Category: Industry News

As General Road Freight, Refrigerated Transport, and Cold and Dry storage specialists, we decided to share some of our knowledge of the refrigerated logistics industry, not just for Australia but for Queensland too. In this post, we share 3 facts about refrigerated transport logistics.

Any industry faces its own unique set of challenges. This year there are a few trends that may affect the transport and logistics industry and in this post, we discuss a few of the stand out ‘challenges’ in 2018. Semi-electric & Self-driving trucks Enter Tesla’s semi-electric trucks: if these become more commonplace and are fitted […]

As specialists in refrigerated transport Brisbane, we get to transport produce from the very best growers and suppliers around Queensland. In this post, we share some unique and delicious menu additions you should try that are available here in Queensland. Wagyu Beef Known as one of the finest meats in the world, Japanese Wagyu Beef […]

According to consulting firm McKinsey, the economic value of the Internet of Things (IoT) could reach multi-trillions by 2025.  Something very big is clearly happening – but what exactly does this mean for the food supply chain? In this post, we look at exactly this issue.  What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? The IoT is […]

Food delivery apps and platforms are booming in Australia, allowing customers to order from a wide selection of restaurants with a simple tap on their phone or computer. In this post, we talk about how these new online platforms are changing the food industry landscape. Convenience Ever got home from work too tired to cook […]

Cannon Logistics is happy to announce that we will now be servicing Mount Isa, as part of the locations we service across Queensland and Northern NSW. The route will go from Brisbane and Cloncurry and will dispatch Friday’s for delivery on Monday morning. Known as the ‘oasis of the outback’, Mount Isa is a city […]

There’s some exciting news for the logistics and food & beverages industries in Queensland, particularly those located in the South. In this post, we share a few QLD infrastructure projects that could really re-shape the economy –  infrastructure that has the ability to improve supply chain efficiencies, improve productivity and in some instances drive up […]

Being experts in specialised and refrigerated transport means we also need to keep our fingers on the pulse of the produce that we transport. In this post, we take a closer look at some of the food trends that are on the rise this year. A different kind of Jerk Jerky has been very popular […]

Earlier last month, Tesla (through its founder Elon Musk) showed off the prototype of it’s all-new electric truck – the Tesla semi truck.

There is much wastage in the hospitality industry from when a meal is fresh produce to the point where parts of your meal go uneaten. While we can only do so much in preventing leftovers, there are a few things we can do as part of the supply chain. In this post, we share some […]