Sector | Logistics
Tariff uncertainty disrupts agriculture and trade in Nogales
Dole France establish a new fruit import route: First ship arrived in Sète
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires majority stake in Le Havre’s CNMP LH terminal
French shipping company announces $20 billion investment in US
World Container Index - 06 Mar
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 3% to $2,541 per 40ft container
Vietnam's fruit exports to China drop 43% due to stricter safety checks
Tariffs on certain products delayed until at least April 2
Trump eases Mexico tariffs as farmers face declining orders
“We have secured containers for unexpected requests from kiwi suppliers during March”
"Service provides a faster, more cost-effective, and more reliable option for Ecuadorian bananas"
Contecon Guayaquil welcomes first direct banana service from Ecuador to Asia
The Fa Fi startup helps Kyrgyz farmers enter export markets
Noida airport project to boost fruit processing and exports
Maersk invests $5 billion in India's logistics and ports
Kuehne+Nagel reports CHF 24.8 billion revenue in 2024, up 4%
Cape Town Mayor urges private sector investment in port operations
Gabriel Dubois, of Be Fruit:
"At the moment, we are struggling to sell limes of any size or color"
Segismundo Morey, ProDominicana:
"The Dominican Republic has taken advantage of its maritime and air connectivity to consolidate itself as a logistics hub in the Caribbean"
Mario Ramirez, AneBerries:
"We expect a similar volume of berries to 2024, possibly a slight decrease"
Ethiopia strengthens ties with Somalia to secure sea access
NL Westland: horticultural area or 'conduit'?
Jerry Ito, Coana:
Brazil's grapes struggle with rain and labor shortages
Maersk plans $5 billion investment in India's ports and logistics
World Container Index - 27 Feb
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 6% to $2,629 per 40ft container this week
Chile's blueberry exports rise 7% amid market shifts
Garlic prices soar in Indonesia as import delays spark supply crisis
Asiana Airlines sells cargo unit to Air Incheon, paving way for Korean air merger
U.S. dockworkers secure six-year contract with 62% wage hike, ending strike
MSC reshuffles fleet, pulling megaships from Asia–North Europe route
Panama rejects U.S. claims of Chinese influence over canal as tension rise
Andre Rademeyer - AgrigateOne
‘One stop shop platform’ that streamlines the supply chain for suppliers, service providers, buyers
Singapore's Tuas Port expands with AI
U.S. proposes up to $1.5M port fees on Chinese-built ships
New Guayaquil-Chancay-Shanghai route boosts banana exports"
Vietnam faces 130 EU warnings over pesticide residues and food safety violations
Smart mini trains revolutionize vegetable transport in Yunnan's hilly farms
"All the cherries must be re-exported or destroyed in China"
South African citrus summit to tackle logistics, market access, and export growth
C.H. Robinson Global Forwarding reports 25.6% growth in Q4 2024 amid rising shipment volumes
Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation partner to boost Africa-EU trade
New regulations tighten controls on food imports from Northern Ireland to Great Britain
Hamburger Logistiktage on February 18 and 19 at the Millerntor Stadium
"Technological and practice-oriented solutions along the logistics chain"
Indian fruit exports expand to meet rising global demand
Vietnam-Netherlands trade grows 26.3% in 2024, driven by EVFTA tariff reductions
“It is impossible for these cherries to enter the Chinese market"
World Container Index - 20 Feb
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 10% to $2,795 per 40ft container this week.
Red Sea crisis cuts Suez Canal revenue by over 60%, says Egypt
Great Northern Highway to reopen after Cyclone Zelia flooding disrupts Kimberley supply routes
Rotterdam port drives global fresh produce trade with advanced cold storage logistics
Logistics UK urges fair access for freight in rail reform to support economic growth
Adolfo Errázuriz, San Clemente
Chile bets on apples once again as the market changes
Frutas de Chile:
So far, only 20 containers of the Saltoro have been inspected
Bertrand Sabadie, ElbeFruit on the sweet pea campaign
"For the first time, we managed to link Peru and Egypt without using air transport"
Kai Olschner - DP World
"We have a new initiative launching to bring fresh produce from Morocco into Europe and the UK using our terminals"
Marta Bentancur, Upefruy:
"The Mercosur-EU trade agreement would open new opportunities for Uruguayan mandarins on the EU market"
Argentina's electronic cherry technology aims to cut transit damage
Additional resources deployed to counter windy conditions at Cape Town Container Terminal
ICTSI's $580 million Durban port investment stalled by Maersk legal challenge
The port of Chancay outperforms Chilean ports on the route to Asia
Chilean fruit seeks to boost its presence and growth in Europe
"Remoteness is a logistical challenge but we continue to make progress in accessing new markets"
South African citrus industry warns port delays threaten export growth and job creation
Can Gio transshipment port joins Vietnam’s seaport development plan with $1.95B investment
SIU and Transnet secure $1.67M in settlements after unlawful contract rulings
Peru's Corío port attracts global investors, poised to boost South American trade
HHLA reports 10.5% revenue growth and 22.7% EBIT increase in 2024 despite economic challenges
“So far five containers of Chilean cherries from the delayed Maersk Saltoro need to be destroyed.”
