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As Hong Kong tightens its Covid-19 restrictions amidst record new infections, consumers face a vegetable shortage due to truck drivers testing positive being unable to bring supplies from mainland China. […]
Tue 15/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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A report based on in-depth analysis of consumer shopping data in the US found that inflation is significantly higher for fresh products than frozen or shelf-stable categories. In addition, price-sensitive […]
Mon 14/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
As part of EXPO 2020 in Dubai, the EU organised a series of events focusing on EU policy priorities. One of these is the conference “European Green Deal and Farm […]
Tue 01/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Flatart/Modified
China has reopened four of its land border checkpoints to allow the passage of cargo trucks and trains transporting fruits from Thailand through neighbouring countries, following a period of suspension. […]
Thu 27/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
darik.news
Up to 105 ships are reported to be awaiting berthing spots for unloading at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, according to a report by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. […]
Tue 25/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
D-Quality Survey
With over 7,000 containers loaded with Chilean cherries arriving in Hong Kong’s port over this period, the current slow customs clearance is a real problem, according to industry insiders. While […]
Mon 24/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Freepik/@prostooleh
Canada is facing growing shortages of fresh fruits and vegetables as border agents have begun refusing entry to unvaccinated US truckers, leading to chaos, according to a Bloomberg report. A mandate starting […]
Mon 24/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Transitex
There is currently no end in sight to the congested situation at the port of Cape Town. Delays are being caused by wind, the lack of availability of well-maintained equipment […]
Tue 11/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
USDA
Reefer container rates are forecast to climb even faster than dry cargo rates in 2022, according to Drewry’s recently published Reefer Shipping Annual Review and Forecast 2021/22 report. “As trade […]
Mon 03/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Alexandra Sautois, Eurofresh Distribution
Logistics and transportation difficulties have triggered a drop in Spain’s shipments of fruits and vegetables outside of the EU, with volumes sent to Brazil falling by 5% and to Canada […]
Wed 22/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Food prices worldwide have reached near record highs, according to a Bloomberg report. A United Nations gauge of global food prices rose by 1.2% last month, as further evidence of […]
Mon 06/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
The port of Valencia is considered a strategic hub in the Mediterranean for reefer maritime traffic.
Fri 03/12/2021 by Luis Enrique Juvinao
