Sector | Logistics
December update shows tightening U.S. freight conditions
$50M Uzbek-Russian agro-logistics hub launched in Kuva district
Charles Gantz – Anlin Shipping
A fixed point amid grape shipment turmoil
Pakistan and Afghanistan halt fruit trade as border remains closed
China receives first seaborne Chilean cherries of 2025
Lufthansa and Swiss units align cargo operations
Cocaine seized in refrigerated container at Port Botany
Red Sea ceasefire shifts pressure onto breakbulk shipping
Fresh CPK could reshape Poland’s horticultural logistics
The Chilean fruit export season begins for refrigerated shipments to the U.S.
Mexican Army and National Guard continuously monitor the lemon route in Tierra Caliente
China receives first 1,100 ton cherry shipment from Chile
Spain adds new shipping route to Canada
Switzerland:
Refrigerated transport company Geisseler AG celebrates its 70th anniversary
Pakistan potato prices collapse after Afghan border closure
Latin American fruit shipments to move to Dunkirk in 2026
Alain Tulpin, Tulpin Group:
"Egyptian strawberry season off to a strong start, but aircraft availability remains scarce"
Yusuf Bidi on his company’s relocation from Düsseldorf to Hilden:
"We had to overcome the wholesale market mentality"
South Africa prosecutes cargo shipping price-fixing case
Drewry Airfreight Price Index climbed 13% from October
Spot container rates increased 6% in last two weeks of November
Rotterdam Port accelerates fruit and vegetable inspections
Morocco–UK sea route launches for fresh produce shipments
Smart ports shift to AI and sensor-driven operations
Nicolás Michelini, Quelen Fruit:
Chile expects fewer cherries but better sizes this season
Higher supply brings prices for Egyptian strawberries down
Ghana road upgrades expected to lower farm-to-market costs
UAE trade deal boosts New Zealand produce exports
Tanzania starts long-delayed Bagamoyo port project
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan expand “green corridor” for fresh fruits and vegetables
Brazil plans fruit export return through Suape port
India approves pilot shipments of Chilean fruit with cold treatment during transit
South African table grape season gains early momentum
Pakistani fruit and vegetable prices surge after Afghan trade halt
Myanmar melon exports to China remain limited
Guyana plans direct fresh produce flights to CARICOM states
Mexican mandarin prices climb more than 20%
Egypt expands strawberry air freight capacity to Europe
Nepali orange growers struggle with transport access
Goa packhouse to boost Dharwad mango exports
Industry appreciates Transnet's purchase of second batch of new gantries
Amplified harbour winds prevent the loading of South Africa's fruit in Cape Town
Egypt opens US$500 million Suez Canal expansion
India’s Sopore fruit mandi reports US$120 million losses
ZIM Shipping reports sharp drop in Q3 2025 earnings
Pakistan markets face shortages after Afghan border shutdown
European carriers report higher Q3 volumes but lower rates
Mexico starts construction of refrigerated avocado logistics hub
Martín Toro, San Clemente:
"Investing in improving a good Santina is more effective than betting on unproven new varieties"
Lebanon expects Saudi market to reopen for farm exports
Morocco launches new sea link to UK for fresh produce
Samskip launches new Morocco to Europe shortsea service
Primafrio renews its fleet with 250 Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin trucks
Bangladesh signs US$550 million deal for new container terminal
Morocco may open Nador West Med port ahead of schedule
Complaints in Morocco over slow operations at the port of Algeciras
One Frio launches European cold storage platform after seven acquisitions
Paper ‘New Wholesale Market Generation: Transport links between cities via wholesale markets’
"Megacities require markets to be connected locally and globally"
Joost Debeuckelaere: "A challenging potato year ahead"
Waltson Chips take to the skies with Brussels Airlines collaboration
CMA CGM reports Q3 revenue drop during volatile trade conditions
Geopolitics reshapes 2026 global fruit trade
Ethiopian carrier launches Chile–China cherry flights
Hapag-Lloyd reports 9% volume growth and lower earnings
World Container Index - 13 Nov:
World Container Index decreased 5% to $1,859 per 40ft container
Natalie King - Vitafresh Produce:
"Vitafresh can step in, assess the condition, and find the right outlet fast"
