In this case study, you’ll learn how Chiquita Fresh North America and TA Dedicated have built a transportation partnership spanning 20 years. TA Dedicated supports Chiquita’s U.S. transportation operations, helping move fresh bananas from U.S. ports to grocery chains across the country while providing the dedicated fleet, onsite operations, and cold chain expertise required by a complex fresh produce supply chain.
You’ll see how the partnership has provided continuity through hurricanes, labor disruptions, changing transportation markets, and broader supply chain challenges. Today, TA Dedicated manages transportation operations that move Chiquita products from U.S. ports to grocery chains while also supporting reverse logistics for shipping containers, helping keep products moving reliably throughout Chiquita’s U.S. distribution network.
This case study also explores the value of a long-term dedicated transportation relationship in the food and beverage industry. By working side by side to solve problems and respond to changing conditions, TA Dedicated and Chiquita have built a collaboration centered on reliability, cold chain expertise, and operational resilience. The 20-year milestone demonstrates how dedicated transportation can support the evolving needs of a major fresh produce supply chain over the long term.
