Summer Freight Forecast: Seasonal Produce & Its Impact

In this episode of Logistics Unplugged, host Brian Blalock (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?fetchDeterministicClustersOnly=true&heroEntityKey=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profile%3AACoAACaQgpEBWpwH7YWLnjmfyPo2COv5rRMp89I&keywords=brian%20blalock&origin=RICH_QUERY_TYPEAHEAD_HISTORY&position=0&searchId=b078e971-b814-4ea3-942e-ad6bfee55b6f&sid=4aj&spellCorrectionEnabled=true) sits down with Will Baker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-baker-8428a3b7/) , Senior Manager of 3PL Brokerage at BlueGrace Logistics, to dig into the impact of produce season on freight.

They break down how seasonal harvests from Florida citrus to California berries drive major shifts in capacity, pricing, and carrier availability. Whether it’s managing time-sensitive flower imports or navigating multi-pick produce loads, Will shares how the right strategy and the right team keep things moving on time.

To close things out, Brian challenges Will to a top five summertime song showdown. From reggae to classic rock to beach bar anthems, it’s a playlist that brings the heat.