top of the line refrigerated equipment with temperature control technology. “3PL’s who can safely and efficiently transport fresh goods are in demand and our inclusion on Food Logistics’ ranking underscores our capabilities in a constantly evolving food industry,” said Moses.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics has been named to the 2017 Top Green Providers List by Food Logistics magazine. The annual award recognizes companies whose products, services or exemplary environmental stewardship is promoting sustainability within the food and beverage industry.
<p>Companies are evaluated on their sustainability initiatives including participation in the EPA’s SmartWay Program (<a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/lease/penske-collects-5th-straight-epa-smartway-affiliate-challenge-award/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Penske recently collected its 5th straight EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award</a>) and other energy saving installations and solutions that produce reductions in GHG emissions.</p><p>“We take great pride in being honored for our green initiatives,” said Mike Costanza, Penske director of environmental services. “We believe it’s our responsibility to make environmentally conscious decisions within the supply chains and transportation operations we manage. We will continue to be a leader in this space.”</p><p>“The future viability of the world’s food supply chain is dependent upon our ability to integrate sustainability from farm to fork,” says Lara L. Sowinski, the magazine’s editorial director. “Transportation and logistics comprise a significant part of that supply chain, and we commend those companies in our industry that embrace their role as environmental stewards, while raising the sustainability bar for their peers.”</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p> </div>
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Penske Logistics Named to Food Logistics’ 2016 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers List
September 07, 2016
Penske Logistics has been named to Food Logistics’ 2016 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list, which serves as a resource guide of companies whose products and services support the global food and beverage supply chain.
<p>“Food producers, distributors and retailers operate in an environment with growing consumer demand for fresh food as well as increasing regulation, and we are dedicated to helping our customers operate safely, efficiently and successfully,” said Andy Moses, senior vice president of global products for Penske Logistics. “With the benefit of our industry knowledge and routing tools, we can engineer distribution networks that reduce miles and time – resulting in delivery of a fresher product.”</p><p>Penske Logistics serves leading grocers, retailers, convenience stores, distributors, and quick-service restaurants with comprehensive supply chain and logistics solutions including: cold chain and dry dedicated truck transportation and distribution center management; in-store and at-store deliveries; truck and trailer tracking and monitoring systems; fresh channel delivery solutions; as well as omnichannel ecommerce fulfillment solutions to stores or even final-mile delivery. Penske also has in-house expertise related to transportation and warehousing compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act.</p><p>Penske Logistics operates an extensive dedicated truck fleet of more than 7,000 vehicles for deliveries staffed by well-trained, professional drivers, and it operates and manages more than 21 million square feet of both cold and dry warehousing space for its customers in a broad array of industry segments that includes <a href="http://www.penskelogistics.com/industries/food-and-beverage/">food and beverage</a>.</p><p>“The companies on <em>Food Logistics’</em> 2016 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list are among those in our industry who are expanding their capabilities and expertise to better support the complexities of today’s global food supply chain,” noted Lara L. Sowinski, editorial director, <em>Food Logistics</em> and <em>Supply & Demand Chain Executive</em>.</p><p>The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers were profiled in the August 2016 issue of <em>Food Logistics</em>, as well as online at <a href="http://www.foodlogistics.com/">www.foodlogistics.com</a>. <em>Food Logistics</em>, published by AC Business Media, is the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Food Logistics Magazine and Penske Team Up for Special Edition
December 04, 2015
New regulations, e-commerce, and increasing customer preferences for fresh, wholesome foods are all having a sweeping impact on the food supply chains of leading grocers, convenience stores, quick serve restaurants, retailers, and foodservice distributors. Penske Logistics and Food Logistics Magazine have teamed up with several leading experts to produce a special digital edition of the magazine that addresses many of the food industry's top industry trends, including: Food Safety Modernization Act, omni-channel fulfillment, fresh channel strategies, the state of the logistic industry, and much more.
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Powering Innovation and Growth in Australia
November 19, 2015
Some businesses will go the extra mile to provide good service. Penske Truck Rental Australia recently went an extra 4,300 miles for a team of U.S. high school students participating in a solar-powered vehicle trek across the Outback. But since this is Australia, perhaps it would be better to say Penske went an extra 6,900 kilometres.
