All Logistics & Cold chain articles – Page 46
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NewsPositive signs in first South African apple and pear forecast of the year
The country’s apple and pear industry looks set to bounce back in 2024 after some disappointments last year
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NewsRed Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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NewsRed Sea crisis presents challenge for Indian grape suppliers
Disruption to shipping services creates a major headache in terms of export shipments and imports of punnets, says country’s largest exporter
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NewsIFCO launches "game-changing" reusable plastic pallet
Dora is a light, durable, hygienic and sustainable alternative to wooden pallets with RPC compatibility
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NewsCape Town port issues escalate
Ongoing problems could lead to courts being involved as the country’s fresh produce industry says “enough is enough”
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NewsPort of Antwerp-Bruges hit by "geopolitial tensions and slowing economic growth"
Total throughput fell 5.5 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year as challenges mounted up
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NewsNamibian table grape season winds down
The country’s growers are coming to the end of an excellent harvest, with its export target in reach
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NewsAir Cargo demand up 8.3 per cent in November
Global airfreight market saw its strongest growth in two years last November, according to IATA figures
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NewsRise in South African nectarine exports expected
While three South African stonefruit categories are likely to decline in volume this year, nectarines are expected to show strong growth
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NewsSouth Africa’s table grape harvest is on target
While volumes look set to beat initial forecasts, shipments are behind those seen at the same point of the previous campaign
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NewsDelays in Cape Town continue to cause problems
A combination of factors over past few weeks have caused major delays despite pre-season assurances to the fresh produce industry
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NewsMaersk to divert all ships away from Red Sea
Carrier warns of major disruption after announcing it will divert all vessels from Red Sea routes around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope
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NewsFruit trade faces disruption from suspension of Red Sea routes
Egyptian citrus, European apples and Indian grapes are amongst the products caught up in the maritime disruption
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NewsCathay Cargo strives for airfreight improvement
Air cargo service works to improve customer experience as capacity continues to increase post-pandemic.
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NewsUS certifies Victorian irradiation facility for horticulture exports
New irradiation trade pathway for mango and lychee exports approved
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NewsPhotos: Global Berry Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Berry Congress, which brought key players from across the supply chain together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 28 November 2023
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NewsPanama Canal to increase shipping slots
As of 16 January, the authority will allow 24 ships to transit the waterway
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NewsNew cold treatment facility to boost Port of Wilmington imports
A newly certified facility at Rocky Point in North Carolina has been opened by Lewis Nursery and Farms and its subsidiary American Blueberries
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NewsStrong pre-Christmas market for Southern African grapes predicted
As arrivals of Southern African grapes in Europe and the UK increase, there are expectations that the current strong market will continue into the new year
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NewsMaersk to deploy first large methanol-enabled vessel
The first of 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order will enter service on the Europe-Asia string in February