With a rich history of collaboration, Oppy Transport (the logistics arm of Oppy) and Ocean Spray partnered together ten years ago with the vision of delivering fresh cranberries to millions of consumers. Oppy’s well established and widespread distribution network was the perfect match for Ocean Spray’s fresh cranberries. To date, our reach has expanded to over 400 different delivery locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Including retail and foodservice distribution centers, wholesalers and more.

When launching our partnership in 2015, Oppy Transport contracted over 200 trucking companies to move over 1.1 million cases on 16,000 pallets. Since then, we have achieved notable growth, including shipping over 1.4 million cases on 19,000 pallets in 2023 alone.

Leaning into our logistics experience and expertise has enabled significant efficiencies over the past decade. Oppy Transport has worked diligently to reduce carbon emissions through efficient routing thanks to our propriety in-house software technology Optimo. By creating dedicated lanes with trusted carriers and capitalizing on our experience with transporting perishables, we achieved a more efficient and cost-effective supply chain. This has led to lower pricing for consumers and provided higher returns to the growers.

Looking to our future together and as proud partners with SmartWay, we’re able show our commitment to a more sustainable supply chain and the desire to reduce the impact transportation has on climate change.

Together, Oppy and Ocean Spray will continue to deliver fresh and beloved holiday traditions.

Please visit Ocean Spray’s fresh product offerings page to learn more!

Proudly hitting the greens for a good cause, Oppy Transport recently attended Ducklings Early Learning Center of Westtown hosted its third annual “Fore the NICU” charity golf tournament at Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford, PA.

All proceeds from the outing will go towards supporting the Chester County Hospital NICU, where the nurses will allocate the funds to cater to the direct needs of the families and enhance their care experience. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit treats babies who are born prematurely, experience respiratory problems at birth, or may require additional observation and/or treatment due to other complications.

Oppy Transport was grateful to participate in the outing and support the cause. We look forward to doing it again next year!

We are thrilled to announce that Oppy Transport is a certified SmartWay partner, a testament to our commitment to sustainability. The SmartWay program helps companies advance supply chain initiatives by measuring, benchmarking and improving freight transportation efficiency in an industry known for its environmental challenges. While this achievement marks a significant step, it is just the beginning of Oppy’s journey towards a more sustainable supply chain.

“SmartWay is more than just a recognition,” shared Executive Director of Operations and Logistics Stewart Lapage. “It is a pledge to prioritize environmentally conscious carriers and optimize transportation. As we continue to collect data and insights into our transportation operations, we are poised to set more substantial goals and contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.”

The team gives a special shoutout to Sales and Marketing Associate Julie Barber for meticulously evaluating thousands of carriers and documenting truck utilization to achieve this recognition.

Stay tuned for updates on Oppy’s ongoing initiatives to make a positive impact in the world of transportation.

After a three-year hiatus, produce pals from around North America were once again in one city to celebrate the industry in a monumental CPMA. With a theme of reconnection, a sold-out show floor held over 270 exhibiting companies and a record number of attendees for a week of networking, learning and building business in Montreal.

A star that has risen received the association’s 2022 Young Professional Award: our very own Executive Director of Operations and Logistics Stewart Lapage. This award is bestowed annually to a young person who displays passion and dedication to the produce industry. A well-deserved honor with Stewart being a driving force in supply chain management at Oppy, and in the industry, representing on a number of committees. Congrats Stewart!

The Oppenheimer Group, known to many as Oppy, is a leading North American fresh produce distribution and marketing company. The organization sources over 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables from more than 25 countries and delivers them to retailers, club stores and foodservice operators across the United States and Canada as well as export markets.

The Oppenheimer Group transports thousands of valuable and volatile shipments annually. Before using the GO Real-Time product line, a single order could require the transport team to make five to ten calls to the carrier, which was very time-consuming.

“We have tried various temperature monitoring solutions, but many devices would go missing during transit or upon arrival at the destination leaving them without any information about temperature throughout the trip,” said Stewart Lapage, Director of Transportation at The Oppenheimer Group…

Read the full story on Fruitnet here.

Oppy’s Director of Transportation Stewart Lapage shares insights on The Grower Calling podcast.

Stewart Lapage on The Grower Calling

Oppy Transport, the transportation and logistics arm of The Oppenheimer Group, has named Chase Wrightson to the new position of senior business development manager. Based in the company’s Newark, Del. office, Wrightson oversees the new business strategy for Oppy’s third party logistics company.