Shipping citrus from South Africa? Citrus Connect is back for its third season
If you are shipping citrus from South Africa this season, we have good news for you. Our Citrus Connect offering is returning for its third consecutive season, supporting South African exporters with reliable reefer connections to key global markets.
With dedicated connections from Durban and Port Elizabeth, Citrus Connect helps move your temperature-sensitive cargo efficiently to North Europe, South Europe, Portugal, Canada and the USA. For the current season, we have also improved transit times to Portugal, giving you more options for your citrus shipments.
To support your cold chain from start to finish, our on-ground expert teams are available throughout the season. In addition, Hapag-Lloyd LIVE provides advanced reefer monitoring, while tailored solutions such as Cold Treatment and Controlled Atmosphere help keep your citrus in optimal condition during transport.
As your trusted partner for reefer and cold chain logistics, we are also providing additional operational support during the peak citrus season. This helps you keep your cargo moving reliably from South Africa to global markets.
Whether it is oranges, lemons or grapefruits, we will help you bring your harvest to market in peak condition. To plan your next shipment, please contact your local Hapag-Lloyd office or get in touch with our team in South Africa at [email protected].