A new shipping route connecting northern Spain with Canada is set to commence on December 22. The service will be launched with the MSC YANG R, voyage CE551A, departing from the Port of Vigo. This route will offer an extra transportation choice for exporters to move goods between the two regions. read more

Now, the new Egyptian strawberry season has started about two weeks earlier than last year. Alain Tulpin, a logistics service provider, mentioned, "We already had the first strawberries on 10th November, but we are facing the same issue as last year: there is a shortage of large aircraft available." read more

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against eight cargo shipping companies to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The case, filed on December 2, 2025, concerns alleged price fixing involving General Rate Increases (GRIs) charged for cargo shipped on routes linked to South. read more

The next issue of Plant Nursery will cover advancements in avocados, mangoes, minor tropical and subtropical fruit species, organic nursery production, rootstocks, horticultural innovation, and plant variety rights. The event is set to take place from April 21 to April 23, 2026 at the Rimini Expo. read more

Iperal has expanded its operational capabilities by opening a new Fresh Food Centre in Giussano, a 50,000 m² facility specifically designed for handling fresh products and the retailer's "Fatto da Noi" range. The facility features automated systems and is run on energy generated by 4,300 solar panels. read more

Salix Fruits released its annual review, highlighting the company's top-performing categories in 2025, key logistics advancements, and strategic objectives for 2026. Citrus, specifically lemons and easy peelers, along with apples and pears, were the driving forces behind the company's success in 2025. read more

Turkey resumed lemon exports to Russia in October, with the first shipment since May. The delivery, valued at US$14.5 million, was the highest in almost three years, according to RIA Novosti. The previous batch had a value of US$136,000. Ankara had previously placed restrictions on lemon exports. read more

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has stated that the total volume of avocados in the US market is expected to surpass 3 billion pounds by 2025. This milestone highlights the increasing popularity of the fruit and the robustness of the avocado industry's supply chain. read more

In the last three years, 93 percent of companies in perishable supply chains have experienced climate-related disruptions, as revealed by a survey conducted among hundreds of senior logistics professionals by DP World. Nearly half of these companies were impacted six or more times during this period. read more

Agriculture Victoria has announced updated market access requirements for interstate trade of Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) host or carrier plants and nursery stock. read more

At the first edition of Il Carrello – Frutta & Verdura, the Retail Atlas, organized by IFN and Agroter with the collaboration of Toluna and NielsenIQ, the spotlight was focused on one of the pillars, often underestimated, of the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain: the market system. read more

The following article is written by Mekonnen Solomon from the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture. As a senior staff member and horticulture export coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia, I am enthusiastic about advancing the nation's floriculture sub-sector, especially its vibrant rose industry. read more

The Chilean cherry season is currently transitioning from its initial phase of air-freight shipments to the period when volumes begin to increase. However, the market has started cautiously. The beginning of the season has been noticeably different from previous years, influenced by early-season weather challenges. read more

The orchards in Wanshan District, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, are busy as the annual pomelo harvest reaches its peak. Covering over 1,333 hectares and projected to produce around 13,000 tons, this crop has become a significant source of rural income, showcasing the vibrant, aromatic fruit. read more

The Drewry Airfreight Price Index increased by 13% from October to a worldwide average of $3.57. This rise was driven by double-digit growth in the Asia-Europe westbound (+19%) and transpacific eastbound (+18%) sectors. In the transatlantic sector, rates increased by 1% eastbound but decreased by 5% in the opposite direction. read more

Already working on your New Year's resolutions? Well, we certainly aren't yet, as it still feels like mid-October, there are still 31 days left on the December calendar, and we'd also love to reflect on 2025 with you. That's why it's time for the Special Year Overview. In this special, read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of regional spot container freight rates, increased by 6% in the fortnight ending on November 30, 2025, to $667 per 40ft container. read more

Ethiopia is making a major change in its horticulture industry by transitioning avocado exports from costly air freight to a more efficient and sustainable sea freight method. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Ethiopian Agriculture Authority and the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters. read more

"Sustainability is a mandatory choice. Companies that are not sustainable will not have a future." Giovanni Arena, CEO of the Arena Group (VéGé) which manages Decò and SuperConveniente stores in Sicily, does not mince words on stage. read more

The rapidly increasing food import bill in Africa, currently estimated at $70 billion per year and expected to reach $111 billion by 2025, highlights the critical importance of investing in agricultural biotechnology and climate-smart food systems, according to experts. This was emphasized in discussions with The New Times. read more