Imagine a future where nursery growers can easily manage their plants using advanced automation technologies, such as potting or weed-spraying robots, instead of manually digging each hole or spraying each pot. This vision is being supported by a $9.8 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Agriculture. read more

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has announced a breakdown in negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), suggesting a possible escalation of labor actions at ports throughout the United States. This development follows a temporary suspension of strikes during. read more

Cimcorp's current CEO, Tero Peltomäki, is retiring after a long and distinguished career, although he will continue to serve on the board of directors. Tero is passing the baton to Veli-Matti Hakala, who will strive to maintain Cimcorp's positive culture and hands-on innovation as the company's new CEO. read more

Fieldwork Robotics, the developer of the world's first raspberry harvesting robot, has signed a collaboration agreement with the US tech firm Burro. read more

The first delivery from Chile arrived in Shanghai on November 11, and the cherries were immediately marketed through various channels. Their excellent quality has already raised high expectations for the weeks to come. read more

The Vegetable Growing Department of Northern Germany has put together an exciting, innovative, and up-to-date program for this purpose, according to their own statements. The latest developments and trends in vegetable cultivation will be discussed. These include, among others, automation technologies and digital innovations. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) will be presented for the 19th time in 2025 by Messe Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International. read more

The Italian Consortium of Nurseries (CIV) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special event before this year's Interpoma, which will be held on 21-23 November in Bolzano. read more

Since 2019, the most reliable carrier among the top 13 global carriers each month has seldom been the most reliable carrier on more than 30% of the trade lanes where they operate. To provide context, we assess schedule reliability on 34 trade lanes in our GLP report. read more

Carts, crates, machines, trays, and pots. These are commonly used items in horticulture that require cleaning. Steam is utilized for this purpose. However, in addition to the traditional method of steam cleaning, there is a technique where steaming is done in an insulated shipping container. "Our Agro-Pure" read more

Haith Group, a manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment, began its partnership with MH Poskitt in 1959 when Geoff Haith started offering repair services to Mark Poskitt. Back then, Poskitts were producing approximately 1,000 tons of carrots each year. Today, their production has increased significantly to 70,000 tons annually. read more

Wagons, crates, machines, trays, and pots. These are commonly used items in horticulture that require cleaning. Steam is used for this purpose. Instead of the traditional method of steam cleaning, there is a technique where steaming is done inside an insulated shipping container. "Our Agro-Pure" read more

Kenya's horticulture and fresh produce industry is facing challenges due to disruptions in freight services affecting exports. The problem began in early October and has worsened as airlines prioritize more profitable routes. Qatar Airways has stopped operating two freighters from Nairobi. read more

Projections indicate that the export volumes of nectarines, plums, and apricots are all anticipated to increase compared to last year. This growth is attributed to investments in expanding the planted area and introducing new varieties. Additionally, there is cautious optimism that strategic changes at the Port of Cape Town will lead to a more dependable service. read more

The company, founded 13 years ago, has gained recognition for using banana bioactives sourced from upcycled bananas in the French Caribbean. Following eco-extraction principles, it seeks to extract the benefits of bananas in an environmentally conscious manner, minimizing ecological impact. Kadalys. read more

The quality department of VIP Val Venosta has a new and valuable collaborator: artificial intelligence with the main function of helping to determine the perfect timing for the. read more

LATAM Cargo Group was awarded at the recent Air Cargo News Awards for its environmental efforts. The company was recognized for its "1+1: Compensate to Conserve" carbon offset program, which encourages cargo customers to offset their shipment emissions collectively, earning the company a read more

The National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa) of Peru and COSCO Shipping Ports Chancay Peru S.A. (COSCO) have signed an inter-institutional cooperation agreement. This agreement aims to streamline the implementation of sanitary and phytosanitary controls at the Multipurpose Port Terminal. read more

For the United States, the offshore mango season began with imports from Brazil. The start was a bit challenging due to issues with port strikes, delivery inconsistencies, and limited vessel space to the West Coast. Meanwhile, Ecuador has also started its mango exports, playing a significant role in the market. read more

Until now, port fees have always been calculated based on the size of a ship and the type and amount of cargo handled. Now, a sustainability component is being added, which is based on the size of the ship. With this new calculation method, sustainability and the read more