Episode 15: Summer Freight Forecast: Seasonal Produce & Its Impact

With Brian Blalock and Will Baker

Prepare for the Produce Season Rush! 🍊🚛

This week on
Logistics Unplugged,
Brian sits down with Will Baker, our Senior Manager of Specialized Sales, to explore the ins and outs of seasonal produce and its major impact on freight.

With the summer harvest in full swing, this episode covers everything from the iconic Florida citrus season to the bustling berry harvest in California. Will and Brian dig into how produce seasons drive shifts in capacity, pricing, and the race to keep perishable goods moving on time.

What’s inside this episode?

• Capacity Crunch:
  Why do seasonal harvests tighten capacity across the U.S. and beyond?
• Challenges in the Field:
  What happens when things don’t go as planned at the dock or during transportation?
• A Twist of Summer Tunes:
  Will and Brian wrap up with a showdown of their top five summertime songs.

Tune in as we break down the seasonal logistics challenges shippers face, the unique demands of
moving fresh produce,
and how BlueGrace’s expertise keeps the wheels turning on time. Plus, enjoy a little musical fun to round out the episode.