Heavy lifting is required for the new management of Transnet to turn around the main fruit export port in Cape Town, currently ranked as one of the worst performing compared to other ports in the region. Mike Walwyn, director of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAFFE) said,
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HarvestEye is a technology that has been developed over a number of years that enables those within Potato and Onion supply chains to access data insight into size and variation at a field, variety and even at a grower level. The idea was born out of the challenge facing most within the sector
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The EU's new Import Control System (ICS2) for safety and security is entering the next phase and will be applied to maritime cargo imports as of June. All shipments from third countries will be affected. Starting on June 3, carriers are required to implement the more stringent standards of ICS2,
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Greenhouse production, which contributes to the diversification, quality and sustainability of production, is now more than ever playing a key role in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. Modern techniques can integrate sustainable agricultural practices, such as efficient use of water and… read more

Ramadan has led to an increase in demand for fresh Peruvian Bahri dates at Yex. The Dutch importer has been receiving these dates via air freight for the past two weeks, and the first sea shipments from Peru will soon commence. With the Peruvian Bahri dates, Yex has a unique product in its
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Astral Aviation has resumed cargo flights from Sharjah, UAE to Eldoret. Effective 14th March 2024 Astral Aviation will operate regular Cargo flights from Sharjah to Eldoret, using Boeing 767 Freighter with a capacity of 40 tons of cargo according to Effective 14th March 2024 Astral Aviation will
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In Italy, consumer spending on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and technology and durable goods (T&D) increased by 5.2 % compared to 2022, recording a total turnover of EUR 187 billion. The increase was driven in particular by the growth of
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The event brought together leading producers, marketers and service companies from the fruit and vegetable sector, as well as some retail chains committed to innovation and digitisation. The aim was to explore and highlight the transformative impact of AI in the sector.
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Fresh Del Monte Europe and Africa is pleased to announce the introduction of the innovative pineapple-cutting machine. The machine, positioned directly in the fruit and vegetable department, is an innovation that greatly simplifies the pineapple preparation process for consumers; read more

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and
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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., a global container liner shipping company, announced today its consolidated results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Highlights Net loss for the fourth quarter was $147 million (compared to a net
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With its unprecedented 'Fruit and Vegetables fresher than 3 days' campaign, SPAR Austria won the 'Future of European Commerce' award in the digitisation category, presented for the first time by EuroCommerce. With a series of awards, EuroCommerce honours companies and
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Kazakh farmers have encountered serious problems in exporting onions, leading to an excess of produce on the domestic market. Warehouses are overflowing, and agricultural producers are forced to either destroy their harvest or use it as animal feed due to the lack of demand abroad. Deputy and… read more

Attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on commercial vessels have resulted in many shipping companies rerouting away from two of the world's busiest shipping routes — the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The risks posed by these attacks (primarily in the Bab al-Mandab corridor) have disrupted global trade
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Logistics researcher Andrew Morgan is on the hunt for more businesses and organisations to participate in his ambitious new project to understand how fresh produce supply chains are adapting to new trading environments and regulatory regimes post-Brexit. read more

Early table potatoes from imports bridge the gap in Germany between the end of the storage potato season and the start of the marketing of our own new produce. At the same time, their supply is a good opportunity to create a market that is detached from the storage season and that can fulfil the
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Somani Seedz has introduced Ajuba 117, a new variety of red carrot, poised to revolutionize the market and enhance farmer incomes. This innovation, heralded for its superior quality and yield potential, is expected to set a new benchmark in carrot cultivation. Ajuba 117 has been meticulously
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The MSC Group has been an integral part of South Africa's maritime landscape since 1971, when it began operating here. The first MSC office in the country was then opened in 1978. Today, the Group operates various entities including Mediterranean Shipping Company, Mediterranean Shipping Depot,
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In an important significant development for the agricultural sector of Botswana, domestic citrus farmers are expressing their enthusiasm over the newfound opportunities to export their produce. This optimism follows the successful dispatch of the first consignment of oranges to the Middle East,
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In recent years, there has been a profound shift in how we approach agriculture, particularly in the realm of greenhouse farming. Traditionally, greenhouses have been spaces where plants are sheltered and nurtured, but today, they are becoming hubs of innovation, thanks to advancements in
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