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Global Coalition launches charter for fair ocean freight practices

2026-04-22T00:01:00+01:00By

International alliance of fresh produce trade associations unveils voluntary charter to encourage more resilient supply chains

  • Global Coalition launches charter for fair ocean freight practices

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