Sector | Logistics
Global air freight disrupted as capacity tightens and rates rise
World Container Index - 09 Apr:
World Container Index increased 1% to $2,309 per 40ft container
Fresh vegetables from China reach Kazakhstan in 12 hours
India's cold chain for fresh produce starts connecting the dots
“The Middle East crisis is not just testing produce, it's testing quality control too”
Egypt ends Suez Canal discount for large containerships
UAE airlifts over 3,000 tons of produce from India for Vishu demand
Suspension of Iranian exports to Gulf markets is an opportunity for Egyptian citrus
Protect the journey, not just the fruit
“Good post-harvest practice is about protecting all the work that has already gone into the fruit"
Freight rates rise as fuel supply and shipping routes tighten
Emergency fuel surcharge extended on Mediterranean and Black Sea routes
"A logistical advantage for the Italian competition"
Polish apples struggling in Egypt due to higher prices
U.S. tomato prices rise due to tariffs and higher fuel costs
New Zealand fruit growers face cyclone risk
African blueberry exports shift to value under logistics pressure
African air cargo demand rises on produce exports
UK growers face rising input costs and margin pressure
China uses drones to deliver vegetables from field to market
Container market volatile in Q1 as route disruptions persist
Antonio García, Volanti Cargo: "Such a tailor-made service cannot be offered by large multinationals".
New Spanish company specializes in air freight of perishable goods between South America and Europe
Hong Kong Fresh Lane boosts global export access
New Zealand kiwifruit sector adjusts to rising fuel costs
Kaliningrad imports 12,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables in 2026
Thailand seizes 1.6 tons of drugs hidden in cabbage shipment
Indian onion exports to Gulf fall 45% as freight costs rise
Oil prices fall after US-Iran's conditional two-week ceasefire agreement
Kazakhstan negotiates increased vegetable imports from Uzbekistan
Brazilian fruit exports face logistics disruption
"Coop Norway contract drives growth in fresh produce transport business"
Kotra Logistics moves into former The Greenery premises in Bleiswijk
Increasing presence in European market
“Our ethylene products support uniform fruit ripening across the globe”
February exports continue to outperform imports at the Port of Oakland
Israel export disruptions halt herb, citrus, and avocado shipments
IFPA briefing highlights supply chain risks for fresh produce sector
Australian fruit and vegetable prices set to rise on higher fuel costs
Indian exporters face freight hikes of up to US$1,000 per container
William Zirebwa - Takura
Zimbabwean grower-exporter takes the next step in its exporting journey
Tasmanian produce sector hit by rising fuel and freight costs
U.S. and European supply chains face cost and trade pressures
Bangladeshi vegetable exports hit by freight at US$3.50 per kg
U.S. growers face rising costs from fuel and fertiliser shortages
Freight rate volatility rises but remains below Covid levels
Russia increases direct banana imports from Ecuador
Photo report
Preview of Kivits Ridderkerk 2 cold store
South African stone fruit delayed with 167 containers at sea
Australia cuts fuel excise by 32 cents per litre to ease costs
Airfreight rates surge up to 95% on capacity and fuel costs
Daniël Bosman – Werda Cargo
Freight forwarder foresees steady diesel supply as fruit exports ramp up in May
Uzbekistan increases fresh fruit exports to Saudi Arabia
South Africa cuts fuel levy by R3 per litre to ease agricultural costs
Bangladesh agro exports decline as shipping disruptions hit trade
China expands rail cold chain for Thai durian imports via Laos
Brazilian fruit exports brace for higher freight costs as season nears
Eagle service connects Oceania with the Americas and Caribbean
Karachi transshipment volumes surge as cargo is rerouted to Pakistan
Looking closer at fruit shipments and the war in the Middle East
Kenya expands cold-chain and cargo capacity at JKIA
South Africa's export season starts under pressure from logistics costs
South Africa awards Durban port concessions for produce exports
Philippines deploys trucks to ease Benguet vegetable oversupply
Australian banana growers face $1.5m weekly hit from rising freight costs
Indian onion prices fall below cost as exports decline
