Alfred Whitman, DP World’s global vice president and vertical lead – perishables

DP World navigates changing fresh produce logistics landscape

2025-11-07T06:24:00+00:00By

Alfred Whitman, DP World’s global vice president and vertical lead – perishables, explains how global supply chains are shaping fresh produce trade and how his company is working to enhance efficiency in an increasingly challenging logistics environment

  • DP World navigates changing fresh produce logistics landscape

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