<p>Penske and Western Star Trucks donated the use of a Western Star 2800 to a team from Houston School of Science and Technology in Houston, Mississippi, that was participating in the <a href="http://www.worldsolarchallenge.org/">2015 World Solar Challenge</a>.</p><p>Last May, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Houston-Solar-Race-Team-Sundancer-267481678404/timeline">Houston Solar Race Team</a> was trying to figure out how to transport their Sundancer solar car and gear while in Australia for the October 2015 race. Hassell Franklin, a longtime supporter of the team, suggested reaching out to Penske, since it has operations in Australia. Franklin is CEO of Houston-based furniture manufacturer Franklin Corp., which leases trucks from Penske.</p><p>Charles Morgan, Franklin’s logistics director, contacted Mike Collier, executive account manager at Penske. Collier connected the group with Adrian Beach, general manager of Penske Truck Rental Australia. Collaborating from opposite sides of the globe, they worked with Western Star Trucks to secure a truck and create customized side curtains featuring the Sundancer team logo. That was a big hit when the students arrived in Sydney.</p><p>“They were really excited about it,” said Morgan. “They knew they were being welcomed to Australia by good people who work for a good company.”</p><p>The truck transported Sundancer and the team’s gear from Sydney to the race’s starting point in Darwin in the Northern Territory. The truck then followed the Sundancer as a support vehicle during its 3,000 km trek to Adelaide in South Australia.</p><p>“That Penske truck was kind of the hub for the team and the race program at that point,” said Keith Reese, who teaches technology at the Houston school and serves as an advisor to the team. The truck had compartments that helped to carry the team’s tools, food and camping gear. Reese said, “We were able to organize within the truck, especially from a logistics and competitiveness standpoint.”</p><p>The Houston high school team scored a huge success, driving more miles on solar power than any other vehicle in their class!</p><p>“It was magical! It was the adventure of a lifetime! If you considered all of the odds and the challenge of it, it’s a place we weren’t supposed to be,” Reese said. “Penske taking pride in making our truck a showpiece – that was part of the magic. It meant so much to us for a company to care about a little high school team.”</p><p>Helping to escort the Sundancer team across the continent was familiar ground for the team at Penske Truck Rental Australia – both literally and figuratively. Each day, they provide the resources to help customers get where they need to go.</p><p>Penske Truck Rental Australia opened its first location in Brisbane in August 2014. Since then, it has added locations in Melbourne and Sydney. The Australia operation has a fleet of more than 50 trucks, including MAN TGS 540, MAN TGS 480, Western Star 4800 FXC, Western Star 4800 FS2, Western Star 5800 SS and Freightliner Coronado 114. It also provides full-service truck leasing.</p><p>To fuel its own expansion in Australia, Penske has been focused on supporting the growth of its customers. One of those customers is Americold, a leading cold storage and distribution company. It started renting two MAN prime movers (known as heavy-duty trucks stateside) in December 2014. The company has since increased to almost 20 trucks, with plans for additional trucks under full-service lease.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="59118a1585391a5514c21a14f5dd8e34" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="ba1e9" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzc5MS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYwMjgwMDU0Mn0.k5K_W7XdM3LpmuwwXu5fuoyGudrsKilV-8hnfM_KOic/img.jpg?width=980"/><small class="image-media media-caption">Penske has rented a growing number of trucks to Americold to support its growth in Australia.</small></p><p>The prime movers transport freight from warehouses, processing plants and production centers into a large cold storage facility, and then move materials to grocery stores and other end users.</p><p>“We offered the ability to grow their fleet quickly and flexibly, with a willingness to think outside the box and deliver a great customer experience,” said Brendan Porter, Penske area rental manager – Australia.</p><p>That customer experience includes providing real-time visibility into the trucks’ operations through on-board telematics, said Adrian Beach, general manager – Penske Truck Rental Australia.</p><p>“Tracking driver performance and fuel economy was important to Americold, and all our rental and lease vehicles are equipped with systems,” Beach said. “As their volume grew we gave them on-demand access to the GPS functionality and all the performance data. It became an important part of their daily operations and a real value-add.”</p><p>“Penske Truck Rental’s support during a period of significant growth and change within the Americold Logistics Transport business was critical to the successful implementation of a number of major projects,” said Debbie Reich, general manager transport ANZ for Americold. “The MAN product is highly regarded by our drivers through its in-cab features, improved visibility and overall driving experience. We look forward to an ongoing partnership with Penske in Australia.”</p><p>Penske appreciates the opportunity to support the success of Sundancer and Americold. The company looks to build on its own success in Australia, with new truck options and locations planned for 2016.</p><p><em>By Steve Trapnell</em></p></div>
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Penske to Take Part in Webcast Highlighting Food Industry Technology
October 27, 2015
Tom McKenna, senior vice president of engineering and technology for Penske Logistics, will be among a group of speakers for a November 4 Food Logistics magazine webcast, Software & Technology Part II: Wringing out Costs and Elevating ROI. The complimentary webcast begins at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.Click here to register.
