Truck strike may cool growth in Nestle, Vina Concha exports from Chile September 3, 2020 Chilean exports of food and beverages have been disrupted by a truckers’ strike which has caused port backlogs at San Antonio. The port accounted for 28.3% of all containerized exports from Chile in the 12 months to June 30 after a 1.8% year over year increase. Strike action can cause signific... Read more →
Panjiva Daily: CMA-CGM and Maersk’s sour pill, paying BMW’s price and Dole’s fruit tariff potential September 26, 2018 Supply chain costs are set to rise as CMA-CGM and Maersk seek to pass on the price of sulfur emission regulations to customers. China-U.S. tariffs are already hurting BMW – they’ll need to pass cost pressures back upstream. China’s duties on U.S. fruit provides an opportunity for Dole. Also: K... Read more →
Del Monte Rides Fresh Fruit Boom While Dole Has China Tariff Opportunity September 25, 2018 Fresh Del Monte has commissioned six new container vessels to take advantage of the surging growth in U.S. imports of fresh fruits. That follows a 10% increase in U.S. imports of fruit and vegetables by sea in the 12 months to August 31, an acceleration from 5% in the prior three years. An 18%... Read more →