India exported over 1,000 tons of mangoes using passenger flights.
India exported over 1,000 tons of mangoes on passenger flights between March and May 2026, including varieties such as Alphonso and Kesar, to international destinations like London, New York,

South Africa and the Netherlands are focusing on reducing food losses in the fruit export chain.
Food loss in South Africa's fruit sector is affecting both domestic supply chains and exports to Europe, with cold-chain disruptions, transport delays, and port congestion reducing fruit quality

"Pierwsze greckie arbuzie sprzedają się mocno"
The first Greek watermelons were unloaded at Fruta Rosa International this week. "These Samanta watermelons have arrived at an excellent time. Due to the hot weather, demand is extremely high,"

Bas van der Waal says goodbye to the fresh produce industry.
Yesterday, Bas van der Waal was honored with a farewell reception hosted by Marni Fruit at 't Waaltje in Heerjansdam. The high regard for Bas was evident as even a customer from Estonia flew in

A new packaging solution based on cubes from India focuses on reducing wasted space in fresh produce transportation.
Indian fresh produce exporters are facing increasing pressure to increase the volume of their products while reducing costs. They are navigating crowded cold chains and looking for ways to use

Belarus has detained 80 tons of pears that were destined for Russia.
Customs authorities in Belarus have detained over 80 tons of pears that were being illegally transported to Russia since the beginning of the month. The State Customs Committee reported that three

"Duza cena za mango dostarczane drogą lotniczą, bardziej stabilne ceny dla tych dostarczanych drogą morską"
The current mango market is marked by a crucial shift between the production regions in South America and West Africa, notably in terms of the transportation dynamics by air and sea. In the air

Kashmir growers are requesting refrigerated rail transport for shipping their fruit.
Fruit growers in Kashmir have requested Northern Railway to expedite the implementation of temperature-controlled cargo solutions and enhance rail logistics infrastructure to enhance the

Street fruit vendors in India are now using AI-powered deliveries instead of sourcing wholesale produce before dawn.
Getting up at 3 a.m. to walk 30-40 km to the nearby wholesale market or mandi, then negotiating with 12-13 traders for just one type of fruit, followed by sorting, loading, and transporting it

The China-Laos Railway facilitates the transportation of Southeast Asian durians into China.
The China-Laos Railway is being utilized as a logistics route for transporting tropical fruit shipments from Southeast Asia to China. This supports the flow of durian during the peak harvest

"Koszty transportu lotniczego dla produktów takich jak groszek cukrowy wzrosły o 50 procent" "Airlines raise air freight charges by 50 per cent for products like mangetout peas"
To ADW Fresh Trade, the period around Easter was very busy. This was not only because of the Easter sales rush, but also due to significant disruptions in air freight caused by the conflict in

China and Southeast Asia's fruit trade is set to benefit from improved cold chain rail transport connections.
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Brazilian fruit exports are preparing for increased freight costs as the season approaches.
Brazil's fruit export sector has, up to now, managed to avoid the full impact of increasing freight costs associated with the conflict in the Middle East, as most shipments are concentrated in the

Transportation crisis: Sicily ready to strike, fruit and vegetable supply chain in distress
The national logistic system is under pressure again, and once more, the fruit and vegetable supply chain is at risk of bearing the brunt, as it heavily relies on efficient transportation.

Russia has rejected shipments of pomelo and pears due to labeling violations.
On March 19-20, 2026, Russian authorities banned the transit of a fruit shipment in the Kurgan region due to labeling violations. Inspectors discovered that a 16.2-ton shipment of Chinese pomelos,

The conflict in the Middle East is challenging the global fresh fruit logistics.
Salix Fruits is closely monitoring the potential impacts of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on global fresh produce trade. Despite stable demand for fresh fruit, the company has

Salix Fruits highlights three important factors to monitor in the conflict in the Middle East.
Salix Fruits, an import-export company, is closely monitoring the potential impacts of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the global fresh produce trade. Despite stable demand

"This is the best time for China in Europe, as there is currently no ginger from Brazil"
Brazil is preparing for a ginger campaign with increased supply, despite facing competition from China, logistical uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions impacting transportation costs in the

The Iran conflict is still causing disruptions to the transportation of South African fruit.
South African fruit exporters are still experiencing significant disruptions in the Middle East due to the conflict in Iran, with approximately 90 per cent of shipments to the region by sea being

Russia blocks shipment of four tons of nuts and dried fruits to Belarus
Inspectors from Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor intercepted the export of approximately four tons of nuts and dried fruits from Russia to Belarus. The truck transporting the goods was halted on March

The first next-generation Snow-class reefer vessel has been delivered for the fruit transport fleet.
Cool Carriers has received the first ship in a new series of specialized reefer carriers built by Kitanihon Shipbuilding in Japan. The vessel, named Snow Flower, was delivered on March 4. The new

Spain continues to export the majority of its fruits and vegetables by road.
In 2025, Spain exported 12.6 million tons of fruits and vegetables by road, which represented 95% of the total exports that reached 13.2 million tonnes. Sea transport was the second most common

Egyptian orange exports to the Gulf and Asia are still ongoing via different transportation routes.
The war in Iran that occurred in 2026 started at a very sensitive time for Egypt's orange export campaign. Egyptian exporters were anticipating an increase in exports to the Asian market in early

The mango exporter is exploring all possibilities to transport the fruit to Dubai.
"The situation in the Middle East presents us with a major crisis," says Cobus Redelinghuys, managing director of Rederberg Estates in Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga. They are currently packing the final

Road transport is the main mode of transportation for exporting fresh produce from Spain.
The majority of fresh fruit and vegetables in Spain are still transported by truck, accounting for 95 percent of the country's total exports.More. Go to the article