<p>The webcast will explore best practices for the development of enterprise software and technology strategy for food and beverage. <a href="http://www.PenskeLogistics.com">Penske Logistics</a> is also a webcast sponsor.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff </em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Named Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider
September 01, 2015
Food Logistics magazine has named Penske Logistics to the publication’s 2015 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. The list serves as a resource guide for manufacturers and providers in the global food and beverage supply chain.
<p>“Our company is honored to be recognized as a premier third-party logistics company in the food and beverage space,” said Marc Althen, Penske Logistics president.</p><p>Lara Sowinski, editor-in-chief stated: “The companies on Food Logistics’ 2015 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list are among those in our industry who are expanding their portfolio of services to meet these new demands related to food safety while simultaneously assuring cold chain integrity.”</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Prepare Now for Food Safety Modernization Act Deadlines
August 25, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA)Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) will affect the entire supply chain, bringing sweeping changes to everyone from growers to warehouse operators and motor carriers. The FDA is required to begin issuing its final rules related to the act in August, with each requirement taking effect one year from its publication.
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Although no one has seen the final rules, Jonathan Eisen, senior vice president of government relations for the International Foodservice Distributors Association, said the requirements should be in line with best business practices most facilities already adhere to. He said those within the supply chain can begin preparing now for the safety, traceability and record-keeping requirements that will take effect in 2016 and 2017.
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Under the regulations, everyone within the supply chain that takes possession of a product must have a record-keeping system, which can be digital or paper based. “With any rule, there is more documentation required. You will have to analyze the hazards in your facility and determine that those hazards are abated properly," Eisen said.
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<strong>August 30, 2015:</strong> The FDA is required to issue regulations addressing preventive controls, which will apply to registered food facilities, such as food service distributors and <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/industries/food-and-beverage/">third-party logistics facilities that handle food with regularity</a>.
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Sue Kelly, health communications specialist with the FDA office of foods and veterinary medicine, said, “Many warehouses that stock and ship food products are facilities that are required to register and, thus, would be subject to these requirements."
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Although the rules aren't final, Eisen said he expects the FDA to make an exemption for facilities that only handle packaged food that isn't exposed to the environment. “Most of the things in a warehouse and any product in a box, essentially, would be covered with the exemption," Eisen said.
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Kelly said the FDA proposed an extended time for facilities to comply with the new rules based on the size of the facility, such as three years rather than one for facilities that are very small, but she added “it is premature for the FDA to say what the requirements will be."
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“Equipment used to transport covered produce would not be adequate if, for example, the same equipment is used to haul live animals or garbage that is not completely contained, and the equipment is either not designed in a manner that allows cleaning and sanitizing or it is not cleaned or sanitized before it is used to transport covered produce," she said.
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The proposed rule also requires that buildings involved in packing or holding produce be designed in a way that reduces the potential for contamination and facilitates proper cleaning and repair, in addition to having adequate drainage, Kelly said.
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<strong>March 31, 2016:</strong> The FDA is expected to release its final requirements for the <a href="https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FSMA/ucm383763.htm">Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food</a>, which will prescribe sanitary transportation practices to ensure that food transported by motor vehicles or rail remains safe. The regulations will be regarding the conditions and practices, training and record keeping required of those who transport food, including shippers, receivers and carriers. It will address vehicles and transportation equipment, transportation operations, the exchange of information, training and record keeping.
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The proposed rule dictates a number of specific requirements, ranging from materials used to hand washing practices. For example, the proposed rule said pallets would not be considered sanitary if they are in poor repair or have jagged wood edges as these conditions “could damage food packaging causing a loss of container integrity and increasing the potential that the food is directly contaminated."
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The proposed rule also outlines procedures for exchange of information about prior cargos, cleaning of transportation equipment and temperature control between the shipper, carrier and receiver. For example, the FDA said, a carrier transporting bulk liquid non-dairy foods would want to ensure that vehicles that have previously hauled milk will not introduce allergens into non-dairy foods through cross-contact.
