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Former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call. Which gives insights into the world around 3PLs and Freight brokers. She will talk your ear off about anything and everything if you let her. Expertise in operations, LTL pricing and procurement, flatbed operations, dry van, tracking and tracing, reality tv shows and how to turn a stranger into your new best friend.

Running on Ice: Blue Cube advances cold chain
Blue Cube develops new freezing technology, SeaCube makes major investments, and Green Giant expands the freezer aisle.

Running on Ice: UPS expands its health care footprint
In this edition: UPS makes some acquisitions, Thermo King introduces a new reefer battery unit, and White Castle gives customers what they crave.

Running on Ice: Triple-cooled cold chain
In this edition: Maersk Container Industries has a new triple-refrigerant solution, Pharma air cargo gets an upgrade, and a friendly face in the frozen aisle gets a facelift.

Running on Ice: Lineage patents Lego
In this edition: Lineage crosses 100 patents, Polar King Mobile develops new portable cold storage solutions and a new pack to package frozen food.

Running on Ice: Cold chain chaos averted
In this edition: The cold chain dodged a rail lockout bullet in Canada, heart transplant transportation gets a boost and Chick-fil-A expands.

Running on Ice: The acquisition edition
In this edition: The cold chain hits acquisition central