Skyrocketing North American fruit and vegetable imports are coming from many sources.
The first-ever Global Produce & Floral Show (GPFS) burst onto the scene in Orlando Oct. 27-29.
USDA’s “U.S. Agricultural Projections” report, published in February 2021, shows a 2019 value of $22.9 billion for fresh fruits and vegetables imported to the U.S.
Produce imports into the United States have been growing and now account for roughly half of the country’s total consumption.
To better manage fruit arrivals, Kopke said, “We need to move to breakbulk ships.” Fifty years ago, the Chilean business started with breakbulk service, which declined as container lines came in and offered lower freight rates. As competition decreased, container rates doubled and even tripled. Now, Kopke bemoans, “We pay more and have no service.”
Texas’ seaports enjoy a variety of project cargo. That’s a broad industry category. Along Texas’ Gulf Coast, though, there are a couple dominant trades.
South Texas’ economic growth is booming in large part because of the NAFTA treaty, in Dante Galeazzi’s view.
International trade through the Port of Brownsville, TX, is booming.
Established and steady within the busyness of pharmaceutical industry logistical challenges is Amerijet.
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