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TROPICAL FRUIT WORLD THE FOCUS AT TOM26

  At TPM26, the intersection of tropical fruit production and global logistics is heavily represented by the specialized TPM Cold Chain track.  Given the recent February 2026 merger between Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM, the conversations in Long Beach are centered on how this consolidation affects reefer capacity and "green lane" reliability. 1. Key Tropical Fruit Shipping Companies The following companies are confirmed attendees and speakers, representing the largest players in refrigerated ocean transport and fruit commerce: • Dole Ocean Cargo Express: A massive presence at TPM, managing the private and commercial fleet for Dole's global fruit distribution. • Fyffes North America: Led by CEO Juan Alarcon (a featured TPM26 speaker), Fyffes is a primary driver of the banana and pineapple trade into the U.S. • ZIM: Represented by Yael D’angeli (Global Head of Strategic Accounts), ZIM is currently the center of attention due to its acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd and its role ...
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PERISHABLE SHIPPING SECTOR AT TPM26

  At TPM26, the intersection of tropical fruit production and global logistics is heavily represented by the specialized TPM Cold Chain track.  Given the recent February 2026 merger between Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM, the conversations in Long Beach are centered on how this consolidation affects reefer capacity and "green lane" reliability. 1. Key Tropical Fruit Shipping Companies The following companies are confirmed attendees and speakers, representing the largest players in refrigerated ocean transport and fruit commerce: • Dole Ocean Cargo Express: A massive presence at TPM, managing the private and commercial fleet for Dole's global fruit distribution. • Fyffes North America: Led by CEO Juan Alarcon (a featured TPM26 speaker), Fyffes is a primary driver of the banana and pineapple trade into the U.S. • ZIM: Represented by Yael D’angeli (Global Head of Strategic Accounts), ZIM is currently the center of attention due to its acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd and its role ...
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Why TPM26 matters to the Tropical Fruit World

  TPM26 features a significant concentration of professionals dedicated to the "Cold Chain" and specialized logistics.  With a dedicated TPM Cold Chain track, the event draws the largest names in temperature-controlled shipping. 1. Reefer Carriers & Equipment Providers These companies own and operate the refrigerated vessels and containers that move perishables globally. • The "Big Three" Presence: Maersk , MSC , and Hapag-Lloyd (now including ZIM operations) all have senior leadership attending to negotiate 2026 reefer contracts. • Specialized Carriers: Dole Ocean Cargo Express (the shipping arm of Dole), Matson , and Crowley Logistics . • Equipment & Leasing: SeaCube Container Leasing (CEO Robert Sappio is a speaker), Triton International , and ORBCOMM (focused on reefer telematics and tracking). 2. Perishable Commodity Companies (The Shippers) These are the "Beneficial Cargo Owners" (BCOs) who rely on high-integrity cold chains f...
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