Sector | Logistics
World Container Index - 28 Nov
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 2% to $3,331 per 40ft container this week
CGA addresses climate, sustainability, and logistical challenges in South Africa's citrus industry
Uzbekistan aims for $3.5bn in fruit and vegetable exports with agricultural reforms
Brazilian customs strike disrupts ports and airports nationwide
Gemini Cooperation to launch Cape of Good Hope shipping network in February 2025
Fedefruta urges Chile to improve port infrastructure amid Chancay competition
Malawi mangoes debut late in Mumbai market at $18 per box
Moldova's grape exports to EU surge to 74 percent, doubling in value
South Africa advances agricultural traceability for food safety and export stability
Kees Heeren (BerryWorld) on digital shipper platform Shypple Fresh
"All our boat arrivals are now visible on one screen"
Los Angeles fresh produce importer faces challenges with incoming U.S. tariffs
India sees rise in fruit and vegetable export value despite lower volumes
From bog to table: Massachusetts cranberries journey to Thanksgiving shelves
Port of Oakland secures $50M to modernize Outer Harbor for ultra-large ships
Solarbox Africa raises $1M to advance solar-powered mobility in Senegal
"Sea freight costs surge as demand for disposable temperature and humidity data loggers remains high"
Namibia and Botswana's import bans impact South African vegetable trade
Kenya and Coca-Cola partner to build sustainable mango supply chain
India sees growth in fruit and vegetable exports with enhanced logistics
Vegetable prices in Pakistan spike amid freight transport disruptions
CR and CONCOR launch first rail shipment of bananas to JNPT
Anantapur bananas set for first Middle East export
Peruvian blueberries reach China faster via Chancay megaport
Concor launches season's first banana export train from Andhra Pradesh
Study reveals Indigenous role in spreading peaches across North America
U.S. cranberry exports reach $343.1 million in 2023, down 2% from 2022
Michoacán advances sustainability with certifications for avocados and berries
World Container Index - 21 Nov
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 1% to $3,413 per 40ft container this week
Chelmer Foods partners with Tosca to streamline pallet management and boost efficiency
Greek workers shut down everything for 24 hours
Chennai airport expands cargo terminal to boost apple exports
Maersk shifts larger vessels from Felixstowe to London Gateway in 2024
Canada ends port disputes as global freight rates shift amid peak season
Tariffs drive fertilizer price surge, raising global trade concerns
Madagascar's lychee exports to Europe ramp up with four ships this season
Brazil secures grape export deal with China, boosting agricultural trade
China boosts trade with Latin America, increasing Chilean cherry imports
A port designed for the future of international trade
"Chancay becomes a key hub for land and maritime transport in the region"
Reefer Alliance ready for the 2024/25 South African deciduous fruit season
Vietnam's fruit imports from China rise 25% to $32.7 million in 2024
France opposes Mercosur trade deal amid nationwide farmer protests
Freight Line Europe and Transportbedrijf Joh. van der Haas join forces
Iran's horticulture exports reach $3 billion annually
Decline in Tahiti lime prices and U.S. reliance on Brazilian orange juice
Port of Oakland handles $8.5 billion in agricultural exports by October 2024
It takes feeling and technology to ripen mangos precisely
The mega-port of Chancay, which will revolutionize trade between Peru and Asia, has started operations
Peru and China inaugurate the Port of Chancay: a milestone in international maritime trade
MSC launches Eastern Cape express service to Northern Europe
"We have launched an ultra-thin Bluetooth 5.0 temperature data logger"
U.S. to invest $580 million in port upgrades to boost supply chain efficiency
Madagascar’s lychee harvest faces challenges from early ripening and climate shifts
Nationwide Produce reports 66% profit surge amid expansion and challenges
Massimo Delpozzo of Nord Ovest: "For productions of high value"
There is an ongoing increase in the use of air transport
Port of Long Beach sets cargo record in October amid holiday surge
Thailand partners with Chinese e-commerce to boost agricultural exports
Zespri moves to northern hemisphere supply
Pakistani fruit exporters hit by delayed tax refunds and liquidity crunch
Peru and Hong Kong sign free trade agreement to boost economic ties
Cocaine worth €2.3 million found in banana shipment at Piraeus port
CMA CGM shifts indamex route back to Suez Canal following customer concerns
Huub van Velden, Wipal:
"With our extensive stock and in-house transport, we can deliver pallets at lightning speed."
