Conventional reefers could play crucial role
The southern African stonefruit and table grape seasons are gaining momentum and, in light of ongoing problems at Cape Town’s container terminal, there are now plans to significantly increase shipments via specialised reefer vessels between December and February.
Although it is still early in the season, plans are afoot to utilise conventional reefers in addition to containers in

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