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Africa’s Edible Oil Industry: How Flexitanks Are Streamlining Distribution Across the Continent

 The edible oil industry in South Africa plays an important role in the country’s economy, serving both domestic and international markets. South Africa is a key player in the export of a variety of edible oils, meeting the rising global demand for high-quality, sustainably sourced oils. Among the logistical innovations driving the industry forward, flexitanks have emerged as a game changer, revolutionizing the way bulk liquids are transported and significantly optimizing the edible oil supply chain across Africa and beyond. Edible Oils Exported from South Africa South Africa exports several key edible oils, with sunflower oil being the most prominent. Known for its versatility in cooking and food production, sunflower oil is widely used both within the continent and internationally. South Africa is one of the largest producers and exporters of sunflower oil in the region, and the product is in high demand for both culinary and industrial applications. Another key pro...
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The Shift from Drums and Jerry Cans to LiquA Flexitanks/Flexibags: A Smart Move for Shippers

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  Many shippers are transitioning from traditional packaging methods like drums and jerry cans to innovative flexitanks/flexibags like LiquA. This shift is driven by several compelling factors that make LiquA flexitanks/flexibags a superior choice for transporting liquids. Cost Efficiency One of the most significant advantages of LiquA flexitanks/flexibags is their cost efficiency. A LiquA flexitank/flexibag can hold up to 27,000 liters of liquid, allowing shippers to maximize container space. This optimization means fewer trips are required, significantly lowering transportation costs. In contrast, smaller per-unit drums with a capacity of 206 liters and jerry cans with a capacity of 27 liters take up more space and necessitate more shipments, leading to increased logistics expenses. Reduced Waste LiquA flexitanks/flexibags generate less packaging waste compared to traditional containers. Once emptied, they can be folded and stored compactly before disposal, unlike bulky drums an...
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Olive Oil Exportation in Spain: Key Trends and Insights

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  Spain remains the world leader in olive oil production and export , accounting for around 45% of global production. However, in recent years, the sector has faced significant challenges due to rising prices and growing competition from other Mediterranean countries such as Greece and Portugal. These factors have impacted both demand and export strategies for this valuable product, often referred to as “liquid gold.” Price Increases and Their Impact on Exports Since 2021, the price of olive oil has seen a sharp increase. Over the past year alone, prices have risen by 67%, with a cumulative increase of 136% over the last three years. This surge is closely linked to climate factors, including prolonged droughts that have severely affected olive production. As a result, Spain has temporarily lost some of its competitiveness against other Mediterranean producers, leading to a decline in exports. Despite these challenges, there is optimism that prices will stabilize in the coming years...
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Cape Town Port Crisis

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  The Cape Town port crisis has significantly impacted South African exporters, particularly those in the agricultural and liquid product sectors. Transnet, South Africa’s port operator, faced criticism in January 2024 for ignoring early warnings about operational inefficiencies. Due to outdated equipment and poor productivity, the port experienced severe delays, leading to missed shipping deadlines. Exporters of key products like wine and oil were among those most affected, as port inefficiencies caused a backlog of shipments and increased financial losses. Cape Town is also notoriously windy, and this has a significant impact on operations at the Cape Town port. High winds, which are common in the region, frequently force port activities to come to a halt, especially during the busy export season. The excessive wind in February, the peak of the export season, can easily devastate the export schedule. Despite improvements at the port, Transnet executives acknowledge that wind rem...
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The Role of LiquA Flexitanks in South Africa's Bulk Wine Market

 South Africa has grown to become a major player in the global wine industry, with its vineyards producing a wide range of high-quality wines. As the demand for South African wine increases globally, the need for cost-efficient and reliable bulk wine transportation solutions has also risen. This is where LiquA Flexitanks have become an essential tool for producers, exporters, and importers. The bulk wine market allows South African wineries to ship large quantities of wine in a more economical and environmentally friendly manner. Rather than shipping wine in bottles or barrels, which take up more space and require additional packaging, bulk wine transportation enables winemakers to transport up to 26,000 liters of wine in a single container using LiquA Flexitanks. This not only reduces shipping costs but also helps minimize the carbon footprint of global wine distribution, aligning with the industry’s increasing focus on sustainability. Reserving Wine Quality with LiquA Flexitanks...
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Navigating the Impact of the ILA Port Strike on Bulk Liquid Shipments - Top Fluid Flexitank Manufacturer in Spain & Turkey | LiquaTrans

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  Navigating the Impact of the ILA Port Strike on Bulk Liquid Shipments The recent ILA port strike has introduced significant disruptions to shipping logistics, affecting businesses reliant on bulk liquid transportation . Although the strike might resolve soon, experts predict that it could take up to 60-90 days for port operations to fully normalize. This uncertainty poses challenges for companies that rely on efficient logistics for their bulk liquid shipments, including those using LiquA’s flexitanks. Understanding the Situation Key steamship lines such as Maersk, MSC, CMA-CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd are currently at the center of negotiations. Given the nature of these disruptions, it's likely that shipping lines may use this situation to increase prices, particularly with ongoing demurrage fees for containers that remain idle at ports. For businesses transporting liquids in flexitanks, this means potential delays and added costs that need to be managed carefully. ...
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Impact of U.S. Port Strikes on European and Ukrainian Supply Chains: Adapting with Truck Flexitanks - Top Fluid Flexitank Manufacturer in Spain & Turkey | LiquaTrans

 Impact of U.S. Port Strikes on European and Ukrainian Supply Chains: Adapting with Truck Flexitanks As the U.S. faces a potential strike at major East Coast and Gulf ports, the ripple effects on global supply chains could hit European countries hard. These regions, including Ukraine, are deeply integrated into global trade and rely on transatlantic routes, especially when the situation in the Red Sea remains unresolved. This will lead to delays and congestion; rerouting shipments to congested U.S. West Coast ports will cause longer delays in Baltic and Black Sea ports, disrupting Ukrainian logistics, particularly through key hubs in Poland – Gdynia and Gdansk ports – and in Romania’s Constanta port. As a consequence, higher container shipping rates are likely, driven by a shortage of containers and the cost of alternative transport methods. Importers and exporters, in particular, may see shrinking margins due to rising transport prices. For Ukraine, which continues to face a seri...
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