A funny thing happened with freight volumes during the first quarter, a notoriously slow time for for-hire trucking companies.

It wasn’t so slow.

“Fast and cheap.”

When it comes to shipping and distribution, the two terms don’t typically do go together.  But some wine and spirit manufacturers are using distribution models that help achieve both goals.

In a recent blog, we outlined 10 steps to streamline wine and spirits distribution.  As a follow-up, let’s dive into two strategies that can be implemented in tandem: rail transportation and cross docking.