Specialized logistics media indicate that demand for container shipping is receding in Europe and the United States as a result of the inflationary spiral and uncertainty generated by the current international political and economic context. Moreover, the fleet of inactive or 'standby' container ships is at its highest level since the second quarter of 2020.
“The global macroeconomic situation is shrinking demand for shipping, which should push prices down sooner or later. We trust prices will remain at competitive levels for fruit exporters, so that they can fulfill their international commitments and maintain the reputation of our country as a food power," stated the president of the Association of Exporters of Chile (ASOEX), Ivan Marambio.
“Shipping companies are our partners in the export process and we are working in an aligned manner. We are confident that, together, we'll be able to adequately meet the logistical challenges of the sector. In fact, we are already working on a plan, which proposes 12 measures to the Government, that include actions to improve the management and operation of port terminals during the high season,” Marambio emphasized. Along these lines, "there is no justification for maintaining high prices."
"According to calculations of the National Society of Agriculture, during the last year, fruit growers paid more than 635 million extra dollars in maritime transport due to the rise in costs. We hope this situation changes this season because we can not continue to exacerbate the logistics crisis," stated Jorge Valenzuela, the president of Fedefruta.
Source: simfruit.cl