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Although the industry is waiting to learn the details of the rule, Eisen said an industry concern regarding the initial Sustainable Food Trade Association (SFTA) proposal was that it would create a regulatory issue surrounding the temperature dictated for transportation.
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“Shippers may stipulate the product needs to be transported at zero. The way the regulation was written, if the temperature exceeded zero it would become, technically, adulterated food even though there is no food safety risk created until you get above 30-35 degrees," Eisen said, adding that currently, it is unclear how the FDA will handle the issue.
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Tom McKenna, senior vice president of logistics engineering and technology for Penske Logistics, will be a speaker on a March 18 Food Logistics webcast, 3PLs (Third-Party Logistics Providers). The complimentary event begins at 1 p.m. ET/noon CT/10 a.m. PT. Click here to register.
<p>He will join three other leading companies and together they discuss how to develop a more collaborative working relationship with their customers. McKenna will highlight the use of complex technologies and share his thoughts on what has been successful for the company’s food customers.</p><p>Penske is also a webcast sponsor.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Ranked Among Top Warehousing & Logistics Providers
September 15, 2014
Food Logistics magazine recently namedPenske Logistics to its 2014 Top 3PL and Cold Storage Providers list. Food Logistics, the only publication dedicated exclusively to global supply chain solutions for the food and beverage industry. The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers serves as a resource third-party logistics and cold storage providers whose products and services are critical for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain.
<p>“Our growing list of 3PLs and cold storage providers indicates how important these two segments are to the food industry and the level of expertise and services required to support today’s growers and processors, shippers, and grocery retailers,” noted Lara L. Sowinski, editor-in-chief for <a href="http://www.foodlogistics.com" title="Food Logistics Magazine">Food Logistics</a>. “Assuring a safe and secure global food supply chain is paramount. In addition, reducing food waste, managing fuel and energy costs, and responding to new demands related to omni-channel retailing are just some of the expectations the food industry has of their 3PL and cold storage providers.”</p><p><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com" title="Penske Logistics - Innovative supply chain and logistics solutions for market-leading companies.">Penske Logistics</a> is a leading provider of <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/warehouse-management.html" title="Penske Logistics Warehouse Management">distribution center management and warehouse management</a> to its customers in a variety of industries including: food, beverage, grocery, convenience store chains, and many others. The company currently manages and optimizes nearly 20 million square feet of warehousing space on behalf of its many customers worldwide.</p><p>Companies on this year’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list are profiled in the current issue of Food Logistics and at <a href="http://www.foodlogistics.com" title="Food Logistics Magazine">www.foodlogistics.com</a> online.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead Staff"</em></p></div>
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Food Logistics Webinar Replay Available Now
April 16, 2014
Earlier today, Penske vice presidents Drew Cullen and Tom Scollard conducted a webinar with the editor ofFood Logistics magazine titled “The Greening of Food Fleets: Becoming Better Environmental Stewards.”
<p><a href="https://event.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1031313" title="The Greening of Food Fleets: Becoming Better Environmental Stewards ">Get Replay Now</a></p><p>During the discussion, Cullen and Scollard highlighted the <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/logistics/penske-logistics-earns-u-s-epa-smartway-excellence-award/" title="Penske SmartWay Excellence Award">EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership</a> and shared practical tips, techniques and technologies used to improve the environmental performance of truck fleets. The Penske organization operates and maintains one of the largest commercial truck fleets in the industry with more than 200,000 vehicles.</p><p>Drew Cullen is the vice president of fuels and environmental affairs for <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com" title="Penske Truck Leasing - A Leader in Full-Service Truck Leasing & Fleet Maintenance">Penske Truck Leasing</a> and Tom Scollard is the vice president of dedicated contract carriage for <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/" title="Penske Logistics">Penske Logistics</a>.</p><p><em>By Randy Ryerson</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Honored as Food Logistics Magazine Top 100 3PL
August 22, 2013
For the second time this week,Penske Logistics has announced placement to another Top 100 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) list, this one for Food Logistics magazine.
<p>“We appreciate the opportunity to be considered a top supply chain provider by Food Logistics magazine,” said Marc Althen, Penske Logistics president. “This is an area of growth for our company. Honors like this are attainable only because of the dedicated efforts of our associates.”</p><p>According to the magazine, The Top 100 3PL & Cold Storage Providers serve as a resource directory of third-party logistics and cold storage providers 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.</p><p align="right"><i>By “Move Ahead” Staff</i></p></div>
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