If you’ve been in produce long enough, you know transition is a season all its own – the window when one growing region winds down and another ramps up, and suddenly everything from supply to transportation to temperature control is in motion.
The October 2025 market update says freight demand remains soft but is beginning to improve ahead of the holiday season, while tightening carrier capacity, rising rejection rates, tariff-related pressures, and seasonal factors are expected to create upward pressure on transportation rates despite generally weak overall freight volumes.
Successful produce shipping depends on maintaining a reliable cold chain through trusted refrigerated carriers, real-time temperature monitoring, regulatory compliance, clear communication, adequate insurance, and proactive planning supported by strong logistics technology to minimize spoilage and ensure on-time delivery.
In August 2025, the freight market showed signs of stabilization despite ongoing tariff uncertainty, soft demand, and global trade disruptions, while tightening capacity fueled cautious optimism for stronger conditions in the months ahead.
OTIF (On Time, In Full) isn’t just a performance metric…it’s a cornerstone in any relationship between shippers and their biggest customers.
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In produce logistics, what you don’t see is often what has the biggest impact.
In July 2025, the freight market remained challenged by weak demand and economic uncertainty, though tightening capacity and improving rate trends suggested the industry was gradually moving toward a more balanced market.
In June 2025, the freight market continued to face soft demand and economic uncertainty, while gradual capacity tightening and stabilizing rates pointed to the early stages of a potential market recovery.
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