Category: Reefer markets

Food prices are rising ahead of Independence Day, but not because of tariffs—inflation and supply-demand dynamics are the main drivers.

The U.S. cherry season starts in mid-May in California, moving to the Pacific Northwest for its peak from June to

Agricultural imports are a crucial driver of year-round freight demand, especially for reefer and port-connected truckload carriers. Amidst trade uncertainties,

Watermelon season in the U.S. generally runs from late spring through early fall, with regional variations that extend the availability

Contributing to lower truckload volumes in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, is lower California volumes at the start of

The restaurant industry faces a challenging outlook as consumers cut back on discretionary spending. This downturn is reflected in the

In the two weeks leading up to Mother’s Day on May 11, refrigerated truckload volumes begin to surge, typically marking

As with Valentine’s Day, when truckloads of flowers start moving two weeks prior, this week begins the peak shipping season

In addition to being the fifth largest port for containerized import volume on the East Coast, Port of Miami is

The wait is almost over! The highly anticipated Vidalia onion season is set to begin, with the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner

Despite the uncertainty surrounding agricultural exports due to retaliatory tariffs, U.S. farmer sentiment continued its upward trend in February, as