The article provides an overview of the upcoming blueberry season in South Africa, with insights from Dane Castle, the technical director of blueberry sales for South Africa at Planasa. It discusses the anticipated increase in export volume from Zimbabwe in the next two weeks, which is expected to put pressure on air freight out of Harare. The article also covers the expected harvest times in South Africa's Western Cape and northern regions, and the challenges faced by the industry, including logistical issues, particularly with southern Africa's inefficient ports, and the high cost of ocean freight. Additionally, the article mentions the exploration of the port of Maputo in Mozambique as a potential alternative for shipping blueberries, given the investment in improving its efficiency and the strategic advantage of its location for reaching the Middle East and Far East markets.