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India’s Flourishing Exports
When it comes to refrigerated exports coming from India, the United States still remains one of the country’s biggest markets. As time passed and demands increased, life-saving pharmaceutical medicines and drugs, produced throughout the South and West Indian coast have succeeded to remain the top ex…
Keeping It Cool in the USA
Without question, refrigerated commodities will most probably keep their high demand in the international market as the world is constantly on the lookout to find new ingredients and healthier foods. Whether cooled, chilled, packed, or frozen – the United States remains one of the world’s busiest ga…
Rethinking Fresh: Cold Chain Innovations
Whether it’s life-sustaining medicines that must be kept at a safe temperature or the food we put in our fridge, the cold chain is a key component in the system that protects shipments from harm and delivers to the final customers what they expect. While some commodities are transported without risk…
ZIM Australia Brings a New Kind of Cool
Australia is blessed with a natural environment suitable for growing a large range of high-quality products – from the finest dairy and freshest seafood to premium meat and delicious fruits. The citrus fruits make up most of the country’s exports, with citrus growers well placed throughout the count…
Our Insurance Frees You Up
Picture this: You’ve just sent off a shipment of berries to the other side of the world. But your cargo is suddenly exposed to a great deal of risk due to unpredictable weather conditions as it moves through numerous ports in transit, which could ultimately endanger the fruit. What needs to happen t…
The Greek Kiwifruit Harvest Kicks Off!
Greece is heading towards new records as it currently ranks fourth among widely known kiwi-exporting countries, having produced over three hundred thousand tons of the fruit annually with a constant increase and succeeding to almost double its volume since 2012. The perfect mixture of hot summers an…
The Rush for the “Green Gold”
From the diverse topography to its ideal growing conditions, Colombia is a haven for some of the world’s high-quality exotic fruits, namely the green superfood we all love – the avocado. The country is slowly emerging as the third largest avocado producer in the world, following Mexico and the Domin…
Apples’ Paradise – Meet the Sweet Italian Treasure
Italy is known for making a great impression on its visitors, but one of the country’s most surprising features is its local apples. After years when apple production was on the rise around the world, with almost 70 million tons produced annually, Italy has managed to stand out as a strategic player…
Around the World With the Citrus Fruits
With their refreshing mix of sweet and sour aroma, citrus is one of the most beloved fruits and even make up the main fruit tree crop in the world. Not only that: demand for citrus is only increasing. This is mainly due to a recent rise in awareness of their health benefits and vitamin contents. At…
The ZIMonitor Makes Headlines in Italy
At the end of May, ZIM Italia, representing global carrier ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, has hosted a one-of-a-kind meeting, joined by ZIM Italy’s VIP reefer customers. The COVID-19 epidemic has brought the world of commercial events to a near standstill, and now, finally, ZIM Italia is incredib…
Cold Chain Spotlight – The Intra-Med Reefer Trade
It’s safe to say that refrigerated shipping has always been the backbone of global trade. The world will never stop demanding food products or medicine, which is why the refrigerated sector simply doesn’t have the luxury of down time. Reefers hold a special place in the Intra-Mediterranean trade, wh…
Big Fish, Big Business – China’s Tilapia
Seafood enthusiasts enjoy a wide selection of delicacies from all around the world – from lobsters and oysters to salmon and tuna, just to name a few. In fact, over half of the seafood we eat comes from fish farming, also known as aquaculture. If you eat fish, you have probably already tried tilapia…
The Inside Scoop – Mexico’s Avocado Boom
When you think about Mexico you probably think about its abundant food supply. In fact, when it comes to the export of Mexico’s agricultural products, the country has consistently strived to provide a vast range of high-quality fruits and vegetables including fresh avocado, banana, lemon, followed b…
The Vietnamese Dragon Fruit Craze
Vietnam, which is one of Asia’s major manufacturing hubs, is also a leading global exporter of refrigerated goods. Over the last two decades, the country’s agricultural trade has experienced a fast-paced growth, with top commodities including various seafoods like catfish and shrimp, as well as Asia…
The Pharmacy of the World
In a country as large and geographically diverse as India, refrigerated transport is crucial for the safe distribution of fresh and frozen commodities. The Indian cold-chain market has gained momentum and is currently an essential part of the global supply chain industry. India, Sri Lanka, Banglades…