All Logistics & Cold chain articles – Page 37
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CommentIs the removal of tariffs on dollar bananas a betrayal of West African producers?
Reefer Trends editor Richard Bright explores whether abandoning the import tariff on Latin American bananas would amount to a betrayal of producers in West Africa, as the Afruibana trade body contests
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NewsFruitbox strengthens its operations in Kenya
Importer and distribution company set up by Tru-Cape and Vitanova has opened a new cold storage facility in the country
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NewsBranston helps drive HGV recruitment
Potato supplier Branston is leading an HGV recruitment drive with Inspire Education Group, Lincoln College and the Road Haulage Association
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NewsFPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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NewsIfco unveils 2023 ESG report
Thriving Through Circularity report highlights the progress the group has made throughout the past year
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NewsMaersk begins construction of Rotterdam facility
Specialised warehouse for temperature-sensitive products is located next to the Maasvlakte II terminal and will be operational at the end of 2024
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NewsDP World outlines UK sustainability work
Port operator details a raft of initiatives on its journey to net zero
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NewsIndustry pressures government on Cape Town port changes
Pressure is mounting from leading fruit producers and marketing groups over the privatisation of the terminal
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NewsKazakhstan sees opportunity for growth with UAE
At the World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, Kazakhstan’s minister for trade stressed the investment opportunities in the country and the importance of Central Asia as an agricultural hub
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NewsFresh Produce India returns to Mumbai
India’s premier fresh produce event is back in person in 2024, taking place on 21 March at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel
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NewsDel Monte reveals banana RPC collaboration
Global produce company will debut the reusable plastic containers in the US, as it strives to decrease the environmental impact of banana packaging
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NewsConventional reefers could play crucial role
With the southern African stonefruit and table grape seasons underway, exporters and industries are looking at logistical solutions to on-time shipments from Cape Town
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NewsRSA government commits to improving situation at Port of Cape Town
Minister visits port to focus on challenges presently experienced there and promises commitment to improve the situation
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NewsMexico invests in alternative to Panama Canal
Revival of a railway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean seeks to divert traffic away from the Panama Canal
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NewsFruit exporters remain concerned about Cape Town port problems
Hortgro, SATI, and FPEF issue joint statement with Transnet in move to reassure trade that recent logistical challenges can be overcome in time for the new deciduous fruit campaigns
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NewsWolds Produce joins AKP Group
UK potato businesses join forces in bid to boost economies of scale and build a stronger, more resilient supply chain
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NewsMaersk Q3 results “in line with expectations”
Logistics group says it is facing up to a “new normal”, with a difficult market environment of subdued demand and inflationary pressure
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NewsGlobal Star Group awarded AEO certification
The Saudi Arabian company has gained GCC Authorised Economic Operator status, which it says marks the group’s dedication to the highest international standards
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NewsMission to expand UK forward distribution centre
Growth of Dartford facility will double ripening capacity and establish mango operations, with work to be completed next year
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NewsNFU wants swift action on HS2 land
Union says former landowners should be front of the queue for return of land