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Fresh-Cut Freight: Shedding Light on the Logistics of the Floral Industry

The nation’s 2nd highest gift-giving holiday is fast approaching and retailers and shippers alike are kicking it into high gear. According to the US Census Bureau, there are more than 23,000 florists in the United States! Flowers account for 70% … Continue reading

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SportsFest Teaches Lessons in Teamwork

Where’s one place you can catch employees and executives battling side-by-side in the sandy trenches of a beautiful Florida beach? Why America II Corporate SportsFest of course! Once a year 150+ companies from across Tampa Bay compete for the esteemed … Continue reading

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Logistics: What is it? BlueGrace Offers the Whole Package

What is logistics? This is one of the most frequently asked questions in the industry. Add “third party” to “logistics” and you may as well be wearing a sign that says “barrage me with questions, please!” Confusion may be created … Continue reading

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Shrinking the Carbon Footprint of Transportation: Earth Day 2012

To commemorate Earth Day 2012, we believe a proper “shout out” to Mother Nature is in order. People say the driving force behind the nation’s economy is the trucking industry. That’s a logical rationale considering nine million people help transport … Continue reading

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It’s a Man’s World

“You see, man made the cars to take us over the road. Man made the trains to carry heavy loads.” Ah, James Brown…how the times are a changing. Man may have made those things, but guess who’s transporting these days? … Continue reading

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#BGInvestigates: Why not use a 3PL?!

#BGInvestigates: Why not use a 3PL?! No acronym boils the blood of a BlueGrace® Logistics employee more than “3PL”. In our experience, this acronym conveys an adopted meaning that doesn’t give justice to the value added service BlueGrace delivers. We … Continue reading

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Cocoa Collaborators Exemplify Holiday Spirit

So the holiday season is upon us once again. ‘Tis the season of love, laughter, and generosity of spirit. While candy canes and mistletoe are abound, one more important element comes to mind. It’s the element that makes perfect stocking … Continue reading

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BlueGrace Goes “Pink”

As most recognize, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In our effort to support this cause, BlueGrace decided to join forces with The Pink Daisy Project. The Pink Daisy Project isn’t dedicated to raising funds for research or awareness like … Continue reading

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