01st December 2022

Easyfresh e-Gazette 

IBM and Maersk to shut down TradeLens platform

TradeLens was launched in 2018, with the goal of digitizing and simplifying global supply chains. The system was jointly developed by IBM and Maersk. Only 4 years afterwards they have decided to stop. Possibly a consequence of several factors. One of them, e.g. to provide customers’ sensitive data using shipping lines different to Maersk. Anyhow...

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"Talent is the first step to innovation and not the other way around."

China adds over 100 new container shipping routes in 2022

China’s major sea ports are opening up more than 100 new container shipping routes this year, providing solid support for the stability of supply chains as well as bolstering China’s foreign trade.  Buoyed by favorable factors, the country’s imports and exports may grow 6 percent in 2022 and is projected to hit a record high...

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Chile targets Brazil to promote and expand exports

Chile is renewing its strategy to increase and diversify exports to the largest economy and market in South America. Easyfresh Chile with its own offices in Porto Montt and Santiago offers transportation for fresh & frozen products. Please contact sales.chile@easyfresh-logistics.com Spearheaded by ProChile, an arm of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the plan is...

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"Opportunities don't happen, you create them."

First shipment of dragon fruits imported from Ecuador arrives in China in December

China’s first ever shipment of dragon fruit imported from Ecuador is expected to arrive in December, which follows the fruit gaining market access in August. Ecuador produces both red- and yellow-skinned dragon fruit. While yellow dragon fruit (also known as kirin fruit and yellow pitaya) is produced in smaller volumes, it is the product that has caught...

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"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity."

Canada explores a free-trade agreement with Ecuador

Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng said she and her Ecuadorian counterpart agreed to explore the possibility of a free-trade agreement between several countries, the latest example of the Canadian government’s attempts to lessen its reliance on trade with the United States and China. Ng made the announcement from Mexico City on Nov. 24. She and...

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"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

Australian beef exports remain strong in Middle East

Australia has been a major and consistent supplier of red meat to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for decades. While Australian exports to the region have previously skewed towards live sheep, frozen mutton and chilled carcase, the last 10 years has seen a significant increase in the volume of boxed beef. In...

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