Logistics news
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd sign long-term collaboration deal
2024-01-17 10:00
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational collaboration. Starting from February 2025, called Gemini Cooperation will have a fleet pool of around 290 ships with a combined capacity of 3.4m TEUs, with Maersk deploying 60 per cent and Hapag-Lloyd 40 per cent.
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Plant & Food Research: First consumer perception influences structure and performance of the supply chain up to the plantation
2024-01-17 10:00
It is these perceptions and behaviours that trigger the initial purchasing decision and from there influence the structure and performance of the supply chain all the way to the plantation.
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"Cutting-edge tech revolutionizes orchard management in the UK"
2024-01-17 00:00
UK orchards are set to witness a unique project that aims to develop a commercially viable system for accurately targeting specific trees or parts of a tree with orchard inputs. This cutting-edge technology will digitally scrutinize fruit trees in unprecedented detail, enabling
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Abnormal is the new normal for the logistics industry
2024-01-17 00:00
"We have to get used to the fact that emergencies are becoming the rule. Our role must be not only to organize shipments, but also to be informed and to advise customers in a timely, updated and accurate manner," says Massimo Delpozzo, sales manager of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest,
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IFCO launches Dora, the reusable Plastic Pallet
2024-01-17 00:00
IFCO, a prominent provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), announced today the launch of Dora, a revolutionary reusable plastic pallet across Europe.
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January shipping report says global supply chain performance will be under pressure in 2024
2024-01-17 00:00
In December 2023, US container import volume increased by 0.4% from November 2023. The slight aggregate increase masks counter intuitive swings in volume at West, East and Gulf Coast ports. The top East and Gulf Coast ports saw increases, while the top West Coast ports saw decreases.
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Box lines poised for first-quarter windfall
2024-01-17 00:00
Mainline operators can expect a windfall for the first quarter of 2024, as the surge in freight rates far exceeds the costs of detouring round the Cape of Good Hope. Freight rates increased across the board, with Transpacific rates (according to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index)
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Bee Vectoring Technologies announces South African trials with major multi-national agribusiness
2024-01-17 00:00
Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. is pleased to announce South African multi-national agricultural technology business Microbial Biological Fertilizers International (MBFi) has commenced trials of BVT products in South Africa. They will be evaluating BVT’s patented bee vectoring
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Denau Holdings takes ownership of Plant Genetics
2024-01-17 00:00
Plant Genetics, the licence holder for the Volcani Institute in South Africa, has come under the full ownership of Denau Holdings. The Volcani Agriculture Institute was established in 1921 and is Israel's national Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), the driving force behind Israel's
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New AI-driven quality control features to be unveiled in Berlin
2024-01-17 00:00
As the fresh produce industry eagerly anticipates meeting in Berlin, Clarifruit looks forward to unveiling new features for AI-driven quality control. With these updates, Clarifruit aims to advance towards its mission to enable the fresh produce supply chain stakeholders to make data-driven
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The last year of experimentation for the project Increasing the agro-ecological sustainability of intensive vegetable crops in the lower Lazio region - coordinated by Italia Ortofrutta - National Union of Scientific Responsibility of Crea Of that involved 10
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Red Sea assaults by the Houthi have not only escalated sea freight rates but are also set to cause a surge in air freight costs due to global trade disruptions. Over the past weeks, ocean freight rates have soared by up to $10,000 per 40-foot container. This increase is due to the diversion of
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"Currently, expenditures are exceeding the additional income"
2024-01-17 00:00
The aftermath of the energy crisis and uncertainties regarding proper energy supply have heavily impacted commercial horticulture in 2023. According to the AMI Freshness Index, the inflation rate of fresh foods in November 2023 was preliminarily stated to be 3.9 percent and has stagnated at this
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Bayer presents 'Mr Datterino' at Marca Fresh
2024-01-17 00:00
A new appointment with Signor Datterino, the brand consumer project promoted by Bayerche that is aimed directly at the consumer and involves all players in the supply chain, from the farmer to the retailer, in order to give value to the entire date segment.
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Conad is taking part in the 20th edition of Fiera Marca by Bolognafiere with the aim of presenting its new private label proposals and innovations to suppliers and all industry stakeholders;
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San Antonio terminal sets record with 1,136 cherry-loaded containers
2024-01-17 00:00
The San Antonio International Terminal (STI) reached a significant milestone by transporting the largest quantity of cherry-loaded containers this season. This achievement was realized with the arrival of the “MN Cosco Brazil” ship, making its inaugural stop at the Chilean terminal and
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"The horeca sector is increasingly opening up to innovation"
2024-01-17 00:00
"Catering companies are in the midst of a huge transition towards a more sustainable menu, and we're glad to be able to play a role there. Some big names in the industry are switching to a predominantly plant-based diet, and we think vertical farming can play a big role there. In the past, cost
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Red Sea crisis presents challenge for Indian grape suppliers
2024-01-16 15:00
India’s table grape shipments into Europe face a major challenge in order to overcome a sudden lack of logistical access via the Red Sea.
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Red Sea disruption “will last months”
2024-01-16 15:00
Fresh fruit and vegetable supply lines into Europe are at serious risk of delays and disruption as a result of the recent mass rerouting of shipping services away from the Red Sea.
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Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods launched
2024-01-16 12:00
An international coalition of non-profit industry and non-governmental organisations has come together to form the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF).
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