Australian grape exports hit by Chinese customs delays

High air and sea rates persist in international shipping ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Do not reply to this email. Send your response to info@freshplaza.com. News| Search| Job offers| Photos| Subscribe| Advertise| About us | View this newsletter in your browser Monday, April 26, 2021 OCEANIA Our team Sander Bruins Slot Email Nichola McGregor Email Nick Peters Email  Job Offers Grafting production manager - Italy Experienced Cultivation Manager - Italy Assistant Manager Operations - Burnaby (BC) Canada Technical Sales Manager - China Construction Project Manager - Tri-State (CT, NY, NJ) USA Private Equity Associate - San Francisco (CA) USA Quality Manager Sales Manager Europe Agronomist & Supply Coordinator - EMEA territory Grower - Tasmania (berries) - Australia Australian grape exports hit by Chinese customs delays Australian table grapes are troubled by delays in clearing Chinese ports. 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