MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced it has been named one of 2016’s
Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers by Food Logistics.
The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list 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.
“Companies that sell perishable goods know just how valuable it is to
have a third party provider they can rely on to get product when and
where they need it to be, and at the right temperature,” said Darin
Cooprider, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Packaged Goods
for Ryder Supply Chain Solutions. “Ryder places safety at the forefront
of all its operations, which is especially paramount when it comes to
refrigerated items. We are honored to be named a Top 3PL and Cold
Storage Provider.”
Ryder combines a full menu of solutions ranging from source to shelf,
including contract packing and labeling, distribution and inventory
management, safety, sustainability and dedicated transportation, with
deep industry-specific expertise gained from serving thousands of food
and beverage companies. With Ryder as a trusted partner, companies can
access Ryder’s vast network of vehicles, maintenance facilities with
expert refrigeration technicians, and temperature-controlled warehousing
space, along with the latest in tracking technologies and best-in-class
safety processes.
Ryder’s LEAN culture helps businesses to achieve peak performance,
increase profitability, and efficiency – all while improving quality.
Operating more than 275 facilities with 40 million square feet of
warehouse space, as well as dedicated or multi-client sites, Ryder
offers flexible solutions, no matter how challenging or diverse a
company’s needs may be. Ryder’s food safety specialists reinforce the
Company’s commitment to food safety at every food storage facility. For
more than 20 years, third-party agencies have audited our facilities
ensuring they meet or exceed FMSA and other applicable food safety
standards.
“The global food supply chain is responding to new challenges associated
with food safety regulations along with changing consumer demands for
more fresh, healthy and locally-sourced options,” noted Lara L.
Sowinski, editorial director, Food Logistics and Supply &
Demand Chain Executive. “The companies on Food Logistics’ 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.”
Companies on this year’s 2016 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list will
be profiled in the August 2016 issue of Food Logistics, as well
as online at www.foodlogistics.com.
About Food Logistics
Food Logistics is published by AC Business Media, a
business-to-business media company that provides targeted content and
comprehensive, integrated advertising and promotion opportunities for
some of the world’s most recognized B2B brands. Its diverse portfolio
serves the construction, logistics, supply chain and other industries
with print, digital and custom products, events and social media.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock
(NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements
and information included in this news release are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly,
these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration
given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and events to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New
risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management
to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks
on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Source: Ryder System, Inc.