# Will reefer spot rates reach $2.50/mile or higher in any week of January 2026?

**URL:** https://www.rigload.com/markets/reefer-spot-rates-january-2026  
**Type:** Binary (Yes/No)  
**Status:** resolved  
**Deadline:** 2026-02-07  
**Category:** rates  
**Current consensus:** 100%  
**Forecasts:** 2

## Description

Holiday reefer demand for freeze protection and fresh produce typically peaks December-January. C.H. Robinson forecasts reefer rates 1.5-3% YoY growth in Q1. Breaking $2.50 would signal tight seasonal capacity.

## Resolution criteria

Resolves YES if any publicly reported reefer national average spot rate ≥$2.50/mile in January 2026 (all-in including fuel surcharge). Otherwise NO. Source: https://www.dat.com/trendlines

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_Rig Load — freight market forecasting. Crowd consensus is public; sign in to submit a forecast. Source: https://www.rigload.com/markets/reefer-spot-rates-january-2026_