Nowe przesyłki orzechów i daktyli z USA na Bliski Wschód zostały w dużej mierze zatrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. „W niedzielę rano dowiedzieliśmy się o nakazie schronienia się na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane” - mówi Bikram Hundal.
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The recent US-Israel strikes on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation targeting multiple countries in the region since the weekend are causing major disruptions to logistics in the area. These disruptions could have a broader impact if the conflict continues to escalate.
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The suspension of routes to the Middle East impacts around 500 containers of Ecuadorian bananas.
2026-03-06 00:00
Przemysł bananowy w Ekwadorze stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji związanej z konfliktem na Bliskim Wschodzie, który już wpływa na logistykę eksportu do tej regionu. "Monitorujemy sytuację od pierwszego dnia konfliktu" - powiedział Richard Salazar, dyrektor wykonawczy Acorbanec.
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Shipping delays in the Middle East are causing a delay in almond shipments to the UAE.
2026-03-06 00:00
Market participants are reporting that almond shipments to the United Arab Emirates are experiencing execution challenges due to increasing shipping disruptions in the Middle East. Sellers and traders mention that carriers are starting to back out of previously agreed upon business, canceling bookings, and
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Obecna sytuacja geopolityczna wpływająca na trasy morskie na Bliskim Wschodzie stanowi poważne zagrożenie dla eksportu włoskich owoców i warzyw, zwłaszcza dla sektora jabłek. Obecna sytuacja jest opisywana jako gorsza niż poprzednie zakłócenia związane z konfliktem w Gazie, ze względu na
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Selenella and Cineteca di Bologna: when the potato becomes art
2026-03-06 00:00
The Selenella Consortium - Italian Quality Potato - renews its collaboration with the Cineteca di Bologna by supporting the exhibition "Viva Varda. Cinema is a woman" and, in particular, the installation Patatutopia, hosted at the Galleria Il Modernissimo.
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Iran has suspended all agricultural and food exports.
2026-03-05 03:00
As the conflict with the US and Israel escalates, Iran has announced a suspension of exports of "all food and agricultural products," according to a report from the local news agency Tasnim.
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Maersk is preparing a backup bid for Israel's Zim if the deal with Hapag-Lloyd falls through.
2026-03-05 00:00
The German carrier Hapag-Lloyd and private equity fund FIMI are getting ready to finalize the acquisition of Israeli shipping company Zim for US$4.2 billion, which was agreed upon last month. They also plan to delist Zim from trading. This transaction is currently pending regulatory approval. Industry insiders report that Danish shipping...
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Ecuadorian bananas are being redirected because of logistical limitations in the Middle East.
2026-03-05 00:00
The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is now directly affecting Ecuador's banana exports. This is mainly due to port blockages in the region, which force fruit to be rerouted to different markets. According to Cristian Salmon, a business developer at Ecuadorian exporter Dusal, this is causing disruptions in the supply chain and impacting the industry.
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"The tensions in the Middle East underscore the EU's importance as the cornerstone of our exports."
2026-03-05 00:00
According to Cindy van Rijswick, a food and agriculture specialist at Rabobank, the current situation in the Middle East will primarily impact costs. "The increase in energy costs is especially affecting various sectors. For instance, the impact on fertilizer prices is quite significant.
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"Trwałe napięcia na Bliskim Wschodzie mają pośredni wpływ na nasz sezon" "The ongoing tensions in the Middle East have an indirect impact on our season"
2026-03-05 00:00
Rayan El Sawy, chairman of the Egypt-based fresh produce trader Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export with branches in Murcia, Spain and Dubai, stated that the demand for Egyptian Valencia oranges has remained stable, despite general caution due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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The conflict in the Middle East is still causing disruptions to shipping and the export of fresh produce.
2026-03-05 00:00
The increasing security threats in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Southern Red Sea, and certain areas of the Indian Ocean are causing disruptions in global shipping and impacting the export of fresh produce. The industry organization BIMCO has released advice calling on shipowners and charterers to reassess charter party agreements in light of the security situation.
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War in Iran: first problems for apples and kiwis
2026-03-05 00:00
The conflict in Iran has also affected agricultural trade, particularly of fresh products. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created tensions on multiple fronts: not only increasing energy and oil costs, but also halting deliveries.
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Nowe dostawy orzechów i daktyli z USA do Bliskiego Wschodu zostały w dużej mierze wstrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. "W niedzielny poranek dowiedzieliśmy się o poleceniu pozostania w miejscu zakwaterowania na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane" - mówi Bikram Hundal.
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"Panic and opportunism in an increasingly tight market"
2026-03-05 00:00
"What I see happening now is a market that is hitting the brakes in panic," says Marc van Haaren of digital forwarder Shypple regarding the effects of the Middle East conflict on logistics. "For shipping companies, this situation primarily represents a huge risk, but we also have to be aware.
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Od chwili wybuchu w zeszłą sobotę, wojna na Bliskim Wschodzie szybko się rozprzestrzeniła, teraz dotarła do Libanu. Wojna ma wpływ na działalność rolniczą i eksport, w momencie gdy profesjonaliści ledwo dochodzili do siebie po szkodach spowodowanych przez poprzednią wojnę. "Niestety, sytuacja bardzo się zaogniła..."
Ever since it broke out last Saturday, the war in the Middle East has quickly expanded, now reaching Lebanon. The war is impacting agricultural operations and exports, just as professionals were barely recovering from the damage caused by the previous war. "Unfortunately, the situation flared up very...". read more
Ever since it broke out last Saturday, the war in the Middle East has quickly expanded, now reaching Lebanon. The war is impacting agricultural operations and exports, just as professionals were barely recovering from the damage caused by the previous war. "Unfortunately, the situation flared up very...". read more
Kenyan avocado exporters are anxiously monitoring the situation in the Middle East, as disruptions in the Red Sea could greatly affect their access and competitiveness in global markets. Benard Mutai, the managing director of Afrisun Orchards, a company specializing in exotic fruits, is particularly concerned about the potential impact of these logistical challenges.
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Kryzys na Bliskim Wschodzie: Dłuższe trasy morskie i ryzyko dla eksportu włoskich owoców i warzyw.
2026-03-05 00:00
The current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, marked by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension of several carriers in the Red Sea, is leading to critical consequences and uncertain situations for Italian fruit and vegetable exports. The looming threat of war has forced a
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The conflict in Iran may lead to an increase in fertilizer prices as growers get ready for planting.
2026-03-04 13:00
Price volatility in natural gas caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East could affect the availability and cost of fertilizer, leading to potential disruptions in UK production during a critical period for crop planting and harvest.
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Konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie zagraża eksportowi owoców z RPA.
2026-03-04 10:00
The situation regarding the conflict in the Middle East and its effect on South African fresh produce exports is still uncertain.
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