Winter storm damages could lead to produce shortages
Out of more than 40 vegetable crops grown in the Rio Grande Valley in the McAllen, TX, freight market, only
Reefer capacity tightens in winter storms, while imports fuel demand
U.S. imports of Mexican mangoes are starting the 2021 season with higher volumes predicted than in recent years. The National Mango
Winter and import produce drive reefer demand
Late-season and long-lasting apples are shipping from the Grand Rapids, MI, market, where outbound capacity is tight this week. Spot
Reefer activity heats up with cold weather, produce shipments
The number of spot reefer load posts on the DAT network increased 13% last week with very little change in
Winter storm leads to more temp-controlled truckload freight
On the southern border, produce volumes last week were down slightly year-over-year, recording just 1% fewer loads compared to the
Foodservice closures take bite out of reefer demand
According to the USDA, domestic truckloads of produce were down 37% y/y for the week ending 16 January but up
Produce imports offset domestic decline for reefers
There was a surge in produce imports last week, according to the USDA. Truckloads volumes are currently up 62% year
Imported produce fuel winter reefer demand
Even in the midst of winter when produce loading opportunities in most areas are on the decline, ports like Philadelphia
Winter produce increases reefer volumes from Mexico
The deeper we get into winter, the further south shippers go to meet U.S. demand for winter produce, which is
Reefer regulations loosen, possibly adding more capacity
More capacity in the refrigerated sector is one possible outcome of the recent interim final rule published by the Federal
Reefer demand dips with lower produce volumes
Reefer volumes are down year-over-year driven largely by the decrease in produce volumes, which according to last week’s USDA data