Chile: Valparaiso contingency plan offers salve amidst port strikes

The flow of ships in Chile's Port of Valparaiso has risen 36% as vessels get diverted from San Antonio.

January 22 , 2014

Chilean police arrest key port strike figure

Chilean authorities are taking their crackdown on port protests up a notch with the arrest of Sergio Vargas.

January 21 , 2014

New U.K.-Spain ferry service promises greater freight options

Brittany Ferries plans to take on giant LNG-powered passenger ships with extra freight capacity.

January 20 , 2014

U.S.: California declares drought state of emergency

California's governor has declared a state of emergency following the state's driest year.

January 20 , 2014

Chile: second week of strikes brings uncertainty to export sector

Some Chilean fruit exporters have already lost clients due to the damages inflicted by port strikes.

January 17 , 2014

U.S. Congress directs funding to fight HLB

Funding from the U.S. Congress seeks to prevent a potentially devastating threat to the citrus industry.

January 16 , 2014

Multi-continental organic technology keeps fruit fresh for longer

A U.S.-Spanish-Chilean consortium has developed a clean technology that improves fruit shelf life.

January 16 , 2014

Peru: Camposol plans avocado sourcing from new countries

Four new nations are in Camposol's sights for supplying avocados as part of a diversification scheme.

January 13 , 2014

Maersk Line announces dedicated American shipping company

Maersk Line's SeaLands will provide regional services throughout the American continent.

January 13 , 2014

Grower takes U.K. council to court over Tree Preservation Order

A berry exporter in England claims a council order has been "devastating" for his business.

January 10 , 2014