India completes first commercial sea shipments of premium pomegranates to Australia
South Africa's agriculture sector face risk as AGOA renewal remains uncertain
Three orange packaging units approved in Maharashtra to enhance grading, storage, and exports
Maersk Saltoro arrived more than a month late in China with Chilean cherries
Germany:
"Temperature-controlled transport of fruit, vegetables and dairy products"
Hania Chahal, Lebanese agribusiness economist
"The Lebanese avocado season is still not missed"
Chilean cherry prices in Vietnam drop 20-25% due to China’s import restrictions and shipment delays
Christmas Island tackles fresh produce shortages with local hydroponic farming initiative
Nigeria’s $248M horticulture sector hit by high freight costs, poor cold chain
Venomous snake from Ecuador found in banana shipment at New Hampshire grocery store
India-Afghanistan trade reaches $642 million as imports rise and exports decline
Vietnamese agricultural exporters face stricter EU and China import standards
UK fresh produce sector faces 27% import fee hike as APHA plans cost recovery
World Container Index - 13 Feb
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 5% to $3,095 per 40ft container this week
Marianela Ubilla, Agzulasa:
"Ecuadorian banana faces a scenario of uncertainty with rising costs and lack of containers"
Cape Town container terminal to halt operations due to strong winds
Collaborative effort to enhance capacity at the Cape Town Container Terminal
First phase of $80 million Sokhna Logistics Park nears completion
Colombian bananas face health, logistics, and fair trade challenges
Maersk shifts Jeddah operations to DP World Terminal for improved efficiency
Italy's I Frutti del Sole company
Time is a critical factor in the transportation of strawberries
Drug syndicates hide cocaine in refrigerated containers to smuggle into Sydney
Argentina eases fruit industry regulations, removes export restrictions
"Banana producers call for fair prices and more support from Europe in the face of port security challenges"
Citrus Growers Association calls for urgent port and rail reforms to support export growth
UK relies on Spain for fresh produce, importing €4.82 billion in food
Latam Cargo handles 22% of Brazil’s air-shipped fruit exports amid rising global demand
Chittagong port congestion worsens as transport worker strikes disrupt operations
Port of Chancay boosts South America-Asia trade with faster perishable exports
Shippers consider trade policy changes as top supply chain risk in 2025
World Container Index - 06 Feb
World Container Index decreased 3% to $3,273 per 40ft container this week
Shipping firm secures $4 billion green financing for 24 low-emission container ships
New rail service cuts Trans Pennine road congestion by removing up to 40 HGVs per trip
Suez Canal Authority plans regional center for maritime accident investigations
France strengthens maritime cooperation with Morocco at Halieutis Fair
Paraguay exports first 26-ton shipment of Tahiti limes to Argentina, boosting trade
$19.8 million in meth and heroin found in cucumber and jalapeño shipment at Pharr border
Argentina
Río Negro starts exporting pears and apples
Cherries on board the Maersk Saltoro resume their journey after ship repairs are completed
China's imports rise 2.3% as demand for Chilean cherries surges with record shipments
Nova Scotia's wild blueberry industry faces uncertainty over potential U.S. tariffs
Malaysia expands fresh durian exports to China, challenging Thailand’s market dominance
Tiền Giang exports $500 million in January, targets $6.3 billion for 2025
Pakistan's 70% rainfall deficit threatens food prices and agricultural exports
Victoria urges public to report brown marmorated stink bug near ports to prevent crop damage
Argentina eases food import and export rules, reducing paperwork for approved countries
Russia faces challenges in pear production and import control
U.S. importers brace for potential 25% tariff on Mexican produce at Nogales border
Peru struggles with raspberry and cherry cultivation due to logistics and climate challenges
Hong Kong handled record 6,500 Chilean cherry containers ahead of Chinese New Year
Zimbabwe's berry exports surge 50% in 2024, driven by blueberries and global demand
U.S. fresh produce farmers see higher prices and financial gains but face trade concerns
Bangladesh fruit importers halt shipments over higher duties, warn of Ramadan price surge
Melon and muskmelon exports to China continue with strong prices despite high transport costs
India's fruit and vegetable exports surge 47.3% with APEDA support and market expansion
Perth Markets completes new cold chain warehouse to support WA fresh produce logistics
Maersk opens 35,000 sqm cold storage facility in Rotterdam for refrigerated logistics
Brazil's Fruit Attraction 2025 doubles in size, featuring 400 brands and 40 international buyers
Primever expands groupage line across France on an A-to-B basis
"Now also a connection from Venlo to major regions of the French market"
Giuseppe Prudente - MSC
iReefer - real-time insights into reefer shipments, information on position, temperature, humidity
Bangladesh fruit importers halt unloading at ports over tax hikes
Foodcareplus and Heuer Logistics announce strategic partnership
