Webinar theme on July 18 is produce transportation best practices

The North American Produce Transportation Working Group (NAPTWG) will host a webinar on produce transportation best practices on Wednesday, July 18, at 11 a.m. Pacific Time/2 p.m. Eastern Time.

The session will give an overview of best practices and delve into the roles and responsibilities of the shipper, carrier and receiver in facilitating a safe and sustainable global supply chain.

Speakers will include Dan Vache, vice president of supply chain management, United Fresh Produce Association; Doug Stoiber, vice president, L&M Transportation Services, Inc.; Jim Gordon, operations manager, Ippolito Fruit & Produce LTD; and Doug Nelson, special services manager, Blue Book Services Inc.

A question and answer period will follow the presentation. There is no charge to register for United Fresh members.

It’s the first in a series of educational webinars that NAPTWG will hold. Comprised of more than 25 national and regional produce industry associations, transportation service providers, grower/shippers and perishable receivers, the group is working in concert with United Fresh to provide best practice resources to those involved in the fresh produce supply chain.

To register, click here. For other information, call (202) 303-3408.