All Logistics & Cold chain articles
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NewsGenesis Fresh eyes global expansion despite labour shortages
Polish exporter Genesis Fresh is preparing for a larger apple crop this season while navigating climate uncertainties and labour shortages
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FeaturesAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Asia’s 30-year growth
Rising import volumes, China’s dominance and Asia’s shifting retail landscape among the key themes of Asiafruit Congress’ opening panel discussion
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FeaturesHamburg’s century-old Grossmarkt remains vital produce hub
Hamburg’s Grossmarkt has supplied fresh produce across northern Europe for over a century, with 330 companies handling 1.5mn tonnes each year at the historic wholesale market
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NewsSouth Africa eyes promising stonefruit season despite challenges
South African stonefruit growers are looking ahead to a positive season following last year’s significant volume increases, though US tariffs present new challenges
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NewsDP World opens driver welfare facility at Southampton
New facility is modelled on similar site at London Gateway
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NewsFyffes guarantees banana supply despite industry challenges
The fresh produce company is working with long-term suppliers to ensure uninterrupted deliveries of premium quality bananas despite severe industry pressures
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NewsCMA CGM to enhance SECI service connecting Spain and Canary Islands
Number of vessels increases from two three, starting 20 September
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NewsOrsero Group reports strong growth in half-year results
Italian fresh produce distributor records significant revenue and profit growth, with particularly strong performance in kiwifruit, grapes, fresh-cut and exotic fruit categories
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NewsSeafrigo expands presence in Australia with new state-of-the-art facility
New 10,000m² warehouse at Melbourne Airport features vastly increases operational capacity in the region
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NewsAsia ambitions: Brands, growth and ultra-quick retail
UK produce companies joined Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong where discussions centred on brands, logistics and new market opportunities. Nina Pullman and Fred Searle report from the show
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NewsDutch greenhouse workers trial exoskeletons to reduce strain
A pilot project in the Netherlands is evaluating how mechanical support devices could make repetitive horticultural tasks less physically demanding
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FeaturesUK growers spot stonefruit potential
Weather conditions in the south of England were ideal for cherry and plum production this year, as growers like WB Chambers step up efforts to extend the seasons
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NewsDP World launches Morocco-UK-Europe service to cut fruit export times
A new shipping service connecting Morocco with the UK and North Europe will reduce fruit and vegetable export times by up to two days, offering better quality produce at lower costs with a significantly reduced carbon footprint
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NewsDutch expansion for CNS customs management services
Move boosts customs clearance options for Dutch businesses
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NewsVidre+ technology extends shelf-life of cherries, study finds
A new study from the University of Life Sciences in Poland has demonstrated that Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology can significantly extend the shelf-life of cherries, with treated fruit maintaining quality for up to nine days longer than untreated samples
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NewsDP World launches low-carbon truck programme at UK ports
Programme will provide HVO fuel at diesel-equivalent prices until 2027 for qualifying operators, creating a transitional pathway toward eventual electrification of heavy goods vehicles
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NewsIFPSS 2025: Securing a safer future for fresh produce
The second edition of the International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium explored how industry can deliver safe product in an evolving food safety landscape.
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NewsStepacPPC champions sustainable pallet shrouds for fresh produce
Fresh produce packaging specialist StepacPPC has introduced Xtend Pallet Shrouds, an innovative full-pallet packaging solution designed to extend shelf-life of berries and other delicate produce while reducing plastic usage during transport
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FeaturesMaersk boosts investments in cold chain and tech
Recent updates include a Durian Express service, improved remote container management, in-transit ripening and a new trade and tariff support tool
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NewsDP World and Itochu sign MOU for African logistics expansion
Global ports operator DP World has formed a strategic partnership with Japanese trading company Itochu Corporation to develop logistics and supply chain infrastructure throughout sub-Saharan Africa, enhancing connectivity for Japanese businesses entering African markets.