×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

How climate is pushing exporters to sea freight

Fresh produce being loaded into a plane at Kisumu International Airport. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Emerging concerns over increased carbon emissions and the rising cost of air freight are pushing fresh produce exporters to rely more on sea than air freight.

Shipping and logistics industry players who participated in the 2022 Fruits, Vegetable and Herbs conference held in Nairobi last week said it will be no longer tenable to export through air.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in