tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16688535639488789772024-02-21T01:03:37.559-08:00Blogging the Road AheadUnited World Cargo brings you market news and insights from the constantly evolving produce and trucking industries.United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-37776759124145756492012-01-19T11:44:00.000-08:002012-01-19T11:44:49.478-08:00New Year, New PlaceBlogging the Road Ahead has moved!!!! Our blog is now fully integrated with our website, http://www.unitedworldcargo.com/blog/!! We have also made some great visual upgrades to our website, so please visit us there, have a look around and let us know what you think!!!!
United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-30763289301007333252012-01-12T10:19:00.000-08:002012-01-12T10:19:48.708-08:00Accurate and Steady Wins the DeliveryLet’s get the New Year started with the right temp!! Although it’s cold outside for most of us and we are eagerly awaiting the return of those sunny & warm days, we can control some of the temperatures we deal with on a daily basis. That’s right, the setting of reefer running temperatures!!!
This is a topic we like to revisit on a regular basis, as the impact of improper reefer temperature United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-50575800473264539462012-01-05T10:43:00.000-08:002012-01-05T10:43:10.658-08:002011 ~ A Year in Review
Now (unbelievably!!) in our first week of 2012, it’s time to take stock and review 2011. It was, as always, an eventful year for the trucking and produce industries. In particular, there have been many factors that have affected truck movement, availability, and capacity. Most notably, 2011 will probably go down in history as what many are calling the turning point in the regulation of the United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-66831484088861481322011-12-22T09:31:00.000-08:002011-12-22T09:36:53.154-08:00~ HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~
2011: what a year!!! Many new faces and going new places, and we all can say that we have much to be grateful for during this eventful year in the refrigerated produce transportation industry, and are looking forward to continued success for our Customer and Carrier Partners.
Once again this year, we have decided to offer our best wishes by way of a charitable donation to families through United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-64141159909925989522011-12-21T09:53:00.000-08:002011-12-21T09:53:04.285-08:00The Festivities Have Begun!!!!!
Busy week here at UWC! Yesterday, we held our first annual gingerbread people decorating contest. There were 10 teams in total, and each person had their own gingerbread to decorate; then a vote was cast.
And the winners were… the Coconut Team!!! Here, a sample of their work:
A great job was done by everyone! Today, the festivities continue with a Secret Santa gift swap!!!!
United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-31638572358113402412011-12-15T09:59:00.000-08:002011-12-15T09:59:48.771-08:00Safe TravelsWinter road conditions are in full effect, especially in the Pacific North West. Rain, sleet, black ice, slush, and snow are going to be regular road conditions for this winter season. As drivers know, these are especially prevalent on mountain passes.
Below some tips on how to be prepared for winter driving conditions:
1. Make sure to do a pre-trip inspection before each trip. Although this United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-11303176473687043242011-12-08T09:16:00.001-08:002011-12-08T09:56:18.204-08:00Pulp Thermometers are Here!!!
The second shipment of UWC pulp temperature thermometers have arrived at TC Trans in Blaine, WA!
A pulp temperature thermometer is one of the most necessary items in a driver’s toolkit, along with a pen, notepad, and camera equipped mobile phone. A pulp temperature thermometer is a mandatory tool for all produce loads; All UWC loads MUST be pulped at pickup and delivery!
Pulp at United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-8533382089907256432011-12-01T09:27:00.001-08:002011-12-01T09:37:22.286-08:00The Way of the Smart
For a few years now, the California Environmental Protection Agency has been working on initiatives to reduce climate changing emissions from tractor-trailers and refrigerated trailer units. UWC has been closely monitoring all initiatives in order to provide information and updates to our followers, which can be found published in various posts on this blog, and in various editions of our United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-53175331041314469522011-11-24T09:25:00.000-08:002011-11-24T09:25:00.118-08:00Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving to all our US Customer and Carrier Partners!!
We hope you have a great long weekend! We would like to take this time to thank each and every one of you for your business and support, and we look forward to continuing long term business relationships!
~~ Have a great turkey day!! ~~
United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-13975124017143961302011-11-17T09:08:00.001-08:002011-11-17T09:12:49.480-08:00In the Running!
Recently, UWC applied for an award program offered by the international accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche. The program, Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, also runs in several European Countries, Asia, and Mexico. The Canadian division of the program was established back in 1993, and is recognized as one of the country’s leading business award program. The Best Managed designation United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-83651961710345965482011-11-10T08:54:00.001-08:002011-11-10T09:21:01.724-08:002007 or Newer? You're In... 2006 and Older? You're Out!
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced that trucks older than 2006 will be banned from entry to port terminals beginning in January 2012. Back in January 2010, ports banned trucks with 1993 or older engines. This latest step, which is part of the Clean Trucks Program introduced in October 2008, is the last phase in the planned progression to disallow older trucks into the portsUnited World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-36128220432010730982011-11-03T09:20:00.000-07:002011-11-03T09:20:53.807-07:00Revisiting.... Refrigeration!!!Trailer refrigeration is one of, if not, the most important factor in ensuring the delivery success of fresh fruits and vegetables. The object of trailer refrigeration is to prolong storage and shelf life, and to maintain quality by lowering the commodity temperature so that respiration, metabolic deterioration, and decay are slowed down. One of the most important things to remember is that the United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-33728497121945306592011-11-01T07:36:00.000-07:002011-11-01T07:36:41.341-07:00And the Winners Are.....Yesterday, UWC had our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contests. Teams of 3 or 4 were randomly selected, and 8 pumpkins in total were carved! At the end of the day, a vote was taken. Below, the pumpkin of the winning team, yoU Will Cry:
Great pumpkin team, and great name too!!!! Head over to our facebook page to see all 8 great pumpkins!!! Hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween!United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-52112201749856481732011-10-27T09:01:00.000-07:002011-10-27T09:01:18.283-07:00First Mexican Truck Crosses into US, Tariffs Dropped
The produce industry has celebrated the news that Mexico has officially lifted tariffs that have amounted to more than $900 million of US agricultural products since 2009; this helps to settle a costly dispute over the Mexican trucking pilot program. We discussed this topic back in a post in April; as a review, Mexico is the United States third largest trading partner, and the Mexican tariffs United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-90670692169820418512011-10-20T10:58:00.000-07:002011-10-20T10:58:25.295-07:00Oktoberfest
October: the start of Fall, and for the refrigerated produce industry in North America, the time when produce starts transitioning to ship out new areas. UWC closely follows these transitioning trends, as it allows us to plan for lanes and anticipate truck demand. So, let’s look at 4 full truckload products and how they are transitioning.
