Palm Harbor, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/16/2017 -- Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named FreightCenter to the Top Green Providers list for 2017.
Food Logistics' annual Top Green Providers recognizes companies whose products, services, or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage industry. Each year, the criteria for earning a spot on the list become more stringent for applicants. For example, the editorial staff evaluates a company's participation in such programs as the EPA's SmartWay and other recognized sustainability programs; facilities that are LEED-certified, and/or feature solar panels, LED lighting and other energy saving installations and retrofits that produce measure reductions in GHG emissions, to name a few.
"The future viability of the world's food supply chain is dependent upon our ability to integrate sustainability from farm to fork," says Lara L. Sowinski, editorial director. "Transportation and logistics comprise a significant part of that supply chain, and we commend those companies in our industry that embrace their role as environmental stewards, while raising the sustainability bar for their peers."
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 FreightCenter
Founded in 1998, FreightCenter is a veteran-owned and privately-held, full-service nationwide third-party logistics (3PL) provider developing innovative technology that simplifies the booking of freight services. With an award-winning history as one of the fastest growing companies in America, FreightCenter is the preferred provider of freight shipping services such as, less than truckload (LTL), truckload (TL), intermodal, international air and ocean, as well as, specialized and supply chain logistics planning.
Media Contact:
Terese Kerrigan
Sr. Marketing Manager
E. tkerrigan@freightcenter.com
P. 800-716-7608 Ext. 7826