The Stockout

The Stockout: Reefer capacity tightens in Northeast

It is becoming increasingly difficult to source transportation out of the Northeast. Over the past month, reefer capacity has become easier to source across the country due to seasonal trends along with absolute capacity beginning to return to the market.

“Historically, it’s usually easier to source capacity during the first quarter than it is the fourth quarter,” Capital Logistics founder and Chief Operating Officer Michael Feig told me Monday. “I think we are seeing that trend continue...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-stockout-reefer-capacity-tightens-in-northeast

The Stockout: Midwestern Pet Foods aflatoxin contamination traced to Chickasha, OK plant

Harmful ingredients at two different companies force recalls. Midwestern Pet Foods expanded its recall of pet foods after more than 70 dogs died while 80 were sickened after eating Midwestern Pet Foods’ dog food. The sickness was caused by extreme amounts of aflatoxin, according to the FDA. 

Image: Midwestern Pet Foods

Aflatoxin is a mold byproduct that can grow on corn and other grains, and when it is concentrated at very high levels then it can be lethal to animals. The recall initially was for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-stockout-midwestern-pet-foods-aflatoxin-contamination-traced-to-chickasha-ok-plant

Winning big and rocking out — WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Q1 volumes expected to be strong, but reefer capacity is tight

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Analysts are expecting a strong first quarter for consumer and freight volumes as stimulus checks are...

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The Stockout: Reefer trailer orders soar as drop trailer solutions gain traction

Power only and drop trailer solutions provide flexibility for CPG shippers. Class 8 truck and reefer van trailer orders have multiplied over the past several months as a result of reefer and truckload tenders being at or near all-time highs along with extremely tight capacity. These two factors have combined to push reefer spot rates to all-time highs and increase transportation costs for CPG companies. 

In November, reefer trailer orders came in at 7,178 which was a 4.96% decrease on a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-stockout-reefer-trailer-orders-soar-as-drop-trailer-solutions-gain-traction

Introducing FreightWaves Communities

This morning at FreightWaves LIVE, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead announced the launch of FreightWaves Communities, a new initiative to build highly engaged audiences of supply chain professionals in specific industry verticals.

Beginning with a focus on retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and automotive supply chains, Communities will deliver newsletters, editorial content, podcasts, and videos directly to practitioners in those...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/introducing-freightwaves-communities

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