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FOOD ON THE MOVE LOGISTICS TRENDS IN OUR INDUSTRY (LPKC) in October, a 1,550-acre plus, master-planned distribution and warehouse development anchored by a $250 million intermodal facility in Edgerton, Kansas. This is the third BNSF terminal to anchor a logistics park, a concept that uses an intermodal facility adjacent to distribution centers in order to reduce supply chain costs, truck miles traveled and energy consumption and emissions. The 433-acre intermodal facility nearly doubles BNSF's lift capacity in the Kansas City freight rail transportation market, one of the most strategic hubs in the nation. The LPKC facility has six 8,000-foot tracks for loading and unloading, more than 1,800 parking spaces and 4,300 container stacking spots at full build-out. In addition, it's equipped with five wide-span, electric, railmounted gantry cranes, which produce zero emissions on site and will significantly reduce the number of hostler trucks needed to move containers within the facility, according to BNSF. The LPKC site features some cutting edge technology for safety and security, including an automated gate system for trucks as they enter and exit the intermodal facility, a biometric driver identification system, and digital cameras to record images of containers, chassis and tractors. LPKC is also the only full-service BNSF facility in the western two-thirds of the U.S. offering domestic intermodal service (container, trailer, and expedited and standard service levels), international intermodal service and direct-rail/carload service. Preferred Freezer Expands Presence in China with Joint Venture Preferred Freezer Services has entered into a joint venture with Chinese logistics provider Sinotrans Limited (Sinotrans), Yang Ming Lines, and Yida Group, an urban design and real estate developer, to jointly build and operate cold chain logistics businesses throughout China. The new joint venture aims to leverage Preferred Freezer's technology and refrigerated logistics expertise to address China's rapidly growing demand for cold chain logistics services that is being driven by food safety issues and the growing middle class population. "We believe that China's cold chain logistics is still in its initial stages of development and through this strategic partnership with Sinotrans and Yang Ming, we will be well positioned to execute on significant growth opportunities and expand our footprint in the region," said Preferred Freezer president and CEO John Galiher in a press release. Get a Partner. Build a Plan. e ycl ec Lif Cost Manage me nt Innovative Solutions for Food Distribution R ration Partner ige efr Financial Solutio ns RefRigeRated tRaileR expeRtise PLM Trailer is more than a leasing company; we are your dedicated partner in managing the total life cycle of your refrigerated trailer feet. Productivity and cost-saving solutions tailored to deliver real value to your business. PLM Trailer Leasing 1-877-RENT-PLM (736-8756) www. plm trailer.com Improve Your Plan. Partner with PLM. We Protect Your Assets With Ours Witte Bros. Exchange stands alone in their ability to offer an asset-based, temperature controlled logistics solution: • Company-owned fleet • Company-owned cold storage facilities • Robust software and web-based tracking • Full-service nationwide TL and LTL operation 800-325-8151 www.wittebros.com 14 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 • FOOD LOGISTICS www.foodlogistics.com