World Container Index - 19 Dec
Sector | Logistics
Peru's blueberry exports set to reach 324,000 tons in 2024-2025
South Africa’s grape exports rise 23% despite 12.6% drop in inspected volumes
Week 50 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Sea-freight cherries are selling well, and apple holiday gift boxes are attracting attention
"Spain can't compete with Egyptian oranges either in terms of price or labor. Not even Morocco can anymore"
Kobus Bothma, executive director of Capespan Namibia
Winding down, Namibian grape growers look back on excellent quality season
Chile
The Port of Valparaiso experiences its biggest cherry export week ever
Spain sold a record volume of aubergines in the EU between January and September
Randolph Guerra, President of KPL Agro (Dominican Republic)
Rainfall and labor shortages: the challenge of exporting chili peppers
Carsten Gogoll from Böhmer Frische GmbH:
"Falling prices for Egyptian air freight, delayed start to Greek strawberry season"
Seacube and Greensee partner to change refrigerated transport solutions
Port of Los Angeles sees 15% cargo increase in November amid tariff concerns and potential strike
Seasonal perishable products market update:
Asparagus, avocado, cucumber, and pepper prices fluctuate with holiday trends
Tzone Launches Upgraded TempU02 Disposable USB Temperature Logger
"The Chilean cherry season has begun, and the market demand for temperature and humidity data loggers has increased"
China sees 20% drop in chile's cherry prices due to bumper harvest
South African fruit industry monitors potential USA dockworker strike amid contract disputes
Completion of Udhampur-Srinagar rail link to boost Kashmir apple trade and tourism
The Greenery and AB Texel announce partnership with proposed Dijco acquisition
First direct cargo from Chancay port to Shanghai boosts Peru-China trade
President Museveni launches free zones export facility to boost Uganda's AfCFTA trade
South Africa’s 2024 pome and stone fruit export season: recovery, challenges, and market outlook
Sérgio Negrão, Jagrao in Brazil:
“We suffered from the drought in Brazil, now we suffer delays with maritime logistics.”
Uganda in talks with Boeing to acquire cargo freighters for agricultural exports
Richard Marillo Núñez, of Servinca Export:
"The production of small mangoes in Peru has saturated the market and put downward pressure on prices"
Chancay mega port in Peru begins full operations with key exports and international services
First Egyptian potato harvest expected in mid-January
"We understand the consumption preferences of the northern China market"
"New facility offers space to expand packaging operations further"
Varekamp and ERP to relocate to new facility at Honderdland, Maasdijk, next spring
Philippine departments launch agri-export helpdesk to boost trade and investment
China-Laos railway boosts fresh vegetable exports from Yunnan’s Tonghai county
"Truck rate increases are common this time of year"
CMA CGM expands to Lyon to promote river freight
Riccardo Martini of DCS Tramaco
Shipping set to change completely in 2025: how will this affect the fresh produce trade?
Spain launches pilot project to enhance agricultural import controls, starting with Morocco
Kazakhstan boosts citrus imports from China
Frutas de Chile's Grape Committee releases its second estimate
New grape varieties' share increases in Chilean exports
World Container Index - 12 Dec:
Drewry’s World Container Index remained stable at $3,529 per 40ft container this week
Shipping sector urges swift reopening of holyhead port after storm damage
New Zealand horticulture exports set to reach record $8 billion by 2025
Peruvian exports to the EU surge 687%, driven by agribusiness and mining
South Korea invests $10 billion to double Busan Port capacity by 2045
MSC enhances India-Africa service with direct Cape Town link for fruit exports
Durban High Court delays ICTSI's bid for Durban Container Terminal amid legal dispute
€3 million worth of cocaine seized in banana shipment in Cork
Weekly trends in seasonal perishable commodities in Northern America
Mercosur-EU agreement set to boost Brazilian exports and strengthen sustainable trade
Fairtrade certification boosts Vietnamese exports under UK-Vietnam trade agreement
Cameroon’s banana exports drop 19.4% in November 2024
Northern Ireland assembly votes to extend Brexit trade arrangements amid divisions
Peru exports 245,625 tons of blueberries by week 48, signaling industry growth
Truck shortages disrupt potato and onion markets in western U.S., rates show mixed trends
Morocco launches Agadir-Dakar sea route to boost trade with West Africa
Garces Fruit becomes first Chilean fruit exporter certified for secure air shipments
India maintains 50% customs duty on apple imports to protect local growers
South Korea tightens tomato export measures to Japan over leafminer concerns
Peruvian agricultural exports rise 23.2%, driven by blueberries and avocados
Dutch logistics company can now house 10,000 pallets in its new building
Bangladesh onion prices drop as imports from India surge through Hili port
WTO rules in favor of Costa Rica in trade dispute over Panama's import restrictions
Fruit Attraction Brazil 2025 set to expand, highlighting growing fruit export opportunities
Vietnam's northern provinces focus on boosting fruit exports and value chains
Philippine pineapple exports surge with China as top market
Exploring opportunities to expand fresh fruit and vegetable exports from Uzbekistan to Sweden
Suvendu Adhikari warns of trade embargo on Bangladesh over Hindu minority attacks
Natascha Veldhuis, Veldhuis Logistics:
"The first five years were challenging, but we stayed on an upward path"
World Container Index - 05 Dec:
Index rises 6% as freight rates fluctuate across key routes
Indian port workers announce indefinite strike over wage revisions
Global blueberry production rises despite 12% export decline
Greenbushes cold storage facility boosts Eastern Cape agriculture and exports
Lang Son invests $126 million in cargo hub to boost Vietnam-China trade, $66 billion in exports
Post-Brexit border delays threaten UK protected edibles growers and crop supply
Outsourcing perishables handling at JFK Airport set to increase costs for Dutch exporters
Nashik exports early-season grapes amid weather challenges and rising shipping costs
Pakistan sets new export value for kino at $410 per metric ton for winter 2024-2025
Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan trade grows 38.7% in 2024, driven by agricultural exports
Chilean plums exports rise 40% with new Freshippo partnership in China
Spain seeks stronger agricultural trade ties with Algeria to boost mutual growth
S&P places Transnet on credit watch amid rising debt and operational challenges
Canada invests $696,000 to improve food security and infrastructure in Nahanni Butte
Costa begins berry harvest, hiring 2000 workers for peak season in Tasmania
UK drug smuggling network worth £7bn dismantled, leaders hid drugs in onions, garlic, and ginger
China Eastern boosts Chilean cherry exports to China with 60% growth expected this season
South African litchi prices rise amid low yields and export challenges
Hapag-Lloyd opens Kampala office to strengthen East Africa trade network
Vehicle fire triggers explosion at PortMiami container yard, no injuries reported
HB RTS acquires TPS Rental Systems to expand sustainable logistics across Europe
Banana prices - Week 48
Banana prices shift: Colombia drops 6%, Panama rises 16%, Guatemala down 15%
Poland leads EU apple exports to Egypt, driven by rising Middle East demand
Egypt exports 173,000 tons of food in a week, led by sweet potatoes and citrus
“Trials have shown we can store figs for 28 days with our technology, with 100% marketability”
V2Y Corp expands into Southeast Asia with Chinese cabbage distribution deal
West Bengal's potato export restrictions spark trader protests and regional concerns
Global schedule reliability improves to 51.5% in October 2024, led by Maersk at 57.9%
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
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
