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Rethinking Fresh: Cold Chain Innovations
Rethinking Fresh: Cold Chain Innovations

Innovation has proven to be vital in any sector, particularly industries that keep the supply chain moving and even more so for products that require temperature control. Boris Liobine – ZIM Reefers Section Manager shared his insights about the newest industry trends and what the future of the cold chain has in store.

Keeping It Cool in the USA
Keeping It Cool in the USA

Shipping cold chain products is a complex process, but it has one simple goal – protecting the products’ quality until it reaches the end customer. We spoke with Tiffanie Barber and Jessica Hord – ZIM USA Account Executives, who gave us all the details about the most popular commodities moving across the USA and how ZIM’s advanced reefers keeps them safe.

India’s Flourishing Exports
India’s Flourishing Exports

A few months ago, when we last spoke with Vivek Sharma – ZIM India Commercial Vice President, we discussed the flourishing pharma industry in India. Find out how things have progressed, and what other major players have entered the export arena.

Fruitful Opportunities at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022
Fruitful Opportunities at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022

Hear from ZIM Thailand’s reefer experts about the successful turnout at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022 in Bangkok!

Around the World With the Citrus Fruits
Around the World With the Citrus Fruits

Today, citrus fruits are grown all over the world, but they seem to have found a special home in the Mediterranean. In this article, we take a trip around the top citrus exporting countries: Israel, Egypt, Turkey, and Spain, to learn more about their local production.

Apples’ Paradise – Meet the Sweet Italian Treasure
Apples’ Paradise – Meet the Sweet Italian Treasure

From production to varieties, quantity to quality, Italy is a leader on all fronts in the global apple export market. Gianluca Scasili, Sales Manager of ZIM Italy recently shared his views on the opportunities and strategies concerning the local Italian apple export market this season.

The Rush for the “Green Gold”
The Rush for the “Green Gold”

As the agriculture sector is looking for ways to boost production, many eyes are on avocado - producing giants like Colombia and Israel. Catalina Gaviria – ZIM Colombia Sales Executive and Moti Azari – ZIM Israel Reefers Department Manager, help us understand the countries’ contribution to the recent avocado boom.

The Greek Kiwifruit Harvest Kicks Off!
The Greek Kiwifruit Harvest Kicks Off!

Greece, the birthplace of western civilization, steeped in culture, history, and with stunning natural landscapes, is also a powerful agricultural nation producing some of the world’s best fruits. We spoke to Stamatis Coveris – ZIM Greece Commercial Manager about the start of the upcoming kiwifruit season, its characteristics and specific requirements when shipped internationally.

Our Insurance Frees You Up
Our Insurance Frees You Up

Ever wonder what happens to your perishables as they travel across the world to your customers? There are a lot of moving parts working to transport your shipments, but there are also many risks and problems that can arise along the way. Read on to find out more about the challenges, their impacts, and solutions from Yonatan Pelzmann – ZIM Cargo Claims and Loss Prevention Department Manager.

The Pharmacy of the World
The Pharmacy of the World

India is a driving force when it comes to manufacturing medicines around the world. Hear from Vivek Sharma, ZIM India Commercial Vice President, who tells us how the Indian pharmaceutical industry has experienced rapid expansion and came to be the pharmacy of the world.

The Vietnamese Dragon Fruit Craze
The Vietnamese Dragon Fruit Craze

One of the most unique tropical fruits in Vietnam – the dragon fruit, is also considered the tastiest in the region. Read on to discover more about this delicious local staple from Choung Dang, ZIM Vietnam Special Cargo Manager, who talks about the country’s widespread dragon-fruit harvest and prospects for the near future.

The Inside Scoop – Mexico’s Avocado Boom
The Inside Scoop – Mexico’s Avocado Boom

It should come as no surprise that there are constant new trends and happenings in the avocado industry. Learn more about the evolving avocado landscape in Mexico from Isaac Fregoso, ZIM Mexico Reefer Sales Account Owner.

Big Fish, Big Business – China’s Tilapia
Big Fish, Big Business – China’s Tilapia

With almost half the world’s global production, China is a leading player in the tilapia industry. We spoke to Maple Deng, ZIM South China & Hong Kong Import and Special Cargo Trade Manager about the increasing demand led by recent market trends of the seafood industry.

Cold Chain Spotlight – The Intra-Med Reefer Trade
Cold Chain Spotlight – The Intra-Med Reefer Trade

What does it take to keep the cool chain up and running? Here’s what Amos Aloni, ZIM Intra-Med Line Manager shared with us about the key elements of the cold chain process in providing the world’s growing population with the best supply of fresh products.

The ZIMonitor Makes Headlines in Italy
The ZIMonitor Makes Headlines in Italy

After a long break due to the pandemic, we can finally meet face to face! ZIM had the opportunity to showcase and give guests a first-hand look at our very own ZIMonitor and its advanced features at one of the industry’s first events back in Italy. Check out some of the highlights from the event!