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Iowa-Based Ruan Transportation Facing Lawsuit over Mississippi Alcohol Supply Issues
- Mississippi, a 'control state' where the government is the sole liquor wholesaler, faces a severe distribution backlog at its ABC Liquor Distribution Center in Gluckstadt, leaving retailers unable to stock shelves.
- Ruan Transport, hired in 2023, implemented a new software system incompatible with existing conveyor belts; the company removed three of four lines, forcing a shift to a slower manual 'pick and pallet' loading system.
- As of the week ending April 12, more than 172,000 cases remain pending delivery with an average 17-day wait, down from a March peak of more than 220,000 cases and 25-day delays.
- Retailers like Josh Sorrell, owner of Spillway Wine and Spirits in Brandon, report receiving only a fraction of usual orders; Calistoga Wines recently dropped its lawsuit against Ruan, suggesting a settlement.
- While the Mississippi Department of Revenue claims technical issues are resolved, a new warehouse is not slated for completion until 2027, leaving retailers to struggle with inventory through the interim.
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Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi
Retailers that sell liquor and wine in Mississippi are experiencing delays in deliveries to their businesses due to problems at a state warehouse.
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