The export of flowers from Kenya is facing challenges due to a shortage of airfreight services.
2024-11-29 00:00
Kilimanjaro International Airport due to a shortage of freight space. This has led to delays in shipments of flowers and fresh produce, affecting the country's export industry. The situation is concerning as these products are time-sensitive and require quick transportation to maintain their quality. Stakeholders are working to find solutions to the issue and ensure that the exports reach their destinations on time.
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UK: EHG has published reports on sector delivery plans.
2024-11-29 00:00
Dwa raporty opublikowane dzisiaj przez Grupę Ogrodniczą Środowiska (EHG) i Oxford Economics ujawniły, że branża ogrodnicza ma potencjał do wsparcia wkładu w PKB wartego 51,2 miliarda funtów i stworzenia 763 000 miejsc pracy w całej gospodarce Wielkiej Brytanii do 2030 roku, co stanowi wzrost o 45%...
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18 million euros in funding for Innovation Operational Groups in Andalusia in 2025.
2024-11-29 00:00
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, has participated in the opening ceremony of 'Expo AgriTech, The Fair of Agriculture 4.0', held at the Palacio de Ferias y
read morePROSUELO will improve the quality, productivity, and resilience of agricultural soils.
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This week the initial meeting of the PROSUELO project of APROA has taken place, coordinated by the Technological Innovation Center of COEXPHAL, CIT COEX, in collaboration with the University of Almería, and the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural Research and Training.
read more"Early start to the season for Egyptian airfreighted strawberries"
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Ostatnie krajowe truskawki są teraz zastępowane przez uprawiane w szklarniach produkty z sąsiednich krajów oraz towary sprowadzane z Egiptu. W 46. tygodniu udało nam się jeszcze zaoferować ostatnie niemieckie truskawki, podobnie jak w poprzednich latach. Zauważyliśmy, że truskawki stały się stosunkowo drogie już wcześnie.
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Glaube Logistics, specialists in heavy logistics.
2024-11-29 00:00
Glaube Logistics, in collaboration with Punto Italy, successfully completed an oversized cargo shipment of 20 tons (14 meters in length, 3.45 meters in width, and 1.82 meters in height), with transportation from Genoa to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
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Greenfood: This is the first time the company is introducing its range of fruits and vegetables in Norway.
2024-11-29 00:00
Amazon is currently facing bottlenecks in its logistics operations in Europe. The ecommerce giant is unable to handle all shipments and is notifying sellers that not all shipments can be accepted. This could result in merchants encountering challenges in delivering their inventory to the marketplace.
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Changes in the budget are causing worries about the financial sustainability of potato farming in the UK.
2024-11-29 00:00
NFU Potato Policy Group chair and Horticulture & Potatoes Board vice chair, Tim Rooke, have pointed out the concerns and anxiety within the potato farming community following the Autumn Budget announcements. The main worries are related to changes in Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural
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CMA CGM will connect ports in Central America with Asia.
2024-11-28 13:00
Shipping company CMA CGM is set to introduce a new weekly service starting in January that will connect various ports on the west coast of Central America, enabling them to take advantage of further connections to Asia.
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This machine offers precise weighing, a hygienic design, and versatile applications, making it the ideal solution for large fruit producers who value efficiency and flexibility. Which companies can benefit the most from this technology?
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Increased shipping opportunities for South Africa.
2024-11-28 12:00
With the South African table grape and stonefruit seasons picking up, the port of Cape Town is launching the most comprehensive conventional reefer shipping program in many years.
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AP Moller-Maersk and Lufthansa Cargo have entered into an agreement to drive the decarbonization of airfreight by utilizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
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Citrus fruits are in high demand.
2024-11-28 09:00
However, the citrus market was affected by the storms in Spain. The harvest and transportation of the fruits were temporarily disrupted. By the end of the month, the situation had normalized and a large part of the fruits can be marketed as planned. In addition to the fruits for pre-Christmas season, ...
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Gemini Cooperation is set to launch the Cape of Good Hope shipping network in February 2025.
2024-11-28 00:00
Gemini Cooperation, established by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, is planning to start accepting bookings in early December. The container shipping alliance, which will be launched in February 2025, has opted to begin its operations through the Cape of Good Hope service network. This announcement was made public during the presentation.
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The avocado industry has come together in Colombia.
2024-11-28 00:00
A busy two-day avocado trade fair called 'Territorio Aguacate' is happening in Medellin, Colombia, on 27 and 28 November. The event is dedicated to the entire avocado supply chain and includes 140 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Italy. Andrea Francesconi, the export manager of Graziani, is attending the fair.
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South Africa is improving agricultural traceability to ensure food safety and enhance stability in exports.
2024-11-28 00:00
South Africa is moving towards the implementation of a comprehensive traceability system in its agricultural sector in order to enhance food safety and quality control. As a major exporter of a variety of agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and livestock, the country is striving to improve traceability mechanisms.
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Blue Yonder, a supplier of supply chain solutions, has been targeted in a ransomware attack, resulting in disruptions in its managed services hosted environment since November 21. The attack has particularly impacted its supermarket chain clients Morrisons and Sainsbury's, resulting in shortages of fruit.
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Challenges for the future are the main focus at Interpom 2024
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From Sunday, November 24, to Tuesday, November 26, Kortrijk Xpo hosted Interpom 2024, bringing together 330 exhibitors from 15 countries for three days of intense networking and discussions. The potato industry fair, known for its emphasis on innovation and sustainability, surpassed expectations with.
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Freshland has opted for electric city logistics trolleys in preparation for zero-emission zones.
2024-11-28 00:00
Amsterdam-based fresh produce wholesaler Freshland supplies fresh produce to catering establishments daily. When their existing vehicle no longer complied with stricter regulations, delivering efficiently within the city became increasingly challenging. The company found a solution in the Qarry.
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Republika Dominikańska is becoming an increasingly important logistical hub for tropical fruit production destined for Europe. In the last few days, a delegation from the organisers of the Macfrut exhibition (Rimini, 6-8 May 2025) visited the country to meet with fruit and vegetable operators.
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