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FST Logistics Acquires Fifth Warehouse in Grove City, OH

Columbus, OH – FST Logistics, a 100% employee-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in dry and temperature-controlled storage, has acquired its fifth warehouse in Grove City, Ohio. This newly acquired facility spans over 187,000 square feet, increasing FST’s overall warehouse space to over 1.4 million square feet within their Central Ohio footprint. This warehouse, referred to …

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How a Single-Source Logistics Provider Can Help You Scale, Quickly

You have numerous options when managing the supply chain of an emerging CPG brand. Yet, the decisions made early on can greatly impact the speed at which your company grows. You can choose to work with a variety of different logistics providers with one managing warehousing and others overseeing different transportation lanes or modes. This …

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The Importance of Being an ESOP

FST Logistics was founded in 1991 by Art DeCrane with the vision to become a single-source logistics partner for high-growth food and grocery brands. With only 11 employees, DeCrane quickly grew the brand through warehouse acquisitions and customer partnerships.

3 Ways to Keep Shipping Costs Down, Even as Fuel Costs Rise.

How can logistical costs be reduced? The good news is you likely have more control over your logistics spend than you realize. Here are 3 ideas for lowering costs, even as fuel rates go up.

Three Ways to Reduce Your Logistics Management Spend

The cost of managing inventory remains one of the biggest factors that can impact your bottom line.

How Using a Columbus, Ohio 3PL Can Reduce Your Supply Chain Spend

By using a centrally located 3PL, your brand can take advantage of freight consolidation services. When your goods are located in a logistics hub such as Columbus, you could experience savings through freight consolidation.

FST Logistics Named 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers

Food Logistics recently named FST as one of the leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

Safety and Security in Temperature-Controlled Transportation

The Food Safety and Modernization Act was passed, which established new parameters to ensure the safety of food within the U.S. supply chain, including the transport of food products. This also includes establishing safe temperatures and ensuring appropriate storage conditions when food products are under transport.

FST Logistics Named 2023 Green Supply Chain Partner

Inbound Logistics has named the top 75 leading green supply chain management and logistics partners of 2023. FST is honored to be among the top 75 green providers in the country.

FST Logistics Attending National Restaurant Association Show 2023

Multiple FST employee-owners will be attending the National Restaurant Association (NRA) 2023 Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois May 20-23, 2023.