Holt Logistics caters to produce on Delaware River
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ — Holt Logistics Corp. is deeply involved in maritime services along the Delaware River. Holt’s primary focus is serving international produce exporters. With more than 27 million cubic feet of refrigerated storage and 1.3 million square feet of dry space the firm provides corporate service to marine terminal and logistics center operators.
The best of times for the port of Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DE — These may be the best days in a long history of success for the port of Wilmington, DE, which was founded in 1923.
To discuss this success, Tom Keefer met with The Produce News just days before his June 30 retirement as the port’s deputy executive director.
Keefer said that in 2014, the port of Wilmington handled 6.1 million tons of cargo, which was likely the most in its history.
Fresh produce accounts for about 40 percent of the tonnage passing through the port.
Veracruz-to-Philadelphia trade route progress has slowed
PHILADELPHIA — A direct sea trade route between the port of Veracruz, Mexico, and Philadelphia is inevitable.
The timeline for this reality has been extended beyond the hopes of a year ago.
It is matter of time, according to Lawrence (Larry) Antonucci Jr., president of Ship Philly First, a non-profit, membership organization of private business owners who operate port-related companies in the Delaware Valley.
At a July 16-18, 2014, trade conference in Veracruz, a port partnership document was signed to create trade between the ports of Veracruz and Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority sees bright future for global fruit trade
PHILADELPHIA — For many reasons, the seaports of the Delaware River are flourishing in international produce trade, according to Dominic O’Brien, the senior marketing representative of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority.
“Fruit numbers are doing well in the Delaware River (in general) and in Philadelphia,” where seaports are administered by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority.
Opportunities abound for ports of the Delaware River
PHILADELPHIA — There are many reasons the ports of the Delaware River succeeded in serving international produce exporters targeting the United States.
FlowersExpo in September in Russia
More than 500 companies from 27 countries will be exhibiting flowers, plants, machinery and innovative technologies at FlowersExpo Sept. 8-10 in Moscow, according to a news release. The venue for the three-day show is the International Exhibition Center “Crocus Expo” and 193,750-square-feet in two halls will be dedicated to floriculture, nurseries and landscape design.
ASCFG launches mentor program
The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers’ announced in a news release that it has launched a mentor program to match its more experienced members with those just getting started with their flower farming endeavors. It’s a way for the organization to give back to the community and to create lasting, rewarding relationships with the next generation of flower farmers.
The goals of the new program are to:
AIFD Symposium and anniversary celebration
The American Institute of Floral Designers hosted its annual international symposium June 30-July 4 in Denver. It was also the 50-year anniversary of the organization and “Journey” was the title they chose for this prestigious event that attracted over 900 industry members and enthusiasts from 18 countries.
Record rain wreaks havoc on Texas flower farms
I’m a third generation farmer. I raise cut flowers for Central Market in Houston, and I strive to have a continuous supply of blooms for my customers. My business is really affected by the weather. We all want rain but this year we got all our rain prayers answered over and over again in a short period of time.
Koehler & Dramm marks 60 years in floral business
MINNEAPOLIS — Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist, here, is celebrating 60 years in business on Aug. 15 with a family-friendly carnival party from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its facility on Hennepin Avenue.