Reefer report: Produce season in California is underwater…again
Two weeks of rain and powerful winds in California led to mudslides, flooding, widespread power outages, and a state of
Reefer report: Truckers find love in the air this Valentine’s Day
Miami is the epicenter of dozens of 747 Jumbo jets loaded with flowers arriving from South America, including Colombia and
Reefer report: Two-thirds of U.S. imports end up east of the Mississippi
The combined Ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB) are typically the number one and three ports for
Reefer Report: Mexican produce imports are on the move in the Southwest
Avocados From Mexico wants to make a touchdown on Sunday, February 11, 2024. The Super Bowl is the biggest occasion
Reefer Report: Keeping dry freight from freezing in winter
As winter sets in, shippers will increasingly add freeze protection or protect-from-freeze (PFF) to bills of lading to keep traditional dry freight from freezing.
Reefer report: A watery start to the onion season spikes PNW volume and prices
Two West Coast hurricanes in August and October have resulted in higher onion prices in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) in
Reefer report: Truckload produce demand softens along the southern border
The McAllen freight market is located on the southernmost tip of Texas, right on the U.S.-Mexican border, and is one
Reefer report: Truckload produce demand lags in most regions except the Pacific Northwest
Fall produce season mixed with holiday season festivities typically provides a much-needed boost for reefer carriers in November. This year,
Reefer Report: Annual Diwali Festival of Lights expected to reduce truckload capacity
The tomato harvest in the Sacramento Valley has just finished, along with the late harvest of almonds, grapes, onions, figs,
Reefer Report: Rates for carriers hauling produce are paying a lot more this year
While overall produce volumes are down just under 15% this season, carriers hauling fruit and vegetables out of major growing regions into major capital cities are having a great year.