- Fixed delivery slots
Meeting tight time windows for retailers and food service requires precise, efficient routing. - Short shelf lives
Perishable goods need fast, direct routes to preserve quality and cut waste. - Temperature-sensitive transport
Cold chain products must follow carefully planned routes with no room for detours. - Changing order volumes
Unpredictable demand requires plans that can adapt quickly. - Mixed and split loads
Different goods in one vehicle may require tailored routing and sequencing. - Cost pressure and tight margins
Rising costs make route efficiency essential to reduce fuel, lower CO₂ and protect margins.
Freshness and safety cannot wait
Keeping the world’s food supply moving means catering to shifting consumer habits, meeting strict compliance standards and adapting to growing pressure on margins and delivery times.
In today’s Food & Beverage industry, speed is not just a competitive edge. It is essential. Whether you are distributing fresh produce, frozen goods or beverages, every delay increases the risk of spoilage, waste and revenue loss.
At the same time, sustainability goals, regulatory pressure and supply chain volatility are making it harder to control costs and maintain quality. Smarter logistics, route optimization and real-time visibility are the keys to balancing speed, efficiency and end-to-end control in delivery operations where freshness and timing are critical.
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Daily challenges in food and beverage logistics
Freshness, compliance and cost control all depend on getting routes right. Planners must meet strict schedules, protect cold chain integrity and adapt to shifting orders while minimizing fuel use and empty miles.
Why logistics leaders in Food & Beverages choose PTV Logistics
Because keeping food moving means more than speed. It means planning with precision to stay fresh, compliant and on time.
Logistics solutions built for the Food & Beverage industry
Turning logistics tech into a business advantage for your Food & Beverage supply chain.
Planning for freshness and speed
Keep products fresh with optimized routes that reduce delays and idle time.
Hitting tight delivery windows
Plan accurate arrival times to meet fixed delivery slots for stores and restaurants.
Supporting cold chain integrity
Plan precise, time-sensitive routes that help maintain product quality and meet cold chain delivery standards.
Adapting to last-minute changes
Update routes quickly when orders shift, stock runs low, or traffic builds up.
Lowering costs through smart routing
Cut mileage, fuel use and empty runs with intelligent route optimization.
Reducing emissions in daily operations
Support sustainability goals with greener route plans and better fleet utilization.
Smart transport software for food & beverage logistics
Ensure freshness, optimise delivery routes, and meet compliance standards with our logistics platform tailored for food distribution.
Plan with precision
Build smarter freight and fleet routes.
- Create cost-effective routes with automated planning tools
- Factor in EV range, charging stations, and toll roads
- Design routes that meet regulatory and operational requirements
- Forecast demand for peak seasons or service surges
Optimize in real time
Keep your fleet agile and responsive.
- React to last-minute changes with cloud-based routing
- Incorporate returns, pickups or service stops into routes
- Improve on-time rates and reduce miles driven
- Identify high-impact EV use cases with scenario simulation
Gain control across the supply chain
Track every movement from dispatch to destination.
- Monitor service, delivery or collection progress in real time
- Provide accurate ETAs and live tracking to customers or field teams
- Send updates and alerts directly to drivers via mobile tools
- Minimize delays with proactive disruption alerts and fast communication
Integrate with intelligence
Solve real-world transport challenges with modular APIs.
- Solve complex logistics challenges with high-performance Location APIs
- Seamlessly embed routing, mapping, and tracking into your software
- Simulate real-world constraints like vehicle types, time windows, and tolls
- Scale your solution with modular services and OpenAPI standards
Ready to streamline your food logistics?
Keep food deliveries fresh, fast, and on time with smarter routing and real-time visibility.
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Success Story
How Linea Catering manages its cold chain with PTV Axylog
Linea Catering (Gerli Group) is delivering frozen goods to almost 4,000 customers in HoReCa and retail in Southern Italy. The recipe behind the company’s success contains three key ingredients: "We have international agreements for the exclusive sourcing of certain raw products (e.g. seafood). In addition, we have constantly reinvested to support and anticipate growth. Finally, we are always looking for innovative digital solutions to improve our processes.” explains Luca Mancusi, Continuous Improvement Manager at Linea Catering.
Success Story
Crisp saves 13% in overall costs by switching to PTV OptiFlow
Now that Crisp is using the PTV OptiFlow route planning system, driving times have decreased by 11% and driving distances by 23%. "More than 95% of orders are delivered within the agreed time." Crisp saves 13% in overall costs by switching to PTV OptiFlow.
Success Story
HelloFresh reduces costs and CO₂ with PTV OptiFlow
Since switching to PTV OptiFlow, HelloFresh has reduced CO₂ emissions while cutting transportation costs by 16%.
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FAQ
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How can I reduce delivery delays in food logistics?
The best way to prevent delays is to use a route optimization software that dynamically adjusts routes based on real-time conditions like traffic and delivery slot constraints. With this kind of software, you can quickly adapt to disruptions and keep your loads moving as quickly, safely, and efficiently as possible.
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What’s the best way to plan routes for perishable goods transportation?
Perishable goods require time-sensitive routing that accounts for shelf life, cold chain requirements, and vehicle constraints. Tools like PTV OptiFlow help optimize deliveries by factoring in delivery windows and vehicle capabilities, so sensitive products arrive fresh and on time.
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How do I optimize my food supply chain during seasonal peaks?
During seasonal peaks, demand changes quickly. With logistics software for seasonal demand planning, you can test different volumes in advance, adjust routes and use your fleet more efficiently. That way, deliveries stay reliable even when orders spike.
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How do I plan routes for mixed food loads in one vehicle?
Mixed loads like frozen, chilled, and dry goods each have different delivery requirements. Route optimization software can help by sequencing stops based on delivery windows and vehicle capabilities, so products arrive in good condition and operations stay compliant.
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What’s the best software for cold chain delivery tracking?
The best option is a transport visibility platform. It shows where your vehicles are and sends alerts if something goes wrong. This helps you act quickly, reduce delivery delays and keep product quality high.
Learn how real-time visibility software helps food logistics teams stay ahead of cold chain risks »
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How can logistics planning for food delivery cut costs and emissions?
Optimizing food delivery routes helps reduce mileage, fuel consumption, and empty runs — which lowers operating costs and cuts CO₂ emissions. With tools like PTV OptiFlow, logistics teams can plan more efficient routes, improve fleet utilization, and meet delivery windows without compromising product quality or compliance.
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How can I track perishable goods in real time?
While tracking is important, it shouldn’t be your only priority, especially in food and beverage logistics. A good real-time transport visibility software shares accurate ETAs, keeps retailers informed, and responds quickly when something goes off track. It’s about staying connected across the supply chain to protect product quality and avoid delivery failures.
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How do I know if EV routing will work for my food fleet?
EV routing for food fleets comes down to planning. You need to factor in range, charging points and cold chain power use. Routing tools that include this data let you test routes in advance and see where electric vehicles can reliably take over.
Try out a test route here to see how EVs could fit into your delivery operations »
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How can I stay compliant with food logistics regulations?
Compliance in food logistics means planning routes that meet legal transport requirements like weight limits, driving bans, and delivery slot agreements. PTV Map&Guide helps logistics teams stay compliant by calculating legally permissible routes based on vehicle type, cargo, and road restrictions. It also supports time window planning and generates documentation that helps meet regulatory standards and audit requirements.
