Maersk Line has processed trade’s debut shipment of papayas from Manglore in Karnataka to Jebel Ali, UAE through its container vessel- M. V. Tiger Goman. This opens up a niche cargo category of shipping non-frozen goods (Fruits) using reefers from the region (Mandya, Karnataka).
This acceptance via Mangalore port has further reduced the transportation time, resulting in cost savings along with considerable reduction in carbon footprint. This has also enabled avoiding the state border tax. Previously the transportation used to happen through JNPT or Chennai port.
Maersk Line’s fleet of reefers come along with RCM- Remote Controlled Management - a simple technology consisting of a modem, GPS, wireless SIM card and satellite link, which enables people to inspect and monitor the reefers all over the world.
”India is one of the largest producers of Papayas in the world. This breakthrough shipment is likely to allow Indian traders to reach out to newer and larger markets, helping them to enable and tap the growth potential held by the fruit export market.” Mr Franck Dedenis, Head of West Central Asia Trades said.
source: hellenicshippingnews.com
