“…In addition, research has shown that the transportation phase of food supply chains is the most difficult [ 16 ]. Regardless of how carefully items are packaged and maintained to avoid contamination, there is always an expense associated with the long-distance transportation and storage of food [ 17 ]. The price is typically paid by causing problems for the two most important indicators of sustainability, which are the economic (high prices for petroleum) and environmental systems (massive carbon footprint).…”