October 15th is not just another day on the calendar, it is often seen as the start of freeze protection season, which causes a big shift in the logistics market.
Freeze Protect season in logistics is a critical phase that takes place roughly from mid-October to mid-March. As the temperature dips, the need for specialized freight care increases.
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, some shippers need specialized heated trailers to keep their products at a specific temperature. Read more here.
The shipment of perishable products is much more complex than shipping products that do not have to stay at special low temperature. Here are some of the challenges of handling perishable food freight.