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Shipping South African Citrus? Here’s All You Need to Know About Keeping It Fresh
ZIM has experienced a remarkable growth in volumes, with a 20% increase over the past two years. However, the current season has encountered an unexpected setback due to unfavorable weather conditions in the northern regions. These climatic challenges have had a significant impact on the size and co…
Bringing the Best of New Zealand to Global Markets
New Zealand is home to a rich agriculture industry and has a reputation for its high-value diverse market that offers a range of products distributed both within the country and exported globally. We had the opportunity to talk with Tarryn Van Greuning about the region’s renowned agricultural indust…
Chilling for Change – Advancing Sustainability for a Greener Climate-Managed Cold Chain
Refrigerated containers can handle all types of refrigerated or climate sensitive cargo, from fresh fruits, frozen meat, to chilled produce and medical supplies. With the shipping industry constantly facing new challenges, one of the most pressing issues is finding ways to reduce vessel fuel usage a…
Pharma Industry Outlook: What’s Next for the Leading US Sector
The pharmaceutical industry in the United States is a powerhouse of innovation and one of the largest in the world. In fact, the USA is among the world’s largest producers and exporters of pharmaceutical products, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. Although many associate the pharm…
The ZIM Colibri Xpress has set sail!
The West Coast of South America stands out as one of the most thriving refrigerated markets in Latin America, with over 100,000 TEUs transported globally. Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia are the primary driving forces behind this market, thanks to the region’s diverse range of fruits, vegetables,…
Fruitful Opportunities at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022
When an opportunity to finally meet our customers face to face at one of Asia’s largest fresh fruit conferences comes by, we grab it! It was an honor to participate in this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica trade show in Bangkok, Thailand. The event marked a huge success and exceeded all expectations, wit…
India’s Flourishing Exports
When it comes to refrigerated exports coming from India, the United States still remains one of the country’s biggest markets. As time passed and demands increased, life-saving pharmaceutical medicines and drugs, produced throughout the South and West Indian coast have succeeded to remain the top ex…
Keeping It Cool in the USA
Without question, refrigerated commodities will most probably keep their high demand in the international market as the world is constantly on the lookout to find new ingredients and healthier foods. Whether cooled, chilled, packed, or frozen – the United States remains one of the world’s busiest ga…
Rethinking Fresh: Cold Chain Innovations
Whether it’s life-sustaining medicines that must be kept at a safe temperature or the food we put in our fridge, the cold chain is a key component in the system that protects shipments from harm and delivers to the final customers what they expect. While some commodities are transported without risk…
ZIM Australia Brings a New Kind of Cool
Australia is blessed with a natural environment suitable for growing a large range of high-quality products – from the finest dairy and freshest seafood to premium meat and delicious fruits. The citrus fruits make up most of the country’s exports, with citrus growers well placed throughout the count…
Our Insurance Frees You Up
Picture this: You’ve just sent off a shipment of berries to the other side of the world. But your cargo is suddenly exposed to a great deal of risk due to unpredictable weather conditions as it moves through numerous ports in transit, which could ultimately endanger the fruit. What needs to happen t…
The Greek Kiwifruit Harvest Kicks Off!
Greece is heading towards new records as it currently ranks fourth among widely known kiwi-exporting countries, having produced over three hundred thousand tons of the fruit annually with a constant increase and succeeding to almost double its volume since 2012. The perfect mixture of hot summers an…
The Rush for the “Green Gold”
From the diverse topography to its ideal growing conditions, Colombia is a haven for some of the world’s high-quality exotic fruits, namely the green superfood we all love – the avocado. The country is slowly emerging as the third largest avocado producer in the world, following Mexico and the Domin…
Apples’ Paradise – Meet the Sweet Italian Treasure
Italy is known for making a great impression on its visitors, but one of the country’s most surprising features is its local apples. After years when apple production was on the rise around the world, with almost 70 million tons produced annually, Italy has managed to stand out as a strategic player…
Around the World With the Citrus Fruits
With their refreshing mix of sweet and sour aroma, citrus is one of the most beloved fruits and even make up the main fruit tree crop in the world. Not only that: demand for citrus is only increasing. This is mainly due to a recent rise in awareness of their health benefits and vitamin contents. At…