According to FreightWaves, reefer tender rejections are currently high, while rejections for van and flatbed freight are decreasing. This trend indicates a divergence in the flexibility of different freight types.
A significant factor influencing this situation is the substantial savings offered by intermodal transport. FreightWaves reports that intermodal savings are approximately 33%.
These savings are reportedly encouraging more freight to shift from road transport to intermodal options. However, refrigerated freight appears to be less adaptable to this shift.
The publication's SONAR Daily Update provides an analysis of these trends, including reefer rejection patterns and the seasonal nature of flatbed transport.
It also examines the robust volume of rail containers, suggesting a strong performance in this mode of transportation.
