Temperature control
Product has to stay in its required range from the dock to the receiver, with no gaps along the way.
Food & Beverage Shipping & Logistics
Cold chain, dry grocery and retail-ready freight, booked in one login and watched by real people.
Request a QuoteThe challenges
What makes food & beverage shipping hard
Food and beverage freight leaves little room for error. These are the problems we hear most from shippers.
Freshness windows
Shelf life starts the moment product ships. Delays and missed pickups cost you sellable days.
Retailer compliance
Grocery and big-box receivers enforce MABD and OTIF rules. Late or early can both mean chargebacks.
Food safety
Clean, suitable equipment and careful handling protect your product and your brand.
How GSL helps
A food shipping partner that answers the phone
GSL lets hundreds of carriers compete for your food and beverage freight, so you can choose the right equipment and price for every load. Reefer, dry and parcel shipments live in the same account, and when something goes sideways a GSL team member engages you and the carrier right away.
- Compare reefer and dry van options side by side
- Note delivery appointments and receiver requirements when you book
- Exception alerts with a real person on every issue
- One login for every plant, warehouse and co-packer
Services for Food & Beverage
The right service for every load
Specialized
Temperature-Controlled
Reefer freight that holds its range end to end.Learn moreLTL Freight
Pay only for the space your pallets use.Learn moreTruckload Shipping
Full and partial truckloads, priced competitively.Learn moreSmall Parcel Shipping
Samples and direct-to-consumer orders in the same login.Learn moreThe GSL platform
Personalized Transportation Management System
Quote, book, track and pay for every food and beverage shipment in one free account.
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Book
Print bills & labels
Track
View & pay invoices
Run reports
Case study
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The challenge
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Our approach
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The result
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FAQ
Food & Beverage shipping questions
Yes. GSL quotes and books temperature-controlled freight with reefer carriers, alongside your dry LTL and truckload shipments in the same account.
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Get a food & beverage freight quote
Tell us what's shipping. A GSL rep will follow up with options from hundreds of carriers.
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