Reefer costs are climbing. Shippers who can confidently go dry right now are pocketing real savings.
Spot market data from DAT shows reefer premiums pushing higher, especially across the Western and North Central U.S. On some lanes, dry freight is running about 20% cheaper than reefer, a gap that makes every truckload decision count.
We’re heading into the fall “shoulder season.” The big risk is not the average forecast, but the outlier late-season heat wave. CoolShip simulates beer temperatures along the exact lane, factoring weather, thermal mass, and transit time. That lets you see whether your product stays safe dry, even when the mercury jumps for a day or two.
With reefer premiums ticking up, having the flexibility to dry ship means better margin control. CoolShip gives you confidence to manage freight dynamically, saving money and carbon without risking product quality.
We’ll keep tracking routes as conditions shift into fall. Stay tuned for more Route Notes, and watch for Lab Notes to see the science behind the tool.
CoolShip puts lane-by-lane beer temperature predictions in your pocket. Put it in your toolbox today.
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