06/18/2026
What product creates one of the biggest summer freight spikes?
Watermelons.
It sounds simple, but watermelon season is one of the most operationally intense periods in produce logistics. Short harvest windows, high load volumes, and long-haul distribution routes mean timing has very little flexibility. If a shipment misses its window, there is no making it up later in the week.
This is where summer freight pressure shows up most clearly: limited capacity in key regions, faster turn times at pickup, and tighter coordination between growers, carriers, and receivers.
At SFL Companies, this is the kind of freight we see every year during peak produce season. The focus is less about urgency in the moment and more about staying ahead of the flow before it builds.
Understanding seasonal freight patterns helps you plan ahead, not react late.