World container index - 14 Nov
Drewry’s World Container Index remained stable at $3,440 per 40ft container this week
Panama Canal rebounds with new booking system and water efficiency measures
Transnet and fruit industry boost Cape Town's fruit exports
New Zealand secures tariff-free access for horticulture exports to gulf states
Kerala pineapple farmers face transport shortages as onion prices surge
Chinese firm explores durian investment to boost Cambodia’s agricultural exports
Organic onion market steady amid regional shifts and transport challenges
ILA-USMX negotiations stall over automation dispute, raising strike risks
Chinese fruit growers expand exports to Russia and Central Asia
Southern African citrus exports drop amid local demand and trade challenges
Moroccan and Egyptian exporters explore opportunities at Poland's Bronisze market
Kuehne+Nagel acquires majority stake in IMC Logistics to expand U.S. operations
North Carolina pilot reduces cabbage shipping costs with electric refrigeration
Xi Jinping emphasizes growing China-Latin America partnership
Canadian port unions to challenge government arbitration orders
CBP intercepts $31M in meth hidden in serrano pepper shipment at Pharr Bridge
Quebec growers and shippers react to end of port work stoppage
Kenya's horticulture exports hit by freight service reductions
Senasa and Cosco Shipping sign agreement in Peru
Maersk tops global carrier reliability rankings with consistent performance
South African stone fruit exports set to rise amid logistical improvements
Labor actions halt operations at major Canadian ports, disrupting cargo flow
CMA CGM reports growth amid maritime disruptions
DP World opens first all-electric berth at London Gateway for greener shipping
Trump's tariffs could hit importers harder than rising freight rates
Jakob Van Poucke, Sealogis:
"In the transportation industry, it's important to first build a good reputation"
AB Texel France acquires Delavenne Transports’ transport division
Nairobi onion traders resist relocation over space, trade ties with Tanzania at stake
Uganda launches digital tool to boost fruit and vegetable exports
Ethiopia launches first refrigerated fruit & veggie export to Europe
Panama canal plans $8 billion upgrade for container capacity and water conservation
Unrest in Mozambique disrupts Maputo corridor affecting trade
Thailand enhances fruit export practices to meet international standards
Southeast Asian durian producers confident despite China's self-sufficiency push
New Zealand fresh produce exports to reach $4.3 billion by 2024
Australian firms secure deals at China import expo, boosting trade ties
Transnet boosts Cape Town terminals for fruit export season amid industry collaboration
World Container Index - 07 Nov
Drewry’s World Container Index increased 7 percent to $3,444 per 40ft container this week
Golden Age: Container shipping’s post-covid boom continues
Bruno Plantaz named CEO of Seafrigo to lead global growth
Global economy grows moderately; trade robust with sector imbalances
Egypt's agricultural exports jump 32 percent to $4.1 billion
Insights into onion market dynamics and transportation challenges before Thanksgiving
Shipping industry braces for impact of Trump's trade policies
Container ship idle rates at historic low amid Red Sea crisis
H.Z. Logistics acquires transport business from Koeltrans Angeren
New Emirates route boosts South Australian exports and economic growth
Solomon Islands plans pineapple exports to Australia by 2025
DFDS starts first direct ferry route between Egypt and Italy
Kashmiri apple exports grow, reaching Nepal and Bhutan
Kenyan avocado exports hit by Middle East conflict and shipping disruptions
Season's first Chilean cherries arrive in India in November
Kandahar eyes pomegranate exports to China, seeks to expand regional trade
Armenian government to subsidize half of the certification costs for exporters
India's apple production to rise by 6% in MY 2024/2025 amid favorable weather conditions
Laos boosts agricultural exports to China leveraging China-Laos railway
Judge blocks Delaware port expansion, sides with Philadelphia in river rivalry
Transport workers urged not to travel through areas affected by the storm except in emergencies
ONE reports 65% revenue surge in FY2024 Q2, raises full-year profit forecast
World Container Index - 31 Oct
Drewry’s World Container Index increased 4% to $3,213 per 40ft container this week
Brazilian fruits hitch a ride on F1 cargo planes to European markets
Vietnam chili exports hit $22.2M, China and Laos top buyers
A.P. Moller-Maersk reports strong Q3 2024 results amidst market volatility
Intra-Asia container shipping rates surge 15% amid pre-holiday demand spike
Ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe drop 30% amid early peak season
