As part of the Kuehne+Nagel family of companies, Commodity Forwarders operates independently, but as a member company in their FreshChain brand, focused on non-pharmaceutical perishable products imported, exported, and distributed within the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition to our air freight services offered at all our locations, CFI does scheduled and ad-hoc domestic trucking between gateways such as Los Angeles, San Francisco as well as Miami, Boston and JFK, connecting CFI stations and offering temperature-controlled pickup and delivery services to points throughout the United States. From our locations in Hawaii, Alaska, and Florida CFI locations can offer barge services to beyond points. CFI’s experienced leadership and operations teams, coupled with a technology stack focused on visibility and temperature continuity, robust compliance, and adherence to local, state as well as federal standards for product safety and cleanliness mean that product is handled with extreme care from receipt to delivery.
About Us
Transporting perishable products worldwide, while exceeding expectations through our people, network and technology.
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FreshChain
As an integral part of the Kuehne+Nagel Group, Commodity Forwarders Inc. (CFI) is proud to offer its specialized division, FreshChain, dedicated to providing comprehensive supply chain solutions for temperature-sensitive cargo. Our team, rich in its understanding of the intricate challenges inherent in perishable logistics, is committed to preserving the freshness and quality of your goods from start to finish. We utilize our extensive network and state-of-the-art technology to provide tailored services, spanning air, sea, and land transportation, bolstered by our specialized warehousing and advanced monitoring systems. At CFI's FreshChain, we prioritize developing strong partnerships with our clients, gaining deep insights into their unique needs, and exceeding their expectations with our reliable, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Trust in us to handle your perishable cargo with the utmost care and commitment.
Driving The Change
We aim to retain our vanguard position on sustainability in the Air Logistics industry. We will continue our strong focus on creating innovative, industry-leading and accessible sustainable solutions and projects in the areas of visibility, avoidance and reduction, and co-operations.
Values
Commodity Forwarders, Inc. has established a standard method of operation that allows the company to operate efficiently while growing our customers brands. This method of operation will be repeated in additional markets, allowing CFI to remain a premier perishable goods logistics company with world-wide accessibility.
Environmental Policy
At Commodity Forwarders Inc., we intertwine our passion for outstanding logistics services with a profound respect for our planet. We're committed not only to safeguarding your precious products and fulfilling your delivery expectations, but also to doing so with a keen eye on environmental stewardship. By adhering to relevant industry regulations and specifications, we ensure our competitively-priced services are not just top-notch, but also environmentally conscious. We believe in striking a harmonious balance between operational excellence and our ecological footprint, all the while nurturing the trust you've placed in us. In essence, we're not just delivering goods, we're delivering a promise of sustainability.
People Strategy
Our people are our most important asset. Emphasis is on the development, implementation and follow through of a Staff Development Program. The strategy for hiring new personnel will be driven by the success of the merger and acquisition strategy as well as by increases in revenue from markets and identified customers.
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