Category: Reefer markets

At $1.68/mile excluding fuel, refrigerated outbound spot rates in Washington state are almost identical to this time in 2019 –

Peak blueberry shipping begins next month, with South American shipments arriving from Peru, Chile, and Colombia, mainly at the Port

Within the next three months, we’ll see the seasonal transition where our fruit and vegetables are grown and hauled. The

The Port of Oakland is a central hub for exports in Northern California. Its strategic location and modern infrastructure make

Demand for temperature-controlled equipment is typically at its highest during the summer months, peaking right around Independence Day. That’s when

The long Independence Day weekend traditionally marks the peak in produce shipping volumes, and after a slow start, national volumes

The cherry season in California peaks in mid to late June and winds down quickly after contributing around 22% to

In the last 30 days, watermelons, potatoes, onions, apples, tomatoes, and strawberries have dominated truckload produce volumes but with a

Hunt’s Point Produce Market (HPMM), the largest produce market in the U.S., has outgrown the facilities’ storage, using diesel-powered reefer

In the last 30 days, watermelons have dominated national truckload tonnage as the number one commodity shipped, a spot usually

Traditionally the impact on spot rates over the summer resulting from increased demand for fruit and vegetables is significant. In

Understanding the demand for produce is critical to understanding supply and demand, and a great place to start is your