Rwanda to extend avocado export by sea after successful initial shipment

Published 2023년 6월 8일

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Rwanda is planning to continue its sea freight trial for avocado exports after a successful initial shipment to Dubai, which was over 44% cheaper than air cargo. The trial, which was a collaboration between the government, IDH, Flying Swans, and avocado exporters, revealed that sea freight was 25.5% less expensive than air freight when considering other cargo transportation costs. However, it took 22 days, compared to one day for air freight. The country aims to find a cost-effective alternative to airfreight, which has a high carbon footprint, and increase its avocado exports, with the private sector set to take the lead in adopting sea freight for horticultural produce.

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Rwanda is set to continue its trial of avocado exports by sea freight after a successful initial shipment to Dubai in November, last year. The pilot shipment, which transported nearly 23 tonnes of Hass avocados, demonstrated that sea transportation was over 44 percent cheaper than air cargo. The container carrying the avocados was delivered to Carrefour hypermarket in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The results of the trial were shared during an Avocado Sea Freight Trial Workshop held on Wednesday, June 7. The workshop provided an opportunity to review the outcome of the first container freight and explore the holistic benefits of sea freight for the horticulture business. Exporters had the chance to learn from industry experts about the successes, challenges, and recommendations, as well as network with other stakeholders. This initiative aligns with Rwanda's plan to find an alternative and cost-effective means of transporting horticultural ...

Source: All Africa