Mango exporters say air freight rates are too high

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By Alex Lennane

06/06/2012

Mango exporters in Pakistan are complaining that air freight rates have doubled, making them less competitive in the world market. The Pakistan mango season started at the end of May, with the biggest importers being the Middle East, Europe and south east Asia. If you need to understand the mango market, this article is for you.

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