FreightWaves Jul 22, 2026 Supply Chain

Weather Optics: Unpacking Tropical Storm Bertha’s Impact on Freight

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving slowly along the Gulf Coast, causing concerns about coastal flooding and heavy rainfall. Weather Optics' Joshua Feldman explains that slow-moving storms like Bertha can pose a serious threat to logistics and supply chains.

Why this matters to buyers

The storm may disrupt freight transportation and logistics operations in the affected coastal region, potentially leading to delays and increased costs for goods movement.

Recommended buyer actions

  • Monitor freight routes and carrier updates for the Gulf Coast region.
  • Consider alternative routing or temporary inventory buffers for shipments in the area.

Original source context

SummaryView Transcript Tropical Storm Bertha is crawling along the Gulf Coast, raising concerns about significant coastal flooding and heavy rainfall. While this hurricane season is predicted to be quiet due to El Niño, Weather Optics’ Joshua Feldman explains why slow-moving storms like Bertha can still pose a serious threat to logistics and supply chains, especially […] The post Weather Optics: Unpacking Tropical Storm Bertha’s Impact on Freight appeared first on FreightWaves.

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