All Logistics & Cold chain articles – Page 19
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NewsSouth African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
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NewsDefra discussion on plant health fee hike bears little fruit
Comment: Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland of perishable logistics giant PML Seafrigo, wonders whether Defra will heed industry concerns on plant health fee hike and give AOS green light
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NewsArgentina’s Port of San Antonio Este sees big drop in fruit shipments
Volume of pears loaded from the port down significantly this season, despite Argentine exports rising overall
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NewsMatadi Gateway Terminal eyes efficiency improvements
ICTSI outlines key projects for 2025 at the Democratic Republic of the Congo facility
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NewsHanseatic Global Terminals acquires majority stake in CNMP LH terminal
The acquisition of 60 per cent of the shares in CNMP LH has been successfully completed as HGT looks to expand terminal portfolio and strengthen its competitive position in France
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NewsDole unveils new logistics model for southern France
Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain
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NewsBig week ahead for South African citrus
Several developments in South Africa this week will be crucial for the country’s citrus industry
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NewsEurope’s veg exporters “closely monitoring” US tariff situation
The potential impact of Donald Trump’s tariff wars remains highly uncertain, but for European vegetable exporters targeting the US market, much may depend on the availability of alternative sources
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NewsMSC CEO sounds alarm over Trump plans to break China’s grip on shipping
Taxes on ships built in China would push up container rates, forcing a rethink on routes into the US, Soren Toft said
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NewsContecon Guayaquil welcomes first direct service to Asia
Cosco’s WSA5 service is first direct connection between Ecuador and Asia via Port of Chancay
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NewsDP World’s Modal Shift Programme moves 100,000 rail containers
Share of rail freight for onward journeys by containers arriving by sea at DP World Southampton has risen to more than 30 per cent
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges initiates tendering process for new site
The tender focuses on logistics projects that align with deep-sea and short-sea activities, including cold chain operations
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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