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Perishable
Logistics

Main export destinations for Maersk
remain the Middle East and Southeast
Asia with stable demand in U.S. and Conference that matters – fresh and cool Conference that matters – fresh and fruitful
European markets. "On the import side,
India shows an increasing appetite for MARCH APRIL
fresh produce, particularly apples and 31 2025 01 2025
citrus, while exotic fruits, though primarily
moved by air freight due to volume and
shelf-life considerations, are gaining
traction in the market," adds Agarwal. specialised facilities, including dedicated Nairobi, Kenya
Customers in India have been very rooms for various product categories
enthusiastic about Cathay Fresh, such as meat, fish, flowers, fruits and
according to Tom Owen, Cathay Cargo vegetables. This tailored approach
Director. "Up to September, we have ensures the highest standards of hygiene
recorded a 50 percent increase in handling and product integrity by preventing
volume in 2024 compared to 2023. As our cross-contamination between different
capacity has progressively resumed over perishable goods. SAVE
the past two years, and with the fantastic "Additionally, RGIA is working on
efforts of our local teams, customers constructing a pack house near the
are quickly recognising the advantages cargo terminal. Recently, the Ministry
of choosing Cathay Cargo to ship of Commerce and Industries, Govt.
perishables, providing them with a highly of India, gave in-principle approval to
reliable shipment schedule and top-class set up an irradiation facility near the
handling quality. airport. This will further help local
“We have seen excellent export We promote traders to export fruits and vegetables
volumes of fruits and vegetables as well sustainable packaging by to Europe and USA. This infrastructure Join us to resume our last year’s
as chilled fish from India, with notable encouraging the use of development is poised to play a pivotal
destinations including Hong Kong, other eco-friendly, recyclable role in streamlining the export of discussions on sustainable practices, THE
parts of Asia, and North America.” perishables, boosting the region’s Kenya’s preparedness for big exports &
Etihad Cargo achieved a 19 percent materials, exemplified by contribution to the global agri-export new markets, and digital transformation
growth in perishables tonnage from India our collaboration with supply chain while supporting local in packaging solutions.
in the first half of financial year 2024-25, Tyvek for fully recyclable agricultural growth and sustainability.
led by strong demand for FreshForward W20 thermal covers. The facility will also provide substantial
services, according to Fabrice Panza, benefits to local farmers and
Manager, Global Cool Chain Products, Fabrice Panza agricultural exporters, enhancing their DATE
Etihad Cargo. "Top performing Etihad Cargo ability to access global markets.
commodities included mangoes, fresh “RGIA is also developing a second
vegetables and seafood, aligning with Current capacity and expansion cargo terminal with a capacity of 50,000
seasonal needs in major markets such The export terminal at Hyderabad tonnes per annum, which is expected
as the Middle East and Europe. Notably, Airport is equipped with temperature- to be commissioned in Q2FY26. GMR
seafood exports showed surprising growth controlled facilities, maintaining a Aero Cargo Logistics is also expanding
due to rising global demand. This reflects range of 15 to 25 degrees celsius, along its cargo terminal capacity from
the growing confidence in Etihad Cargo's with dedicated cold rooms for 2 to 8 150,000 tonnes to 250,000 tonnes per
ability to deliver high-value perishables degrees celsius, says Panicker. "These annum by FY27. These expansions will
efficiently and reliably. capabilities enable the terminal to provide additional handling capacity for
"FreshForward has gained strong efficiently handle perishables as well perishables at Hyderabad Airport."
traction as a premium perishable cargo as general cargo, with a total handling Etihad Cargo currently has a strong
solution, with customers responding capacity of 50,000 tonnes. capacity for handling perishables,
positively to its reliability, precise "Further, GMR Aero Cargo Logistics bolstered by advanced cool chain
temperature control and full end-to-end is working on upgrading its existing facilities in Abu Dhabi and key markets,
visibility. In response to growing demand, domestic terminal to a dedicated adds Panza. "These facilities offer
we're continuing to develop FreshForward perishables terminal that will bolster temperature-controlled storage, Organised by For sponsorships and registration For speaking opportunities
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and expanding cool chain infrastructure of agri-exports from the region. specialised equipment like breathable
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