Maersk Introduces Integrated Cold Chain for Chile-US Produce Trade
What Happened?
Maersk, in collaboration with Oppy and the Port of Wilmington, has launched a new integrated cold chain service for regulated fresh produce from Chile to the U.S. East Coast. This solution shifts mandatory fumigation to the destination port of Wilmington, NC, aiming to reduce transit times, lower costs, and enhance supply chain reliability. The operational change is designed to bypass common bottlenecks and improve efficiency for perishable goods.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 27, 2026
Effective from
July 25, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Trade lanes
South America -> North America
Affected Ports
Wilmington
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs involved in the import of fresh produce from Chile to the U.S. East Coast, particularly those utilizing cold chain logistics.
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