Chinese blueberries are becoming more competitive in Southeast Asian markets due to lower pricing and improved quality.
The 40,000 pallet positions provide surge capacity for peak import seasons, preventing congestion-related spoilage.
Prolonged storage significantly affects macadamia nut quality, with nuts at risk of becoming mouldy the longer they remain in stores.
However, the resumption of flights does not resolve all challenges facing exporters.
Logistics improvements at the Port of Durban and other ports in the Eastern Cape supported export activity across several agricultural sectors, including citrus.