Colombian fruit exporter Uniban has announced that its new Uniban Logistics business unit will integrate port services, logistics, and packaging materials such as cardboard and plastics.
With new export and import services, Uniban Logistics will seek to tailor output towards European markets.
Through the integration of Puerto Antioquia port, which is expected to open at the end of 2025, Uniban Logistics will reduce transport times and routes, shortening delivery times.
Reportedly, the project has already reached important milestones: the ship-to-shore (STS) cranes have arrived and been installed, and work on the ship is progressing towards a 1,340-meter-long and 16.5-meter-deep quay with a berthing line for large-capacity ships.
Uniban’s European offering is also supported by the certification package required by the continent’s leading chains.
GLOBALG.A.P. certifies good agricultural practices, food safety, and traceability from farm to packing house.
The GRASP add-on assesses the health, safety, and well-being of workers on farms.
Among other things, the Rainforest Alliance requires an annual assessment of remuneration based on the living wage benchmark using its salary matrix, which is aligned with the Global Living Wage Coalition.
Fairtrade sets rules for traceability, minimum price, and premium management in certified transactions.
Uniban stated that these tools ensure traceability, strengthen European consumer confidence, and bring producers and retailers into line with European living wage commitments.
CEO of Uniban, Manuel Laborde, said: “Europe rewards origin and transparency. With Turbana and Tropy, we are strengthening our offering with traceability from Colombia, demanding certifications, and a social model that guarantees living wages.
“Our focus is on building long-term relationships with European retailers and consumers.”