Reefer

Refrigerated market flatlines in the spring

Chart of the Week: Reefer Tender Reject Index, Reefer Truckload Index – USA  SONAR: ROTRI.USA, RTI.USA

The refrigerated (reefer) truckload market has settled after showing signs of destabilizing in front of the broader market last fall.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/refrigerated-market-flatlines-in-the-spring

How Echo Global Logistics is mastering temperature-controlled shipping

From chocolates melting in the heat to pharmaceuticals degrading in the cold, the delicate balance of temperature-controlled shipping is a dance Echo Global Logistics has worked hard to master.

Frank Hurst, Echo’s executive vice president of less-than-truckload, has been a big part of that work. He joined FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey on a recent episode of The Stockout to discuss some of the challenges in the refrigerated LTL segment, as well as Echo and Roadtex’s road map...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-echo-global-logistics-is-mastering-temperature-controlled-shipping

A new deal will make Lunchables more powerful than ever

One of Kraft Heinz’s most profitable brands, Lunchables, is signing a deal with grades K-12 schools across the country — potentially launching Big Cheese, Ham, and Crackers into unknown heights.

Carlos Abrams-Rivera, Kraft Heinz executive vice president, announced the deal at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) meeting on Feb. 21. Two types of Lunchables with “improved nutrition” will be served in grades K-12 schools as soon as this fall.

A Kraft-Heinz spokesperson declined to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/a-new-deal-will-make-lunchables-more-powerful-than-ever

Hwy Haul raises $10M to build produce book to keep reefer drivers busy

Digital freight platform Hwy Haul has announced the raising of $10 million in additional funding to continue growing its solution focused on bringing reliability and efficiency to shipping produce across North America.

The company’s new funding is led by Eileses Capital with participation from True Blue Partners, BluePointe Ventures and FDC Partners.

“The food and fresh produce supply chain is a vital network affecting multiple industries, and it faces immense challenges today,” said Kishore...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hwy-haul-raises-10m-to-build-produce-book-to-keep-reefer-drivers-busy

Container damage warning: China COVID disinfection is damaging reefer boxes

Pictured: seafood on ice. Seafood is the classic reefer cargo. Photo credit: Mike Bergmann via Unsplash.

Damage is being inflicted on the insides of refrigerated containers, an international container body has warned.

The Institute of International Container Lessors is a trade association that represents the marine container leasing and chassis provider industry. It issued a recent statement in which it pointed out that IICL members have noticed instances of “extensive contamination” to the...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/container-damage-warning-china-covid-disinfection-is-damaging-reefer-boxes/

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