#perishable-goods
(22 articles)South Africa's Citrus Export Boom Threatened by Port Delays
South Africa has secured its position as the world's largest citrus exporter, a significant competitive achievement driven by favorable climate, established supply chain networks, and strong internati
Bangladesh Perishable Exports Hit by Soaring Airfreight Costs
Bangladesh's perishable export sector faces mounting pressure as airfreight rates have nearly doubled over the past five months, significantly eroding the competitiveness of vegetables and seasonal fr
Logistics Teams Deploy Advance Planning for U.S. Snow Storm
A significant winter weather event prompted logistics providers serving the U.S. floral and perishable goods sector to activate pre-established contingency plans. The proactive deployment of logistics
UPS Expands Cold Chain Services with Milk by Mom Partnership
UPS has partnered with Milk by Mom to provide specialized cold chain logistics services for the distribution of temperature-sensitive breast milk products. This partnership represents an expansion of
HyFun Foods Launches Reefer Rail with Adani & Evergreen
HyFun Foods has announced a strategic initiative to establish sustainable export logistics infrastructure through a new reefer rail transport service developed in collaboration with Adani Logistics an
Banana Importer Faces Non-Tariff Trade Barriers
A significant banana importer is encountering substantial non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that are creating friction in its import operations, representing a broader challenge for perishable goods logistic
UPS Expands Cold Chain Services for Milk by Mom Shipments
UPS has partnered with Milk by Mom to provide specialized cold chain logistics for temperature-sensitive breast milk shipments, marking an expansion of the carrier's specialty services into the matern
U.S. Produce Shippers Battle Rising Reefer and Ocean Freight Costs
U.S. produce shippers are navigating a challenging cost environment as both refrigerated container (reefer) rates and ocean freight charges remain elevated. This cost pressure affects the entire agric
Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Fresh Produce Supply Routes
Escalating tensions in the Middle East pose a significant threat to global fresh produce trade, with potential disruptions to critical maritime shipping routes that carry perishable goods between cont
Avianca Cargo Moves 21,000 Tons in Record Mother's Day Season
Avianca Cargo has successfully navigated one of the year's most demanding seasonal peaks, moving over 21,000 tons of fresh flowers during the Mother's Day shipping season. This achievement underscores
Indian Mango Exports Hit by Rising Shipping Costs
Indian mango exporters face mounting pressure as elevated shipping costs threaten the viability of overseas shipments, particularly to distant markets. The combination of higher ocean freight rates an
US Ports Brace for Golden Week Delays; China Disruption Spreads
China's Golden Week holiday period is creating a dual-impact disruption on US port operations and global supply chains. While Chinese manufacturing and logistics facilities observe the traditional wee
Gulf Shipping Disruption Pushes Cargo to Land Routes
The Gulf region continues to experience maritime disruptions that are forcing cargo handlers and logistics providers to explore alternative land-based routing options. This shift reflects the ongoing
Maersk Reroutes Cargo Away from Rotterdam Port Congestion
Maersk, the world's largest ocean carrier, is bypassing the Port of Rotterdam due to severe congestion, redirecting container traffic to alternative European ports. This operational adjustment reflect
Cold Chain Security Vulnerabilities Threaten Global Supply
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has raised alarm about systemic vulnerabilities in cold chain security and resilience across global supply networks. Temperature-controlled logistics—e
Cayman Islands Faces Fresh Produce Shortages Amid Shipping Delays
The Cayman Islands is experiencing fresh produce shortages directly attributed to shipping delays, highlighting the vulnerability of island economies to maritime disruptions. This regional supply chai
Maersk Warns of Rising Seafood Shipping Costs and Delays
Maersk has issued a cautionary statement regarding seafood shipping, signaling that while current capacity remains intact, shippers should prepare for elevated costs and possible service delays in the
War Reshapes Fresh Fruit Logistics: Geopolitics as Core Cost Driver
Geopolitical conflicts have evolved from peripheral risk factors to core operating variables in fresh fruit and perishable supply chains. The article argues that war-related disruptions—including ship
Meat Plant Complaint Exposes Industry Supply Chain Gaps
A recent complaint against a meat processing facility has exposed critical weaknesses in how the meat industry manages supply chain disruptions. The incident highlights that many processors lack adequ
Middle East Logistics Disruption Halts Gulf Exports
A significant logistics disruption across Middle East transportation networks has effectively halted exports destined for Gulf Cooperation Council markets. The disruption affects perishable goods and
AI Transforms Food Supply Chains for Faster, Accurate Deliveries
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how food supply chains operate, with a particular focus on improving delivery accuracy and timeliness—critical factors as consumer expectations and s
UK Food Supply At Risk From CO2 Shortage Crisis
The United Kingdom faces potential disruption to its food supply chain due to CO2 supply constraints, a critical input for food preservation, freezing, and cold-chain logistics. CO2 is essential for m