Ft. Pierce, Florida, U.S.A.-based Burnsed Trucking, which specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) seafood logistics, has issued a strategic response to the U.S. tariffs.
According to CEO Fred Baedorf, a major shift in global seafood sourcing and distribution has been taking place in the U.S. since before the Trump administration’s tariff program was announced.
The company claims demand for fresh products like salmon, crab, Chilean sea-bass, and bluefin tuna has surged in recent years. In a release about the news, the company said that this new demand “reflect[ed] both shifting consumer health appetites and the realignment of global supply routes toward more favorable trade partners.”
“What we’re seeing isn’t just a tariff — it’s a long-term reset of how seafood moves across borders. Our vision is clear: we’re building a national cold-chain infrastructure that gives seafood suppliers the confidence to grow their U.S. footprint, even in uncertain times,” said Baedorf.
In response, Burnsed is offering what it calls “hands-on impact consultations, customized logistics programs, and scalable solutions” to help clients plan for both the short and long term.
General Manager Paul Pointer said that Burnsed has “realigned teams, added late-model box trucks, reefers, and are planning to expand,” in order to meet customers’ operational needs.
He added that Burnsed was “also leveraging our night dispatch and flexible LTL structure to serve distributors that need to move product fast, any distance. The backhaul landscape is changing too — so we’re dialing in new freight opportunities to fill capacity smartly.”
Chief Revenue Officer Greg Banks said that the company saw the changing U.S. tariff landscape as a valuable challenge.
“These changes will undoubtedly create shifts, but at Burnsed Trucking, we see them as an opportunity to adapt and find innovative solutions that benefit our customers, while remaining steadfast in our commitment to safety, on-time delivery, and reliability,” he said.
“What truly sets us apart is our ability to pivot quickly, drawing on our extensive experience and strong relationships within the supply chain. We believe that well-planned change is a catalyst for growth, and we are prepared to navigate these new tariffs effectively,” said Banks.
