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SOHAR Port & Freezone expansion paves way for world’s mega ships

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Sohar Port & Freezone expansion paves way for world's mega ships

If the proposed expansion of the Sohar Port & Freezone goes ahead, it will establish the country’s status as a supply chain and logistics hub, by enabling it to welcome the world’s largest vessels in port, according to Hutchison Ports.

The proposal will form a key part of the Omar Vision 2040 and in conversation with Port Technology International, a spokesperson for Hutchison Ports Sohar said that the expansion is part of a wider strategy to place Oman on the map as home to some of the world’s most important international ports.

As well as creating local jobs and hopefully attracting foreign investment, the proposal will see the port capable of welcoming the world’s largest shipping lines with fleets of 23,000 TEU vessels. 

Source: Port Technology International

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If 2020 exposed the global food supply chain’s vulnerability, what is in store for 2021?

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If 2020 exposed the global food supply chain’s vulnerability, what is in store for 2021?

The pandemic shows no signs of slowing, even with the prospect of a global vaccine rollout on the horizon. The conditions created by it will continue to shape how we choose, consume and make food. But, what does that mean in practice? In short, local supply chains, less labour-intensive methods of production and a more discerning consumer base.

Improved shelf life, taste and pesticide-free growing practices could drive consumer demand for produce grown in controlled environments as trends for 2021 emerge. 

Source: Food Logistics

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Refrigerated trade reaches new record, led by growth in demand in China

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Refrigerated Trade reaches new record, led by growth in demand in China

11th annual reefer analysis by Dynamar Shipping Information and Consultancy indicates worldwide refrigerated trade volumes reached a new high of 169.2 million in 2019.

The demand growth in China was reflected in the provisional figures, which indicated Chinese meat imports had risen by around 46% year-on-year. Strong growth was also reported in fishery products and fruit, while other major growth areas for refrigerated trade included Ecuador, with banana exports increasing once more, Brazil, on the back of strong meat exports and South Africa.

Source: Hellenic Shipping News

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Can PM’s call for Brits to eat fish save the UK fishing industry post Brexit?

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Can PM’s call for Brits to eat fish save the UK fishing industry post Brexit?

Calls for ‘Eat British Fish Campaign’ deemed too little, too late by UK fishing industry leaders.

Barrie Deas, chief executive of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, said fishing communities were “very disappointed” with the post-Brexit trade deal signed by Mr Johnson.

This gave “free access” to EU fleets to fish in UK waters, he added, but without “securing revised quota shares that would reflect the UK’s new status as an independent coastal state”.

He did, however, welcome the idea of a buy-British campaign.

Source: BBC News

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Global round-up report on the banana industry

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Global round-up report on the banana industry

The banana industry has been seeing many ups and downs so far this year, and Hugo Castro of GinaFruit does not expect this pattern to change anytime soon. He says: “The hurricanes in Central America at the end of last year greatly reduced the banana supplies coming from Guatemala and Honduras, and this has been putting pressure on the market.”

What are the leading news stories across the banana industry right now? This useful global round-up will bring you up to speed.

Source: Fresh Plaza

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Impact of Brexit already estimated to have cost fresh produce sector 49 million pounds

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Impact of Brexit already estimated to have cost fresh produce sector 49 million pounds

New operational procedures, inspections and bureaucracy required amount to approximately 400 Euros per truck as EU exporters struggle to adapt.

The EU exports over 3.2 million tons of fresh fruit and vegetables to the UK yearly, representing 40 percent of the UK’s internal demand. The staged introduction of UK controls is also helping the sector to adapt to new border customs and phytosanitary checks. So far this has prevented the “worst-case scenario’ of chaos and long lines at the EU-UK border affecting the quality of perishable trade. However, the sector is already facing significant additional costs through the need for new operational procedures, inspections and bureaucracy.

Source: FPC Freshtalk Daily

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Chilean ports steam ahead with port worker vaccination process in Latam region

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Chilean ports steam ahead with port worker vaccination process in Latam region

Chilean sanitary authorities recognise port workers as ‘keyworkers’ and ‘essential personnel’, ensuring they are a priority group for vaccination against coronavirus – recognition of the important role they play in keeping trade moving.

It is important to give visibility to these countries where there is recognition to port workers, and Chile has stood out within Latin America for leading the vaccination process in the region, inoculating essential personnel since December 2020, starting with health front-line workers, a campaign that went on through January 2021. Starting in February the Health Ministry began the massive vaccination process for the entire population, prioritizing the elderly and other essential workers not related to the health front-line, among which are the port workers of the country.

Source: MundoMaritimo

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MSC breaks its reefer record in 2020

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MSC breaks its reefer record in 2020

With over 1.9 million reefer containers moved in 2020, MSC broke its previous record of 1.8 million, set in 2019 – ‘another successful year’ for its reefer services, led largely by demand for medicine shipments under temperature-controlled conditions.

The increased capacity has helped service the high volumes of trade activity between Europe and Asia, boosting the trade of food, drinks, pharmaceuticals and other chilled and frozen products.

Giuseppe Prudente, MSC Global Chief Logistics Officer, said, “Reefer containers and temperature-controlled solutions have gained popularity over the course of 2020.

“At MSC, our customers remain our top priority and we’re glad that we’ve been able to keep their reefer operations functioning amid the pandemic.

“The growing demand has also opened up new market possibilities, which we have been able to support thanks to our continual investment in the best technologies for refrigerated transport solutions.”

Source: Port Technology International

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Major global ports gear up for worldwide distribution of new COVID-19 vaccines

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Cold storage construction heats up amid COVID-19 pandemic

Port group PSA International, whose global network encompasses over 50 locations in 26 countries prepares to play a significant role in the worldwide distribution of those vaccines that can now be transported via sea freight due to their longer shelf life and less stringent temperature controls.

The first COVID-19 vaccines to be authorised by major governments and organizations have largely been transported by air, but this appears set to change as new vaccines come on stream.

Some of the vaccines currently in use, such as the version produced by Pfizer, require storage temperatures of under -70°C and have a shelf life of 35 days under these conditions..

Source: trans.info

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Cold storage construction heats up amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Cold storage construction heats up amid COVID-19 pandemic

With a growing number of items that need to be kept at a cool or even freezing temperature, the cold storage business is now booming as vaccines, fresh and frozen foods need to be maintained at the correct temperature.

In addition to large regional facilities, owners and developers are building micro fulfillment centers, said Matt Hirsch, president of Primus Builders. While these smaller structures further reduce the distance between the product and the end customer, they aren’t replacing regional ones.

“There still needs to be regional distribution centers to supply the micro fulfillment centers,” he said.

Future projects could also include conversions of a portion of grocery stores into micro fulfillment facilities, according to Hirsch.

“You have to be close to where people are in order to meet the demand,” he said.

Source: Construction Dive

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