Private equity-backed fresh produce rail service set to launch in the US

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A new intermodal service focused exclusively on providing North American fresh produce shippers will launch in the US next year.

Tiger Cool Express will for the first time look to attack the long-haul transport of temperature-controlled overland market through developing intermodal solutions on North America’s extensive railroad network. The market has hitherto been the preserve of road transport operators.

Tiger Cool Express chief executive Tom Finkbiner said: “Recently there has been increased interest – but limited alternatives – in transcontinental intermodal transport ...