Avocadoes: The season in California has concluded. United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-87131295532353773442011-10-13T09:45:00.000-07:002011-10-13T09:46:10.163-07:00Get a Load of This!!! Tips to help you get you on the Road
Temperature, Equipment, and Loading Procedures & Guidelines are topics that we revisit regularly here. One of the reasons why is that we recognize that these factors are critical to the successful delivery of any shipment, and we strive to constantly share our wealth of knowledge with our followers!!!
Today, let’s review some essential loading tips. More information on loading can be United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-21813007047414800832011-10-06T09:39:00.000-07:002011-10-06T09:39:29.057-07:00Newsflash!!! Shields Up!!!!
UWC increases its TIA Surety Bond to $100,000!!!
The TIA Performance Certified Program is an industry recognized Best Practices program of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) with guaranteed levels of freight payment. The Program offers a competitive advantage to transportation brokers and provides a guarantee of payment in excess of the $10,000 surety bond that is required byUnited World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-67146890183910232472011-09-22T09:25:00.000-07:002011-09-22T09:25:21.907-07:00Revisiting… Truck Insurance
Having the right insurance policy with the right coverage is one of (if not) the most important factor for any trucking company.
The most common terms you will hear in coverage are the following (along with basic definitions):
- Automotive Liability Insurance: coverage if an insured is legally liable for bodily injury or property damage caused by an automobile.
- Physical Damage Insurance: United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-31672722482803600482011-09-15T10:46:00.000-07:002011-10-03T15:13:38.930-07:00Fruits and Veggies - Yes, They're Special!!!
As we look at the final days of summer, and head into fall, we will see an increase in harvesting, imports, and exports. Washington is steadily increasing its apple harvest, and brazil is now the hot importer for mangoes. There are some specialty produce items that are increasing in popularity throughout the continent that may be little known.
Today, we look at an A to Z of United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-10881537301780381702011-09-08T10:06:00.000-07:002011-09-08T10:06:25.147-07:00GET TWIC’d & COMPLIANT NOW!Increase your probability of steady, year round business!
Want to ensure you and your truck have the possibility of year round, steady business in the produce trucking industry? Well, drivers with TWIC cards operating trucks that are port compliant greatly increase those chances! A lot of year round produce trucking business relies on the import and export of fruits and vegetables from various United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-80189436492717196952011-09-01T10:10:00.000-07:002011-09-15T16:05:32.905-07:00Can You Contain It??? - Load Compatibility - Part 4
As we have reviewed over the past few weeks, there are many factors to consider to ensure that produce can be safely shipped in a single trailer. We have so far reviewed odor absorption tendencies, ethylene sensitivity, and optimal product temperature.
But what about packaging??? Different products require different types of packaging for transport to ensure that they will look their best inUnited World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-90662786871785659172011-08-25T09:40:00.000-07:002011-08-25T10:06:02.375-07:00The Dog Days of Summer – Managing the Temp – Load Compatibility – Part 3 We are now fully into the dog days of summer; temperatures seem to be staying warm around the continent, and it reminds us of how important it is to manage the temperatures of the produce we carry! Now into the 3rd week of our series on Load Compatibility (take a look at 1 and 2!), we take a look at managing in-transit temperature settings of various fruits, vegetables, and nursery products. UWCUnited World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-533852349909398692011-08-18T09:40:00.000-07:002011-08-18T10:04:01.236-07:00C2H4 – Are You Sensitive? Load Compatibility – Part 2
Welcome to part 2 in our series on Load Compatibility for shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables! Today, we take a look at ethylene sensitivity.
Ethylene – the basics:
Ethylene is a colorless gaseous organic compound with the chemical formula C2H4. It is the most produced organic compound in the world, with global production of ethylene exceeding 109 million tonnes in 2006! Ethylene also United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-24040904173347396772011-08-11T09:53:00.000-07:002011-08-11T10:20:43.704-07:00Some Produce Just Doesn’t Mix – Load Compatibility – Part 1Many shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables are what is known in the industry as “mixer loads,” meaning there is a variety of product in the trailer. When preparing mixer loads of varying commodities, many factors must be considered in order to ensure that the products can be safely shipped in a single trailer. Most importantly, odor absorption tendencies, temperature, relative humidity, United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668853563948878977.post-3305704165273797012011-08-04T09:37:00.000-07:002011-08-04T09:44:25.249-07:00Time for a little Q&A - CSA Style! Did you know that the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) website has been launched for 3 years now?? And the CSA program was officially rolled out over 6 months ago now? Taking all this into account, we thought it would be a good time to go over some Q&A’s on the CSA. We have chosen the top three Q&As from the CSA website that we find most useful for drivers:Q: How does the Safety United World Cargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155825421900337837noreply@blogger.com0