News / Reefer shortage drives perishables shippers to air, but 'price shock' kicks in

18/05/2021

US perishables shippers are facing some tough choices – with ocean capacity severely constrained, increasing numbers are considering shipping by air, but soaring air freight rates are a major obstacle.

Meanwhile, US agriculture exports are struggling.

According to one report, there are shortages of frozen, dehydrated and ...

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