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(38 articles)Fresh Produce Industry Unites on Resilience and Cybersecurity
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce convened industry leaders at Fruit Attraction 2026 to address mounting challenges in fresh produce supply chains, including shipping disruptions, cybersecurity vu
Cyberattacks disrupt European grocery cold chains
Cyberattacks against major European retailers have revealed a critical vulnerability in grocery supply chains: digital disruption of physical infrastructure and logistics systems can halt the movement
Flower Breeders Now Select Varieties for Sea Freight Survival
The floriculture industry is undergoing a structural shift in how supply chains are designed. Rather than treating sea freight as a downstream logistics option, leading farms like Nini Flowers in Keny
Lebanon Cuts Apple Export Shipping Costs Via CMA CGM Initiative
Lebanon has launched a US$1 million refrigerated container shipping subsidy through CMA CGM to reduce freight costs for apple exporters shipping to Arab ports in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Libya. The in
New Insurance Product Covers Delays and Temperature Loss for Sensitive Cargo
Solent Freight Services, Tag-N-Trac, and Otonomi have jointly launched TRACinSURED, a subscription-based service that integrates real-time shipment monitoring with insurance coverage designed for temp
Cold Chain Optimization: Smarter Technology Reduces Loss
This article highlights the growing focus on optimizing cold chain operations through improved technology and process management. Cold chain logistics, which handles temperature-sensitive products lik
Caribbean Food Trade Hindered by Costly Shipping, Logistics Gaps
The Caribbean Export Development Council (CEDA) has identified costly shipping expenses and logistical inefficiencies as major barriers to regional food trade. These structural challenges are creating
Fast Routes Risk Fresh Produce: Safety Over Speed in Distribution
While expedited delivery has become a cornerstone of modern supply chain strategy, the fresh produce industry faces a critical tension: the fastest routes often involve greater handling risks, tempera
Colombian Flower Growers Face Tariffs and Cost Pressures
Colombian flower growers are navigating a challenging environment marked by rising operational costs, increasing tariff pressures, and supply chain volatility. This regional crisis specifically threat
MSC Medlog enters Kazakhstan market via Sarzha partnership
MSC's logistics subsidiary Medlog has announced its market entry into Kazakhstan through a strategic partnership with Sarzha, marking an important expansion of the major shipping company's regional fo
Eastern Africa Strengthens Cold Chain to Boost Horticulture Exports
Eastern African countries are prioritizing investments in cold chain infrastructure and logistics capabilities to strengthen their horticultural export sector. This strategic shift reflects recognitio
Produce Shippers Launch Best Practice Charter for Transport
Produce shippers are collaborating to establish a comprehensive best practice charter that standardizes transport protocols for fresh commodities throughout the supply chain. This industry-driven init
Circle Logistics Expands Reefer LTL Service for Food & Beverage
Circle Logistics has announced an expansion of its refrigerated less-than-truckload (LTL) service offerings, targeting food and beverage shippers seeking more flexible cold-chain transportation option
ONE Launches Real-Time Reefer Monitoring for Enhanced Cargo Visibility
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has implemented near-real-time monitoring technology for refrigerated (reefer) containers, enabling shippers to track temperature, humidity, and location data throughout oc
Circle Logistics Expands Reefer LTL to Meet F&B Demand Growth
Circle Logistics has announced an expansion of its refrigerated less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services, responding to accelerating demand from food and beverage companies seeking flexible, temper
Temperature-Monitored Shipping Pallets Market Growth to 2035
The temperature-monitored shipping pallet systems market represents a structural shift toward intelligent, real-time visibility in cold-chain logistics. This market outlook to 2035 reflects growing de
UK Food Supply Chain Faces Resilience Crisis
The UK food supply chain faces mounting pressure to strengthen its resilience against a range of emerging disruptions, from climate volatility to logistical constraints. Current vulnerabilities expose
Subic Port Disposes Rotten Cargo From Overstaying Containers
Subic Port in the Philippines has initiated disposal operations for deteriorated cargo trapped in containers that have exceeded normal port dwell times. This situation underscores a critical vulnerabi
El Niño Strains Temperature-Controlled Supply Chains Globally
El Niño weather patterns are creating unprecedented stress on global temperature-controlled supply chains, particularly affecting pharmaceutical, food, and biologics sectors. The phenomenon drives ext
