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Reefer Containers
Logistics Marten Transport Q2 Signals Reefer Market Tightening; Capacity Cuts and Rate Hikes Underway
Marten Transport reported Q2 results indicating a sharp tightening in the refrigerated truckload market. CEO Randy Marten said the freight market is breaking out from the longest recession on record, with regulatory enforcement removing capacity. The company raised rates, improved freight selection, and saw revenue per loaded mile increase 6% year-over-year in its non-dedicated TL fleet, despite an 8% reduction in tractor count.
Logistics Uttar Pradesh Mangoes Make First Commercial Sea Voyage to Dubai, Cutting Logistics Costs
A 12.5-tonne shipment of Dashehari and Langra mangoes from Uttar Pradesh reached Dubai via sea freight after a 25-day journey, with nearly 90% remaining market-ready. Developed by ICAR-CISH and APEDA, the post-harvest protocol uses METWASH technology and continuous cold chain, offering a cheaper alternative to air freight and boosting farmer incomes by Rs 15–20 per kg.
Logistics July 4th Heatwave Drives Reefer Spot Rates and Tender Rejections Near All-Time Highs
A severe heatwave across the Eastern US, with heat index values reaching 114°F, is pushing reefer spot rates and tender rejections to near all-time highs. The July 4th holiday weekend is compounding capacity constraints as shippers shift from dry van to refrigerated transport to protect goods, driving massive demand for beverages.
Logistics ICAR-CIFT Secures Indian Patent for Chemical-Free Live Fish Transport Technology Using Controlled Hypothermia
ICAR-CIFT has been granted an Indian patent for a chemical-free live fish transport technology that uses controlled hypothermia to anaesthetise aquatic animals, reducing stress and mortality during transit. The innovation offers a reliable, affordable alternative for small and medium-scale users in the live seafood supply chain.
Logistics Prime Sues IRS for $11 Million Over Reefer Diesel Tax; Small Carriers Can Claim Same Credit
Prime Inc., a large refrigerated carrier, has filed a federal lawsuit against the IRS seeking a refund of $11 million in fuel excise tax paid on diesel used for reefer units. The carrier argues that reefer diesel is an off-highway use and thus nontaxable. The same fuel tax credit is available to any business, including small carriers and owner-operators, that burn taxed fuel for nontaxable purposes.
Logistics Andhra Banganapalli Mangoes Reach Singapore by Sea, Cutting Freight Costs by 90%
A 4.3-tonne consignment of Banganapalli mangoes from Andhra Pradesh has been successfully shipped to Singapore by sea, reducing freight costs by 90% compared to air. The shipment used a scientific protocol developed by ICAR-CISH and APEDA, extending shelf life to 30 days. The success opens new export lanes to Southeast Asia and the Gulf, with potential savings of ₹13–20 per kg.
Logistics Norebo Expands Shipping Arm with Dalreefer Takeover, Bolstering Russian Reefer Capacity
Russian seafood group Norebo has acquired Far East-based reefer operator Dalreefer, adding five vessels to its logistics arm. The deal strengthens Norebo's vertical integration in cold-chain shipping for frozen fish exports from Russia's Pacific grounds, as Russian seafood producers seek greater logistics control amid sanctions.