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ports

Ports face new era of operational challenges

A 'return to normal' will be difficult, even once the pandemic is over
ports

The level of operational threats and challenges facing global ports will make a ‘return to normal’ very difficult, even once the pandemic is over. Climate change, new technologies, the threat of cyber attacks – just some of the challenges to be addressed. 

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Kiwi

Zespri uses more chartered reefer vessels

Over 177m trays of Class 1 kiwifruit exported over 2021 New Zealand season
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The 2021 New Zealand kiwifruit export campaign is drawing to a close. Disruptions to the global supply chain has seen Zespri use more chartered reefer vessels. 66 chartered vessels were used this year compared to 49 during the 2020 season.

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containers

Bottlenecks here to stay

Maritime logistics faces continued challenges with reefers in short supply
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The team from Easyfresh gives its view on the problems currently facing maritime logistics and the cold chain in particular. With reefer containers in short supply, disruption caused by COVID is here to stay for the global perishables trade.

Source:  FreshPlaza

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Korea

Korean companies to build containers in Vietnam

New venture includes Ace Engineering, manufacturer of the 'Ultra-Freezer' reefer container
Korea

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Korean state-backed ship finance provider Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC) is supporting Korean companies to build shipping containers at a factory in Vietnam. KOBC has partnered with a number of companies including Ace Engineering, which currently produces the ‘Ultra-Freezer’ specialist reefer container. 

Source:  WorldCargo News

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food market

Why global food prices are higher now than ever

UN's FAO monthly Food Price Index reports 33% global price food increase in September 2021
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Global food prices shot up nearly 33% in September 2021 compared with the same period the year before. According to this article in The Conversation, based on real prices, it is now more difficult to buy food on the international market than in almost every other year since UN record keeping began in 1961.

Source:  The Conversation

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Climate change

Agriculture in transition

COP26 saw a welcome recognition of the importance of nature and its relationship to climate change
Climate change

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COP26 saw a welcome recognition of the importance of nature and its relationship to climate change. One of the biggest discussion points at the conference was the global food system. How can it be more sustainable? What impact will extreme weather and disrupted supply chains have?

Source:  FreshtalkDaily

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Supermarket

Warnings of UK food and alcohol shortages

Industry bodies warn of food and alcohol shortages
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Food and drink distributors in the UK warn of much less choice this Christmas. Continued supply chain problems mean less consumer choice. 

Source:  BBC

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Emissions

The plan for emission-free truck refrigeration

New report from UK's Cold Chain Federation issued on industry response to UK's NetZero by 2050 target
Emissions

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The UK government’s Net Zero by 2050 target is challenging.  The Cold Chain Federation has published a new report to outline its response to the challenge of emission-free truck refrigeration. 

Source:  Global Cold Chain News

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Seafood

Russia to manufacture reefers

Russia to manufacture reefers to meet seafood logistics needs
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Russia to manufacture reefers. The nation’s Federal Agency for Fisheries has announced it will facilitate reefer production. In addition to manufacturing new reefers, the goal is to enhance the quality of seafood transported from Russia’s Far East. 

 

Source:  SeafoodSource

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