Ocean Freight Reefer Market Update
Q3 2025
What’s shaping the Ocean Freight Reefer Market in 2025? Explore how various dynamics are impacting the global Ocean Reefer Business.
Global Ocean Reefer Market Update
Demand
- US–China tariffs have little effect on reefer flows. Most cold-chain cargoes face low duties and are less impacted by trade policy swings
Capacity
- Reefer capacity remains tight, with strong export demand causing regional equipment shortages.
Rates/News
- No major rate relief is expected in Q3 unless routing normalizes, or demand softens significantly.
- U.S. ports like Houston are enforcing new dwell fees for refrigerated containers.
- In Europe, ports are expanding plug capacity to ease backlogs from earlier congestion.
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Regional Ocean Freight Reefer News
Europe
- Specific trade lanes are facing equipment and capacity challenges, affecting planning and lead times.
Asia Pacific
- Asia Fruit Logistica, one of the region’s leading fresh produce trade shows, is taking place in Hong Kong from 3–5 September 2025.
Middle East and Africa
- Reefer container availability is constrained in Africa and the Middle East due to longer round trips and high seasonal demand.
Americas
- Congestion is still present in LATAM Hubs affecting Intra Americas trades.
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