Best practices for shipping refrigerated products via rail
Multiple new refrigerated (reefer) rail companies have entered the market in recent years, and existing service providers are investing more capital into developing and expanding their fleets and geographic reach.
Highway congestion, truck driver shortage and rising freight rates are collectively making the use of rail more appealing to shippers. For those who move refrigerated or frozen product, the appeal of trying rail is even higher. The cold chain has a limited supply of equipment, so making the switch from truck to rail opens the door to more capacity.
Multiple new refrigerated (reefer) rail companies have entered the market in recent years, and existing service providers are investing more capital into developing the mode and expanding their fleets and geographic reach. Monitoring and refrigeration technology have also evolved, making reefer rail a more common and appealing option for the movement of perishable goods.