Refrigerated freight
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News
Carriers must diversify product to survive the impact of COVID-19
If a sector or industry goes down due to COVID-19 and a carrier hasn’t diversified, that carrier might be following it.
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Insurance & Risk Management
Before hitching that reefer trailer, make sure to choose the right coverage to avoid insurance meltdowns
Reefer is a hot trucking segment, but jumping in without considering proper insurance could freeze you in your path.
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Passport Research
Reefer markets: volatility leaves and competition enters
Reefer volumes are still up 21% y/y, but they're falling fast.
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American Shipper
FreightWaves Flashback: NASA’s historic chopper haul
NASA hauls the longest heavy cargo delivery; Reefers run food to the Bahamas; Submarine cables connect the Virgin Islands.
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Rail
Commentary: Will railroad reefer traffic ever return?
Railroads once carried much of the fresh produce across the U.S. Can they do it again? Jim Blaze explores the topic in his latest commentary.
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Trucking
Freight brokers: June “not as busy as we thought it would be”
Brokers said there are lingering trouble spots from Road Check week, but markets are already softening.
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Canada
Canadian National subsidiary acquires intermodal assets
A Canadian National (NYSE: CNI) subsidiary has acquired the intermodal assets of Alberta-based H&R Transport, a company that specializes in the over-the-road, temperature-controlled service. The…
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Equipment
Utilimaster debuts customizable cargo body for last-mile delivery, 2 electric models
Utilimaster has unveiled a new customizable cargo box for last-mile delivery. The box has separate compartments that can be individually temperature controlled.
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