Maersk expands its ocean network with over 340 vessels

Once fully phased in, the ambition is to deliver a flexible, interconnected ocean network with industry-leading schedule reliability above 90%.

February 03 , 2025

Suez Canal Authority says it's ready to operate at full capacity

Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority, and others met with 23 major shipping lines and agencies to discuss the impact of returning to relative stability in the Red Sea and Bab El-Mandab region

February 03 , 2025

Mexico announces fair and sustainable agro-exports program

Through this program, the Mexican Government also aims to strengthen the country’s position in international markets, establishing it as a “global reference for sustainable and fair production and marketing of primary and agro-industrial products.”

February 03 , 2025

AvoGrey Greenskin avocados to return with increased supply

Unlike most other varieties sold in New Zealand, these avocados remain green when ripe, feature a smooth and glossy skin, and are larger with a smaller stone.

February 03 , 2025

The U.S. NRF's Supply Chain and Customs Policy Vice President 2025 retailer outlook

In a Webinar on the 2025 Trans-Pacific Shipping outlook, Jonathan Gold said retailers must keep an eye out for inflation concerns, weaker consumer confidence, and policy uncertainty in connection to trade. 

February 03 , 2025

California Citrus Mutual CEO: Reported farmworker no-shows "not industry-wide", citrus sector unimpacted

Casey Creamer spoke to Freshfruitportal.com about the state's labor issues amidst deportation threats from the current administration.

February 03 , 2025

Increase in insect detections in avocado packing houses in Mexico worries California growers

APHIS acknowledges that “the number of recent interceptions is notable given the infrequency of such interceptions over the program's history.”

January 31 , 2025

Chile: New phytosanitary inspection site inaugurated for fruit destined for the United States

This is located in the Atacama Region, one of the key areas for producing Chilean table grapes destined for the U.S. market under the Systems Approach protocol.

January 31 , 2025

Kenyan Fuerte and Pinkerton avocado shipments to begin in February

The decision comes after the country's Agriculture and Food Authority conducted a crop survey that indicated sufficient volumes of both varieties are available for sea export.

January 31 , 2025

GreenTech Americas 2025: Pioneering the future of horticulture

January 31 , 2025