All Logistics & Cold chain articles – Page 4
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges port sees mixed H1 results amid congestion challenges
Container traffic increased by 3.7 per cent to 6.91m TEUs despite overall throughput declining by 4.3 per cent, with US trade emerging as a significant bright spot amid persistent terminal congestion issues
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NewsInternational Fresh Produce Safety Symposium tickets selling fast
Final chance to attend fresh produce safety event with special discount for Produce Plus subscribers
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NewsOnly three weeks left to register as an exhibitor for Fruit Logistica 2026
Returning to Berlin on 4-6 February 2026, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business offers new formats, high-level networking, and unmissable global reach
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NewsHortifrut launches Peru blueberry season with China shipment
Chilean berry giant’s first container of the 2025/26 season is expected to arrive in Shanghai on 30 July, with transit time reduced from 32 to 25 days
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NewsTesco invests millions in new London Gateway distribution centre
UK retailer partners with Witron to develop modern, energy-efficient facility at London Gateway, with operations expected to begin in 2029
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NewsMaersk opens strategic cold chain facility in Peru’s Olmos region
Logistics giant Maersk has strengthened its presence in Peru’s agricultural sector with a new 17,500 sq m packing and cold chain logistics centre in Olmos, designed to handle avocados, blueberries, and mangoes for global markets.
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NewsBeta begins blueberry exports to China from Chancay
Peruvian company has shipped its first containers of Sekoya blueberries to China and expects 25 per cent export growth this season
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FeaturesEgypt’s Pico plots premium push in multiple fruits
The Egyptian grower-exporter is optimistic concerning new premium grape varieties’ ability to extend the season, while blueberries and exotics continue to expand Pico’s portfolio
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica China Meet Up welcomes growing international participation
Visitors from across the world sign up for China-focused extension of Asia Fruit Logistica, with places on the Study Tour and Premium Buyer Programme filling up fast
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes
This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years
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NewsDiMuto introduces Indonesian raspberries to Singapore
New market unlocks short-haul benefits including reduced lead times and lowered carbon footprint
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NewsUK used pallet market faces price uplift
The National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) has issued a warning that rising raw material costs are placing significant pressure on the UK’s used pallet market, with timber prices continuing to climb
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CommentOzone: a cleaner, smarter future for fresh produce
In June, MAF Industries hosted Open Days in Wenatchee and California, to give producers rethinking their treatment of water the chance to see ozone in action, says MAF’s Camilla Khrulova
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NewsCold chain industry urges EU to invest in temperature-controlled logistics
The Global Cold Chain Alliance has called for greater recognition of temperature-controlled logistics in strengthening Europe’s food supply resilience during high-level talks with MEPs in Brussels
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FeaturesDP World connects the business
Kai Olschner, DP World’s global vice-president of supply chain engineering, talks major investments and a unique service for Moroccan exporters
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CommentComment: Tropical fruit market outlook remains positive despite global challenges
Despite widespread geopolitical turmoil and economic challenges, the outlook for tropical fresh fruit remains extremely positive according to RaboResearch’s Cindy van Rijswick at the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress.
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NewsKwik Lok joins IFPA’s Supply Chain of the Future initiative
Bag closing solution specialist Kwik Lok has become an executive sponsor of IFPA’s Harmonized Standards & Smart Data Escrow Steering Committee, signalling a commitment to modernising packaging’s role in supply chain transparency
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AnalysisThe future is bright for tropicals
Fruitnet Tropicals Congress hears how quality, consistency and better marketing are key to boosting sales
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NewsInterpera conference tackles key challenges facing pear industry
Experts met in Hasselt, Belgium to address critical challenges facing the sector, including declining consumption and production difficulties
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NewsHort Connections 2025 round-up: photo report
See some of the key exhibitors from this year’s event in Brisbane and the award winners