Shortage of reefer boxes plays havoc with India's export schedules
Indian cool chain shippers could miss some export order commitments to western buyers for the ...
By Sam Whelan
Equipment shortages have helped prop up freight rates for reefers, even as dry container prices continue to decline.
According to Rafael Llerena, CEO of 3PL EasyFresh, reefer freight rates have remained high despite an apparent tail-off in demand on other trades.
He told The Loadstar: “Reefer rates have held up not only because of the higher trade leg demand, compared with dry cargo, but also as a result of a shortage of equipment. Reefer containers have to compete with high-priced laden dry ...
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