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Most of the packhouses are closed. Maersk Line has suspended its operations, which will lead to a lack of shipping availability, and there are big fuel shortages.
Ahmed El Hodaiby of Giza-based Trade Waves talks to Fruitnet.com about the impact of the recent unrest in Egypt, where a breakdown in the country’s transport network is affecting export shipments of berries, citrus and green beans.
There are reports that the government has shut down mobile and internet connections, so we might not be able to find out what’s coming in, which makes life difficult. Also, the farms will find it hard to communicate with their head office in Cairo.
Tim Morton of Total Berry, a UK-based importer of berries from Egypt, tells Eurofruit about the unfolding situation in the country.
It’s going to be impossible to send any Italian fresh produce to Egypt this week because the three ships have all been pre-booked to carry U2’s equipment.
Thomas Drahorad, NCX