Shipping fuel costs rise as Brent crude exceeds US$108 per barrel
Brazil secures Turkey route to maintain agricultural exports
Belgian carriers warn of bankruptcy wave amid Middle East unrest
“We simply don’t have the margin to absorb rising diesel costs”
Pakistan waives banking requirements for exports via Iran route
Vietnamese cashew exports disrupted by shipping constraints
Cyprus potato exports hit by higher shipping costs and harvest delays
Philippine banana and pineapple exports at risk from higher freight costs
Brazilian fruit exports face rising freight costs ahead of peak season
South African citrus exports face diesel supply risks
China increases fruit and vegetable exports via Khorgos crossing
Daniela Aguirre, Fruit Freshi:
"Stone fruit season starts slowly as demand for overseas top fruit also lags"
Gulf cargo shifts to land routes as regional shipping still disrupted
EU funding targets Durban upgrades for South Africa fruit exports
"Fresh produce margins are too sensitive for logistics to ignore"
Global port congestion and delays disrupt trade flows
Senegalese mango exporters face EU pest rules and rising costs
HHLA container volumes rise 5.4% to 6.3 million TEU in 2025
Pakistan approves fruit and vegetable exports to Gulf markets
Hapag-Lloyd reports USD 1.0 billion earnings in 2025
Australian vegetable plantings cut 30% as input costs rise
Kuwait launches supply corridor with 4.5 ton shipment
Global shipping rates rise as oil prices drive fuel surcharges
UAE retailers shift supply routes as Hormuz disruption raises costs
Brazil highlights maritime security as Santos handles 29.6% of trade
"Risk surcharges are suffocating us"
U.S. ag groups seek removal of phosphate fertilizer import duties
Supplier introduces 6% price increase and 3% surcharge
India introduces logistics relief for delayed export cargo
New Zealand transport disruptions threaten horticulture supply chains
South African apple and pear exports expand despite logistics challenges
Israeli fertiliser and packaging costs surge due to supply disruptions
Malaga port expands Latin America fruit trade links
Australian vegetable supply at risk as growers reconsider planting
Software benefits banana importers:
“Thanks to FIPS, delayed cargo ships are immediately centrally displayed"
Moldovan fruit exports to Middle East disrupted by shipping delays
Lázaro Cárdenas port expands capacity with new terminal phases
ESC webinar: Rising fuel prices and route diversions put pressure on global logistics
"Like during the pandemic, a problem can quickly escalate"
Peruvian blueberry sector faces rising logistics costs and route disruptions
India resumes fruit exports to Gulf, but logistics disruptions persist
Filipino banana exports to the Middle East at risk from trade disruptions
South African fruit sector faces trade and logistics challenges
South African fruit export costs surge as Middle East routes tighten
Maersk reroutes vessels via Cape due to Red Sea constraints
Australian air freight faces higher costs as jet fuel prices rise
Australian carrot exports disrupted as Middle East shipping halts
Kenyan avocado exporters test shipments due to Red Sea delays
Middle East tensions disrupt fertilizer supply for potatoes in Europe
Corrugated cardboard emerges as a logistical alternative to wooden pallets in exports from Costa Rica
Savannah prepares for citrus imports with expanded cold chain
Emirates adds India freighters, capacity up 3,000 tons weekly
Middle East conflict puts global fresh fruit logistics to the test
Brazilian truckers consider strike as diesel prices rise
Cosco Shipping Ports throughput up 6.2% in 2025
Air freight from India to Gulf sustains produce supply during disruptions
Panama Canal traffic rises as Hormuz disruption shifts routes
Middle East conflict cuts air cargo capacity and drives rate increases
Namibia tests avocado exports from Zambia via Walvis Bay
Rwandan avocado exports hit by Middle East flight disruptions
Kenyan avocado exporters fear a repeat of the 2024 season
Annual import and export figures: EU vs. global markets
Iran bans fruit and vegetable exports
South African fruit exports redirected as Middle East disruptions continue
Australian fuel shortages disrupt fruit harvest and logistics
Hungary urges EU to lift fertilizer tariffs as costs rise
Philippines launches US$800 million South Luzon container terminal
South Africa launches container forum to improve logistics efficiency
