SharePerishable airfreight out of Africa: some observations on current practices.
Author(s) : BISHOP C. F. H., MORPETH D. R.
Type of article: Article
Summary
The production and export by air freight of perishable crops is expanding in many African countries. At present there are many deficiencies in temperature control during handling before and during flights. There are developments in prospect to improve temperature control, but these will increase costs per unit transported and will only be justified in specific cases.
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- Original title: Perishable airfreight out of Africa: some observations on current practices.
- Record ID : 2002-0212
- Languages: English
- Source: Outlook Agric. - vol. 29 - n. 3
- Publication date: 2000
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Themes:
Fruit;
Vegetables - Keywords: Food; Temperature; Air transport; Africa; Fresh produce; Vegetable; Control (generic); Fruit
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