Refrigerated ocean carrier Great White is preparing to introduce two new ocean services next month. These new routes will establish connections between South America and key markets in the United States and Europe. In addition to its expanded ocean offerings, the company is also launching a new intermodal rail service. This rail link will originate in the US Midwest and extend to the Gulf Coast, primarily serving as a conduit for exports destined for Central American countries.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, these new services present expanded options for temperature-controlled cargo, particularly for perishable goods originating from South America. The direct ocean links to the US and Europe could offer more reliable transit times and potentially competitive rates for reefer shipments on these lanes. The intermodal rail connection from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast for Central American exports could streamline logistics for shippers in the US interior, reducing reliance on longer road hauls and potentially improving efficiency for time-sensitive reefer cargo.
