News / Wary US perishables shippers eye domestic markets to minimise risk

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International perishables flows are recovering. The recent drop in airfreight rates (looking set to reverse) as a result of increased flights has opened doors for perishables shippers locked out of international markets while capacity was scarce and rates too high to absorb.

However, unstable markets and other risks are prompting many to be cautious and limit their exposure to global trade.

Exports of US produce have picked up, reported Chris Connell, senior vice-president, North America, of Commodity Forwarders, a Kuehne + Nagel ...