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Six months into 2026, the freight market is tracking much as anticipated. Capacity is tightening, rates are rising, and the three-year freight recession appears to be over, while cargo theft, fraud and regulatory changes continue to increase risk.
Managing logistics costs for food shippers is similar to the iceberg illusion. The visible, more obvious shipping expenses – like securing the best linehaul rate – represent just a fraction of the total transportation costs. Beneath the surface lie numerous hidden costs that make it challenging for food suppliers to manage their transportation spend.
The food supply chain faces daily challenges, ranging from product shortages to transportation bottlenecks and delivery delays. Addressing these logistical hurdles is a race against the clock.
At a time when consumer demand dictates the rhythm of industry, oftentimes employment and operational strategies within supply chain networks are in a constant state of flux. Over recent years, a noticeable trend has emerged: a decline in warehouse employment accompanied by a shift in corporate focus from expansion to efficiency.
On‑time In‑full (OTIF) is a key metric that measures whether shippers deliver orders within the required window and in the correct quantities. Strong OTIF performance keeps food shippers competitive and maintains retailer relationships. Yet many fall short, with late or incomplete deliveries leading to fines and shrinking profit margins
Businesses today often choose between a full‑service transportation management system (TMS) and standard freight brokerage. Each option has its own advantages and drawbacks, depending on factors like operational complexity, shipping volume, customer expectations, and inventory needs. Here’s a closer look at both solutions.
“The density of a shipment is a key factor in Less‑than‑Truckload (LTL) freight. Many carriers use density‑based pricing programs, and it heavily influences customer‑specific pricing. Because carriers want to maximize trailer space, higher‑density freight is more efficient to move and often earns more favorable rates for shippers
The Red Sea crisis has drawn major attention for its impact on the global supply chain. The Red Sea connects to the southern entrance of the Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. About 19,000 vessels pass between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean each year, and the canal cuts Asia‑to‑Europe transit times nearly in half. Roughly 12% of global trade—including 30% of container traffic and about $1 trillion in goods—moves through this corridor, according to Reuters.
Refrigerated shipping, or reefer shipping, is a sophisticated network of technology, infrastructure, and expertise dedicated to preserving the quality and safety of temperature-sensitive cargo. The transportation of goods in specially designed containers or cargo holds equipped with temperature-control mechanisms. These systems maintain specific temperature ranges, typically between -20°C to +30°C (-4°F to 86°F), depending on the cargo’s requirements.
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