After signs of improvement in the US transportation market through the first few weeks of 2021, increases in consumer demand for housing, industrial production, health care, food and CPG products led to a significant turn in the market. Unprecedented demand at US ports has added further supply chain disruption. Spot rates reached historical highs as driver capacity decreased in January, and the.

A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, with the urgent need for vaccinations against the coronavirus, vaccines are now among the critical supplies moving through the supply chain. Much effort and dedication are required to keep the vaccine supply chain moving, and the cold storage or cold chain providers who are charged with vaccine distribution face significant pressure and challenges.