If there were to be a theme for nursery shipping in 2026, it may very well be higher.
Nurseries, freight brokers work to ensure product safety in transit
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Getting nursery material from point A to point B safely and undamaged is a fluid process, according to freight brokers and nursery owners. It requires precision at the loading dock and careful monitoring during transit.
November 2025: The Transportation Issue
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This month’s issue helps nurseries navigate the challenges of shipping their products efficiently and economically to their buyers.
Communication with the destination will help plants arrive without disruption
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Often the receivers of nursery shipments play a critical function in keeping schedules on track.
When it comes to freight rates, the future is always in motion
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There have been a few lows and a few highs over the past year and that appears to be how the road ahead will unfold as well.
Sound planning and strong communication helps complex loading processes run more smoothly
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Careful planning, good communication and loading efficiency are critical steps to getting a truck in and out of a nursery and back on the road as quickly as possible.
It’s prudent to stay wise to freight-related scams
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Be wary of sharks and their double brokering, ID theft and other freight-related scams.
Will nurseries continue to enjoy favorable freight rates and availability?
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Nurseries have benefitted from favorable freight availability and rates, but will it continue?
Though almost inevitable, damage claims can be minimized with the right moves
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Careful organizing and loading of plants can minimize damage to nursery plants during the shipping process.
Riding the highs and lows of shipping
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What the new, albeit temporary, shipping reality looks like for nurseries is lower shipping costs, better truck availability and more scheduling certainty. All of that is incredibly helpful since the demand for plants has held strong.
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