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Behind every perfectly delivered meal is a critical component that often goes unnoticed-the vehicle that ensures timing, temperature and technology work in harmony. Whether a piping-hot entrée, a chilled salad or a frozen dessert, maintaining optimal conditions during transit preserves food quality, ensures safety and builds customer trust. Over nearly four decades, Delivery Concepts, Inc. (DCI) has redefined this promise, pioneering temperature-controlled vehicles that enable food businesses to keep their customers happy. Its chassis-neutral upfit solutions transform standard vehicles into advanced delivery systems equipped with precise temperature control technology. Each vehicle is designed to maintain optimal conditions-hot, cold or frozen-and configured to fit the client’s operational needs. Interior shelving and racking is arranged to maximize efficiency and integrate with packaging and workflows, ensuring reliability throughout the delivery process.
Melissa Cohen, Vice President, Supply Chain and Procurement at INEOS Styrolution America
Larry Williams, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Biscuitville Fresh Southern
Johnny Ivanyi, Global Head of Logistics CoE, Bayer
Romie Montpeirous, Director of Logistics, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Rory Hepner, Directory Global Vehicle Logistics and Customs Operations Mercedes-Benz
Juan Noguera, Transportation Manager, Gordon Food Service
Adam Van Asten, Director - Global Logistics, Clarios, LLC
Enhancing Temperature-Controlled Deliveries
The U.S. temperature-controlled delivery vehicle sector is transforming rapidly, fueled by compelling developments. The increasing demand for perishable goods like dairy, fresh vegetables, and essential medications requires careful temperature management during transport. In response, manufacturers are stepping up to the challenge, creating advanced refrigeration technologies that set new industry standards. The transition to energy-efficient and sustainable refrigeration methods is transformative. Innovative technologies that reduce reliance on harmful gases, such as isocaloric cooling, are rapidly gaining dominance and redefining the landscape. Market consolidation is also shaping the future of this sector as larger corporations strategically acquire smaller firms to bolster their technical capabilities and expand their market reach. These factors are transforming the temperature-controlled delivery vehicle market in the United States into a powerhouse of innovation and opportunity. This dynamic industry is poised for remarkable growth and presents significant investment potential for those ready to engage with its exciting future. The temperature control delivery vehicle market in the United States accounts for a significant share of the overall refrigerated transportation sector. The worldwide market for refrigerated transport was estimated to be worth 123.59 billion dollars in 2023, and it is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.6 percent between 2024 and 2030. Increased demand for temperature-sensitive products, improvements in refrigeration technology, and stricter regulations about food safety and quality are the main drivers of this expansion. In this edition of Logistics and Transportation Review, we explore the recent developments in the sector and how companies harness cuttingedge technologies to offer top-notch solutions. We feature insights from industry expert Olawale Ojo, Senior Global Lean Director of Griffith Foods, who emphasizes that establishing a lean culture is crucial in today’s volatile supply chain environment. We also feature Kevin Larkin, Transportation Manager at Proximo Spirits, who discusses his perspective on freight brokers and highlights their value in specific industries. He emphasizes balancing brokers and asset carriers to optimize transportation and supply chain efficiency. We hope this edition of Logistics and Transportation Review helps your organization build the partnership needed to foster an environment driven by efficient technology. Let us know your thoughts!