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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 4 • I S S U E N O . 1 6 0 ON THE MENU 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 • FOOD LOGISTICS www.foodlogistics.com Published and copyrighted 2014 by AC Business Media Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher. Food Logistics (USPS 015-667; ISSN 1094-7450 print; ISSN 1930-7527 online) is published ten times per year in Jan/Feb, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and Nov/Dec by AC Business Media Inc., 1233 Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, (920) 563-6388. Periodicals postage paid at Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Canada Post PM40612608. Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Food Logistics, Station A, P. O. Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2. Subscriptions: US, one year $45, two years $85; Canada & Mexico, one year $65, two years $120; International, one year $95, two years $180. All subscriptions must be paid in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. bank. Printed in the USA. 40 28 COVER STORY Key Ports And Carriers In The Global Food Supply Chain From major gateways to niche players, U.S. ports play an expanding role in the handling of bulk and containerized food shipments. By Lara L. Sowinski FEATURE Temperature Control Technology Boosts Cold Transport Capabilities Options expand for fresh, refrigerated and frozen transport and security. By Elliot Maras SECTOR REPORTS WAREHOUSING: How Robots Are Changing The Food Industry And Improving Fulfillment As robots move upstream in the food chain, their range of functions has expanded. By Chris Castaldi TRANSPORTATION: Electric Forklifts Gain Acceptance, Driven By Sustainability Features Electric forklifts cut emissions, use less energy, and minimize waste and maintenance. By Brian Faust SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY: Rising Transportation Costs Raise The Stakes For TMS Cloud-based systems and other technologies create new options. By Elliot Maras COLUMNS FOR STARTERS: Leading Providers In The Food/Bev Supply Chain Profiling standout companies in our industry throughout the year. By Lara L. Sowinski COOL INSIGHTS: HOS Rules And Higher Rates The latest hours of service rules are fueling a rate hike on the spot market. By Mark Montague FOOD (AND MORE) FOR THOUGHT: Today's Food Shoppers Are Less Likely To Have A Primary Destination Food marketers must cater to a more mobile buying audience; logistics partners can help them succeed. By Elliot Maras DEPARTMENTS 8 Supply Scan • 14 Food on the Move • 49 Marketplace 22 6 20 50 36 40 44 28 36