South African inland port aims to ease Durban produce logistics
AD Ports Group posts highest net profit since 2022 listing
Ghanaian onion traders report US$217,000 spoilage
Valparaiso begins cherry export season with the Cherry Express service
Chile launches new air route to ship cherries to China
Cecilia de la Espriella, ProPanama:
"Panama exports with a 10% tariff to the U.S., which makes it a strategic hub for re-export"
AD Ports Group appoints Jochen Thewes to lead Logistics Cluster
Pakistan blocks Afghan fruit imports via Iran
Imported fruits and vegetables monitored across Russian regions in October
“Demand for reliable Belgian tomatoes remains strong in winter”
First all-electric truck in Belgium’s horticulture sector arrives at Tomeco
Durban airfreight volumes rise on produce exports
MSC adds direct Cape Town call on Iroko service
NY–NJ freight forwarders and brokers group names Lars Jensen 2026 Person of the Year
Russia extends rail freight discounts for Uzbek and Tajik produce
Peru expands avocado exports through Callao port
Iceland’s Eimskip reports lower Q3 2025 earnings
Australia keeps interstate curbs on Tasmanian potato trade
Scandal over illegal agricultural subsidies worth millions shakes Greece
Cold storage and rail projects boost KwaZulu-Natal citrus exports
India and New Zealand to launch direct flights by 2028
Torkham border closure causes over US$100 million in trade losses
Florida provider of distribution services expands into custom bagging
Egypt’s Suez Canal welcomes largest vessel in two years
Uzbekistan fruit and vegetable freight to Russia rises
Iván Vílchez, APEM:
"Peru expects a 15% decrease in mango production in this new season"
Ethiopia begins duty cuts under AfCFTA trade deal
“We’re introducing a single-use real-time monitoring solution for perishable goods transport”
South Africa citrus exports up 22% in 2025
Security concerns increase transit time between Agadir and Bamako
Greenhouse grower closes distribution center and opens one in different state
Alessandro Pataro, Ananas Panama SA:
"Air exports offer a chance to differentiate Panamanian pineapple in Europe"
Bangladeshi onion prices surge following delayed imports
Tay Ninh expands Halal produce exports to Middle East
Bangladesh resumes apple imports from India after eight years
Chile’s cherry exports rely on precise logistics to reach Asia
DP World San Antonio expects to move over 12.8 million cherry boxes in the 2025-2026 season
India to build mango export hub at Keshod Airport
MSC fleet capacity surpasses 7 million TEU globally
China boosts fruit and vegetable exports via Manzhouli border crossing
China’s Pingxiang port boosts Thai fruit exports with faster rail links
Traceable Mexican mango shipments launched for U.S. market
Maersk lifts 2025 outlook after Q3 profit of US$1.3 billion
The analysis of Gregorio Pagni (Alimentari Ortofrutticoli ABC)
Pineapples - less volumes and more issues
HelloContainer shifts from digital forwarder to virtual booking agent
"We facilitate the rate agreements customers make with carriers and freight forwarders"
Cold-chain investment supports Gambia’s fresh produce exports
Afghanistan to export fresh produce through Uzbekistan air route
Rio Grande do Norte to export melons to Indonesia and Malaysia
NSW farmers urge road upgrades to improve regional safety
Ongoing Pakistan border closure halts Afghanistan fruit exports
INFLEX Project comes to an end
"Minimizing food losses and enhancing consumer perception to boost the value of Belgian fruit"
Lidl tests a mobile supermarket in rural Hungary
"Not only transport support, but also warehousing"
Group-GTS opens new logistics hub in Genk
CCO Marc van Haaren of Shypple:
"If the Red Sea becomes navigable again, we must watch out for congestion in European ports"
Jeroen van Leijsen, Hermus International:
"With four new trucks, our fleet will grow to nearly 50 vehicles next year"
Pablo Quirós, Tubertico:
"Spain and France are our main targets, and cassava is our calling card"
Pakistani produce prices stay high despite official cuts
C.H. Robinson lifts 2026 profit target amid freight downturn
LATAM Cargo expands Europe–South America flights
Carrier reliability gap widens in global container shipping
Steve Alaerts, Foodcareplus: "Our industry is prepared to handle strikes"
"Logistical flexibility keeps supply chains moving even in uncertain times"
Peru will end the year with 760,000 tons of grape exports
Cosco Shipping Ports reports Q3 throughput and revenue growth
