New Loadstar LongRead: the fast-changing and faster-moving world of perishables

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Margins can be low, capacity is tight – and the growth in perishables lagged other sectors last year in air freight. Nevertheless, increasing interest from forwarders is putting the market under the spotlight.

Panalpina is busy growing its network, while Kuehne+Nagel has also turned acquisitive in the perishables market. And, of course, the entry of Amazon into the fresh market, and consumer expectations heightened by e-commerce, has added competition into the delivery space.

IATA, meanwhile, is looking to launch a new certification ...