The shipper is pushing the boundaries of international trade with the latest technologies such as CA systems
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has teamed up with one of Spain’s most iconic fresh produce brands in a pioneering Controlled Atmosphere trial that could pave the way for a significant expansion of Spanish fruit exports to Asia and other new markets.
While the use of Controlled Atmosphere technology to transport high value fruits and vegetables is becoming increasingly commonplace, its uptake among European producers has been limited – until now.
This summer, MSC and Bollo International carried out the first successful shipment of Spanish-grown Piel de Sapo melons to Hong Kong under a pilot programme that is due to be extended to other products such as persimmons and stonefruit, and will eventually be rolled out across Europe, starting with Greece and Italy.
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