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MSC highlights advantages of EBLs

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CoolTech day at Cool Logistics Global 2021. EBLs to change the game in shipping

CoolTech day at Cool Logistics Global 2021. EBLs are a game changer for the shipping industry. Millions of paper bills of lading (BL) are shipped around the world each year. Moving these documents physically is complex and time-consuming. Fortunately, the electronic bill of lading or “eBL” now offers a more efficient and secure digital alternative. 

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Using AI technology to reduce crown rot in bananas

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New AI application predicts and reduces risk of crown rot in bananas

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Delegates at Cool Logistics Global 2021 heard from the team at AgroFair and AI specialist Theofrastos Mantadelis, the founder of dimetra.eu. Theo built a new AI application to both predict and reduce the risk of crown rot in bananas. The new model has accuracy of 96%. Early results from Peru are very positive – with a 50% reduction of crown rot on arrival.

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How best to prolong quality in produce?

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How can post harvest operations reduce food waste?

Food waste is big news. On day 2 of Cool Logistics Global 2021 our panel discussed how to prolong fresh produce quality. Andy Connell moderated our panel and was joined by Deirdre Holcroft of Holcroft Postharvest Consulting and Eelke Westra of Wageningen University. In order to tackle food waste efficiently, the entire food chain must be considered. In addition, consumers should be aware of their food waste. Logistics providers need to understand what happens at the farm level.

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Electronic bill of lading more secure

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CoolTech day at Cool Logistics Global 2021. EBLs 'shaping the future of shipping'

CoolTech Day at Cool Logistics Global 2021. Electronic bills of lading are more secure and efficient. That was the view shared by the experts on our Digitalisation panel at Cool Logistics Global 2021, from 19 to 21 October. Thomas Bagge of the DCSA,  André Simha of MSC, Gadi Ruschin of WAVE BL and Fabiano Luciani and Fabio Poyer, both of BRF, were moderated by Mark Bennett of Sun International. EBLs are ‘shaping the future of shipping’ according to Simha.

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China: 100% growth in refrigerated transport by 2025

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Huge growth expected in Chinese refrigerated transport

Day two of Cool Logistics Global took place online on 20 October. Our focus was on global ports and refrigerated transport and our theme was ‘Cool Ports and Cold stores: Integrated Perishable hubs of the future’. We heard from Johannes Nanninga of Guangzhou Port, representing Port of Nansha, who spoke about the trends in the Chinese market. There are huge changes in consumer behaviour and growth in both exports and imports of perishables. Therefore Chinese refrigerated transport could grow by 100% in 2025.  Capt. Paul J. Gallie of A.P. Moller Capital discussed investment into ports in developing countries.  Ole Schack-Petersen of Broom Group outlined the company’s services. Anne Saris of Port of Rotterdam spoke about the growth of agrofood and cold storage at the port. 

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Cold chain industry consolidation

Inflation and cold chain growth drive industry consolidation

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Cold chain industry consolidation

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Cool Logistics Global 2021 took place from 19 – 21 October.  Our delegates heard how strong cold chain logistics growth has triggered market consolidation. This growth has also attracted new market entrants.

Matteo Iagatti of Rabobank and Amit Hasak of Transship discussed market consolidation, the impact of the pandemic, rising logistics costs and much more. 

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Inflation and cold chain growth drive industry consolidation

Global Shippers Forum at Cool Logistics Global 2021

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Global shippers discuss challenges and opportunities
Inflation and cold chain growth drive industry consolidation

Cool Logistics Global 2021 took place from 19 – 21 October. Our Global Shippers Forum featured Juan-Patricio Navarro of ProEcuador, David Sussman of Seafoodia, Juan Andres Ferrari of ACF Global Sourcing, Marc Evrard of BFV Belgische Fruitveiling, Stefano Di Paolo of Great White Fleet Ltd., Chiquita Brands, Chris Swartz of AJC International and our moderator was Ole Schack-Petersen of Broom Group. 

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Congestion not container shortages main cause of delays

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Congestion problems at global ports becoming worse

Cool Logistics Global 2021 took place from 19 – 21 October and our second session on day one included discussion on port delays.  Our panel of Sarah Schlueter of Hapag-Lloyd, Robert Sappio of SeaCube Containers, Andrew Lorimer of Datamar and Diego Barriga of Lancaster and Foodcareplus all agreed that congestion rather than container shortages is in fact the major cause of the delays. Perishable products in particular are often considered low value, despite high logistical costs.

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Current situation in shipping not set to improve

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Problems will continue for shipping industry
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Cool Logistics Global 2021 took place from 19 – 21 October. Speakers in our first session discussed the global outlook for shipping and logistics, with a particular focus on reefer shipping trade and trends. FreshPlaza reported on our panel discussions with Bruce Marshall of A.P Moller-Maersk, Martin Dixon of Drewry, Thomas Eskesen of Eskesen Advisories and Michel Looten of Seabury Cargo.

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