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Produce Logistics & Cold Chain Coordination
Fresh produce moves fast and every hour matters. IEL coordinates receiving, warehousing, border crossings and delivery so your product arrives fresh.
Overview
Produce logistics is different from regular freight
A delay at customs, in a warehouse or at a transportation hub can damage product quality, shorten shelf life and raise costs.
IEL helps growers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and food companies keep their supply chain performing with logistics programs designed for agricultural products.
Perishable products require
- Speed
- Visibility
- Inventory accuracy
- Temperature control
- Reliable transportation
- Border expertise
What we move
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Herbs
- Specialty produce
- Seasonal agricultural products
Services
What we do for produce
Produce receiving
Unloading, inspection and staging of inbound produce.
Cross-docking
Move freight straight from receiving to outbound trucks to reduce storage time.
Inventory management
Track quantities and product movement through the warehouse.
Pallet breakdown & reconfiguration
Prepare shipments for each customer, retailer and distributor.
Freight consolidation
Combine shipments to use transportation better and lower costs.
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Produce clearance support
Coordination of customs requirements and shipment processing.
Learn more Seasonal planning
Prepare for peak harvest and import periods.
Distribution support
Outbound coordination to distribution centers, wholesalers, retailers and customers.
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Who we work with
- Growers
- Importers
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
- Food service organizations
- Agricultural cooperatives
How it works
From the truck to your buyer
Produce arrives
Fresh product reaches the IEL facility in San Diego, minutes from major border crossings.
Receiving & inspection
Efficient unloading, inspection and staging of inbound produce.
Warehouse processing
Pallets are broken down and reconfigured for each customer, retailer or distributor.
Inventory management
Quantities and product movement are tracked through the warehouse process.
Cross-docking or staging
Freight moves straight from receiving to outbound transportation to save time.
Transportation coordination
Outbound movement is coordinated to destinations across the U.S. and Mexico.
Final delivery
Delivery to distribution centers, wholesalers, retailers and food service.
U.S.–Mexico produce programs
Mexico is one of the largest sources of produce entering the United States. Produce shipments can also use the BorderFast Mexico™ workflow to simplify cross-border operations.
Learn about BorderFast Mexico™
Do you provide produce warehousing?
Yes. IEL offers warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management and distribution for produce customers.
Do you support produce imports from Mexico?
Yes. We provide customs coordination, transportation support and warehousing for produce entering the United States.
Can produce shipments use BorderFast Mexico?
Yes. BorderFast can support produce-related cross-border transportation programs.
Do you provide inventory management?
Yes. Produce customers can use inventory visibility and warehouse support services.
Do you support seasonal produce programs?
Yes. Flexible programs support seasonal harvest and import cycles.
Can produce logistics be combined with transportation?
Yes. Transportation, customs brokerage, warehousing and produce logistics are designed to work together.
Related
Often combined with
Warehousing & Distribution
A 35,000 sq ft bonded public warehouse minutes from the border, with cross-docking and distribution.
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U.S. Customs Brokerage
Entry processing, tariff classification, PGA coordination and compliance, handled by a licensed team.
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BorderFast Mexico™
One contact from a U.S. port to final delivery in Mexico. One process. One solution.
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