Green Tide Logistics Revolutionizes Mexico-US Fresh Produce Shipping
Green Tide Logistics is implementing operational and logistical innovations to streamline the Mexico-US shipping corridor, a critical artery for fresh produce and agricultural trade. This development
Malaysia Shipping Boosts Cold Chain with PIL Reefer Fleet
Malaysia Shipping Corporation has announced an expansion of its cold chain logistics capabilities by integrating PIL's reefer fleet into its service offerings. This partnership represents a capacity e
Spinneys Rewires Food Supply Network Across UK-Europe-UAE Corridor
Spinneys, a major regional food retailer, has fundamentally restructured its supply chain network to leverage a UK-Europe-UAE road corridor combined with strategic air freight operations. This multi-m
Farm-to-Table Logistics: Cold Chain Visibility & Last-Mile
This article provides a day-in-the-life perspective on agricultural supply chain logistics, highlighting the operational complexities of moving fresh produce from farms through distribution networks t
DP World Opens €48M Cold Chain Hub at Antwerp Port
DP World has announced a significant €48 million investment in a new cold chain hub at the Port of Antwerp, marking a strategic expansion of its temperature-controlled logistics capabilities in Europe
Aeroméxico Cargo Expands Cold Chain Network in Mexico
Aeroméxico Cargo's expansion of its cold chain network represents a strategic investment in temperature-controlled logistics infrastructure in Mexico. This facility addition signals growing demand for
SAFLA and AMIE SA Partner on Meat Trade Logistics Network
SAFLA and AMIE SA have announced a strategic partnership focused on optimizing logistics operations for the meat trade sector. This collaboration represents an effort to consolidate expertise in cold-
Top Cold Storage Operators 2026: Capacity Rankings & Market Leaders
GetTransport.com has released a comprehensive ranking of the largest cold storage operators for 2026, providing critical benchmarking data for supply chain professionals managing temperature-sensitive
Suez Return Signals Port Congestion Risk for Fresh Produce
Sogese's second-half outlook indicates that the anticipated return of normalized traffic through the Suez Canal may create a new operational challenge: port congestion, particularly affecting fresh pr
Cold Chain Excellence: Optimizing Refrigerated Transport Beyond Trailers
The article from FleetOwner highlights a critical gap in how refrigerated transport is typically optimized, focusing exclusively on trailer specifications while overlooking systemic factors that drive
Smart Cold Chain Logistics: Real-Time Monitoring Revolution
Smart cold chain logistics represents a significant evolution in how temperature-sensitive goods are monitored, transported, and managed throughout the supply chain. By integrating Internet of Things
Smart Cold Chain Logistics: AI & IoT Revolutionize Temperature-Sensitive Shipping
Smart cold chain logistics represents a significant evolution in how companies manage temperature-sensitive supply chains. By integrating IoT sensors, real-time monitoring systems, and artificial inte
Middle East Logistics Disruption Halts Gulf Export Flows
A significant logistics disruption across the Middle East has emerged as a critical constraint on export flows to Gulf markets, particularly affecting perishable goods and fresh produce shipments. Thi
Managed Transportation: Building Resilient Food Supply Networks
Managed transportation services have emerged as a critical tool for food companies seeking to enhance supply chain resilience in an increasingly volatile operating environment. By outsourcing freight
Asia's Food Supply Chains Face Critical Breakdown
Asia's food supply chains are experiencing significant structural vulnerabilities that extend across multiple countries and logistics channels. The breakdown encompasses cold-chain infrastructure gaps
Cold Chain Federation Warns of Rising Climate Disruption Risks
The Cold Chain Federation has issued a critical warning regarding climate-related disruptions to temperature-controlled supply chains, signaling a structural shift in how logistics networks must opera
Asyad's New Logistics Measures Streamline Oman Food Shipments
Asyad, Oman's national logistics authority, has announced new measures designed to streamline food shipments and reduce operational bottlenecks in the country's food supply chain. These initiatives re
World Cup Drives Elevated Freight Rates and Produce Volume Surges
The FIFA World Cup is driving significant seasonal pressure on freight rates and logistics networks serving host cities, with produce distributors reporting elevated transportation costs and increased
Cold Chain Disruptions in Middle East & Africa: DHL Analysis
DHL has released analysis on cold chain disruptions affecting the Middle East and Africa regions, identifying critical infrastructure and operational vulnerabilities in temperature-controlled logistic