Growth in reefer traffic outpacing dry boxes as global demand for perishables rises

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Growth of reefer traffic is outpacing that of the overall container trade, thanks to growing worldwide demand for perishables and a modal shift from specialised reefer vessels.

Drewry director and head of research products Martin Dixon told The Loadstar he expected the trend to continue, enabling reefer container rates to continue outperforming dry rates.

“Looking at the perishables market, we can’t see anything jeopardising the growth rates we’ve been seeing – excluding these trade disputes,” said Mr Dixon.

“But even there, if you look at ...