All Transport & Logistics articles
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ArticleFrutas de Chile assesses impact of US port strike
Some 580 containers of fruit – mainly – are believed to be heading for the US East Coast
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ArticleUS port strike will not affect South Africa’s conventional citrus shipments
Strike will impact late citrus containers, but the last conventional vessel of the season is expected to discharge without incident
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ArticleTesco cuts emissions with launch of 10th rail service
The retailer continues to reduce environmental impact of deliveries to stores by swapping road for rail
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NewsUSDA expects “no significant changes” to food availability as strike begins
Shortages not expected for “most items” in the US despite the shutdown of East Coast and Gulf Coast import-export hubs
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ArticleInterko reports soaring demand for Optimo ripening solution
Smart entry-level ripening room offers part-loading flexibility and energy efficiency at an attractive price
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NewsMSC offers decarbonisation update
Group confirms there will be higher operating costs to ensure compliance with the requirement to use cleaner fuels, meaning an additional emissions surcharge for customers
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NewsIndian exporters buoyed by improved container rates
Boost to export industries including fresh produce comes as major shipping line announces major new investment
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ArticleDP World doubles rail links between London Gateway and Southampton
Company’s second weekly service will double rail capacity between two of the largest container ports in the UK
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NewsPort strike to hit US East Coast for first time since 1977
First shutdown of East Coast and Gulf Coast import-export hubs for almost 50 years expected to hamper fruit trade flows
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ArticleNew app takes legwork out of road freight ordering and tracking
Orus Logistics is the brainchild of exporter Juan José Barrionuevo
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NewsDia fast-tracks waste reduction plan with new logistics model
The retailer says eight distribution hubs in Spain now guarantee the recycling or reuse of 95 per cent of any waste
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ArticleAldi to cut CO2 with veg-oil-powered trucks
Aldi is converting more than 30 per cent of its HGVs to hydrotreated vegetable oil fuels
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ArticleTrade comes together at Summit in Chile
Joint Fruit Logistica and Asia Fruit Logistica business meet-up in Santiago on 22 October provides engaging content and networking opportunities
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ArticleChina’s Tianjin port offers new gateway for Peruvian blues
New route heralds fresher arrivals for consumers in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region
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ArticleBlue Whale says Candine ready to pack
The first Candine apples of the season are ready for packing, according to Blue Whale’s Mehdi Benaissia, who says the variety is perfect for the Asian market
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ArticleChilean exporters prepare for US port strike
With the first blueberry shipments due in a few weeks, exporters hope for swift resolution to conflict
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NewsZespri ‘closely monitoring’ US port situation
Company expects minimal impact as NZ kiwifruit exports come to a close, but will assess need for alternatives
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ArticleRCEP deepens trade relations between China and Asean countries
Trade of agricultural products including fresh fruits has steadily increased since the agreement in 2022
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NewsUS could ‘run out of bananas’ as port strike looms
Major disruption to imports expected if port workers’ union follows up on threat to take industrial action from 1 October
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NewsCocaine discovered in banana boxes at German discount chain
Latest discovery follows similar recent incidents at Grand Frais in eastern France and Lidl in Berlin and Brandenberg