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

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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 fresh potatoes in many markets, because US exports of the vegetable have been hobbled by the shortage of ocean containers.

Importers of fruit and other vegetables are also feeling the pain, one based in Miami reported ...