All Logistics & Cold chain articles – Page 16
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NewsSouth African grape harvest coming to a close
With 94 per cent of the 2025 South African table grape export crop already packed, the season is expected to conclude by the middle of March
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NewsWind delays affect early season Cape Town citrus shipments
A shift in the production of lemons to earlier growing regions has put more emphasis on Cape Town for shipments to northwest Europe
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FeaturesFruitnet Tomato Congress looks ahead to 2030
Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November 2025, with a focus on the future of the tomato business, examining the category’s continuing response to the changing climate, labour issues and evolving consumer demands
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NewsEnzispring highlights opportunities for Kenyan avocados
New possibilities are opening up for Kenyan avocados, according to Enzispring’s Alice Okello, including in eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, but Red Sea issues continue to pose a challenge
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FeaturesFruit Logistica: Ready to roll – Europe’s largest container port prepares for future growth
Anne Saris took to the Logistics Hub stage at Fruit Logistica to explain the vision behind Rotterdam Food Hub
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NewsUS port workers ratify new six-year contract
Move ends months of uncertainty at US East and Gulf Coast ports
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NewsConventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature
Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town
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FeaturesFruit Logistica: Tropical transformation – robust logistics networks for avocados, mangoes and more
The Port of Barcelona’s Carles Mayol looked at the development of logistics and transport networks supporting the surge in demand for tropical fruit
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NewsEosta introduces organic Medjool dates from Morocco
Morocco’s proximity makes it an ideal source for organic Medjool dates, according to the Dutch organics specialist, ensuring fast and flexible deliveries to respond to market demand
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NewsProexport tests new transport system to cut food waste
Initiative forms part of Europe-wide Sisters project
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CommentSouth African grapes mix old markets with new
New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry
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NewsMegamark partners with Tosca to drive sustainability and efficiency
Tosca said its reusable crates have cut the retailer’s handling and storage costs and optimise its logistics
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NewsAustralian horticulture production value reaches A$17bn
Annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows total production value up 4.3 per cent year-on-year
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News£60m earmarked for ‘Europe’s largest’ quay cranes in Southampton
DP World continues to invest significant sums in south coast port
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CommentComment: Cargo claim trends to watch out for in 2025
Insurance cover is a tricky business for fruit exporters, but there are ways to reduce your risk, says Lina Jasutiene of Recoupex
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NewsICTSI jumps into the ring as port costs are revealed
Further comment has been made on solutions to the costs of inefficiencies in South African ports
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PromotionComing soon: Eurofruit Mediterranean Edition
Special edition to be distributed at Macfrut, Freskon and Medfel features region’s leading suppliers
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NewsCitrus industry reveals true cost of South African port inefficiencies
Study says the cost of inefficient logistics to the country’s citrus industry was a ”staggering” R5.27bn in 2024 alone
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NewsNeolithics calls for data collaboration to cut waste
A staggering 46 per cent of fruit never reaches the consumer, according to David Kat of Neolithics, who spoke at Fruit Logistica about the importance of data collection and data sharing to reduce waste along the produce supply chain
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NewsFruit Logistica: How to address freight challenges in the global fresh produce supply chain
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce panel discusses strategies to address global shipping challenges