INTERVIEW By Sabina Reiner
Q & A
with Jorge A. Garavito, from Seaboard Marine An interview with Jorge A. Garavito from Seaboard Marine, the leader in Latin trade transport.
Q: Please tell me more about Seaboard. A: Seaboard Marine is an ocean transportation com- pany that has provided direct, regular services be- tween the United States, the Caribbean Basin, and Central and South America for nearly 30 years. Our current highlights: • Operate 38 ships (nine owned). • Have twelve offices (five ports) in U.S./Canada. • Have three main regions: Central America, South America, Caribbean.
• Regularly serve 28 countries (45 ports) in Carib- bean and Latin America.
• Have 2,264 employees (997 in U.S.; 1,267 overseas). • Have been a member since 2002 of U.S. Custom’s C- TPAT program. Initial validation was received in 2008. Validation renewal granted in April 2012.
Q: Which “fresh cut flowers” routes do you oper- ate? A: The main route we operate is from Cartagena, Co- lombia to Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Q: With which crops do you have experiences and how they can be transported by container? A: We’ve have experiences with carnations and ba-
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by’s breath (gypsophila) from Cartagena to Miami. We send them in a 40-ft., refrigerated container where we have a constant control over the tempera- ture, creating a perfect atmosphere for the flowers.
Q: Are there varieties that are more resistant to transport stress and less sensitive to botrytis?
A: Yes, carnations are more resistant than roses, and since we use refrigerated containers where we have a controlled atmosphere, it’s nearly impossible for the flowers to come in contact with moist or humid climates. That means these containers help prevent botrytis and also transport stress; it’s not like air freight where they are more exposed.
Refrigerated containers with a controlled atmosphere help prevent botrytis and also transport stress.
Jorge Garavito
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