April 25, 2025

Cargo Claims in Avocado Exports — And How to Avoid Losses

South Africa’s avocado season gains momentum after early rain delays, and exporters race to get shipments out the door. But as volumes rise, so do the risks — and cargo […]
November 1, 2024

Why Pre-Cool your Fresh Produce Cargo?

Pre-cooling is a crucial step in the post-harvest handling of fresh produce. By rapidly reducing the temperature of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables, pre-cooling helps to extend their shelf life, […]
July 26, 2024

Unseaworthy Containers: Cargo’s Biggest Threat

Water damage to cargo inside containers is a common problem that causes significant losses for exporters and importers worldwide. Often, the root cause of this damage is the condition of […]
May 10, 2024

Top Fresh Produce Exports: Ginger

Peru, a major player in the ginger export game, shipped a whopping 8,453 tons of the root vegetable in just the first three months of 2024. That’s a record-breaking amount! […]
May 10, 2024

What is the Top Cause of Cargo Damage for Avocado?

Avocados have become a global phenomenon, with insatiable demand pushing exports from leading producers like Mexico, Peru, and the Dominican Republic to new heights. In 2023 alone, Mexico exported over […]
April 12, 2024

3 Seconds to Save Thousands! Reefer Drain Checks Routine

In reference to the image above, one of Recoupex’ cargo claims involves a shipment of onions that arrived at its destination spoiled and rotten. Upon opening the container, importer was […]