CHEP & NWA Pallet Program
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other
organization on earth. Its pallets, crates and containers form the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. We have approximately 300 million pallets, crates and containers, and a global network of 750 service centers. About 100 million of those pallets are in the U.S. alone. Seeing CHEP’s commitment to the watermelon industry, the NWA and CHEP entered into an official partnership more than a decade ago to benefit its members. Since the partnership began, CHEP has donated over $150,000 to fund food safety and traceability initiatives, research solutions to pest and disease pressures, promotions (National Watermelon Queen Program) and overall member services operations. In addition to giving back to the NWA, CHEP has also added tremendous value to customers through collaborative initiatives, such as the CHEP customer storage program. Members who are CHEP customers receive compensation for storing CHEP pallets during the off season, making them readily available for use when harvest comes. I’m happy to chat on how CHEP can meet your transportation needs, or if the customer
storage program is a fit for your operations (click here to access a case study in watermelons)—I look forward to hearing from you. Testimonials
Click below to see how CHEP has created success for some of our members.
Allen Lund Transportation Association Program (TAP)
Since 1976, the Allen Lund Company a third-party transportation broker, has worked with Blue Book
Blue Book Services began in 1901 when former potato-shipper A.L. Baker decided to address a real need he saw in the fresh produce industry. Since the livelihoods of fruit and vegetable traders relied on highly perishable commodities, there needed to be a sound way for these traders to choose reliable trading partners and protect their credit extensions.
To address this, Baker and other founders created “Baker’s Potato Code,” based on the simple principles of honor, integrity and service. This later came to be known simply as “Blue Book.” Throughout Blue Book Services’ history, our associates have been committed to staying on top of the needs of the marketplace, as well as providing best-in-class credit rating and marketing tools. Over a century later, the lumber and building material industry reached out to us with their need for a reliable way to protect their credit extensions. In 2009, we expanded and adapted our services to include these providers, committing to the same level of advantage and innovation.
As our mission statement communicates, we are committed to providing our customers with the best resources for their success. And for over 115 years, we have done just that.
Jeff Lair Highland AG
Highland Ag Solutions (HAS) is proud of our long-standing relationship with the NWA and state chapters. The HAS family, which consists of Highland Precision Ag, Highland Fresh Technologies and Coastal Ag Supply, is dedicated to providing growers with the tools and products needed to navigate through this new world of agriculture. The Highland Hub empowers growers to manage their food safety programs, review soil and water samples, follow recommendations, monitor weather stations and soil sensors, purchase crop protection products, nutritionals, shelf life extension products, equipment cleaning and sanitation solutions, and other supplies - all from their device. As the needs of our industry grow and change, HAS will be there every step of the way to keep growers connected, efficiently and securely. Walt Shappley Email: [email protected] |
