
Reefer Report: Hurricanes on both coasts devastate crops
California produce volumes were not doing well before Hurricane Hilary hit the West Coast, but now that the damage assessments

California produce volumes were not doing well before Hurricane Hilary hit the West Coast, but now that the damage assessments

Food-related products rank at the top of the commodities hauled by reefer carriers. So far this year, protein foods are

Hurricane Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, flooded roads and toppled trees, prompting flood

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