Sea Freight for Cuttings: What do you need to know?
A half-day practical training course in Dutch for young plant propagators
Date: July 3, 2025
Location: Roelofarendsveen, The Netherlands
The production of cuttings in East Africa has expanded significantly over the past two decades. As more horticultural exporters turn to sea freight, new opportunities and challenges are emerging. What does this shift mean for your company, your team, and your customers? How can you prepare your products and processes for successful sea freight?
Join our half-day, hands-on training course to explore what sea freight means for your business, and how to get it right. Discover the latest developments, explore successful case studies, and learn how to maintain quality and consistency in long supply chains.
The course will be given in Dutch.
What you will gain:
- A clear understanding of the opportunities and risks when switching from air to sea
- A clear understanding of current trends in the sector and the growing use of sea freight for cuttings
- Insight into the importance of a controlled cold chain for maintaining product quality
- Practical understanding of FlowerWatch’s approach to temperature and humidity management
- Knowledge of key packaging requirements and how to monitor in-transit conditions
- Real-life examples of successful sea freight projects, lessons learned and commercial opportunities
Practical Information:
- Date July 3rd 2025
- Time: Lunch: 12:30 | Training: 13:30 - 17:00
- Location: Tech Campus De School, Schoolbaan 1, 2371 VJ Roelofarendsveen, The Netherlands
- Price: €350 per person
- Included: Lunch and training materials
Whether you’re aiming to reduce air freight dependency, expand market access, or simply strengthen your cold chain practices, this course will give you the practical tools to take the next step.
Register today and get ready to future-proof your supply chain.
Prefer in-company training? Get in touch: we’d be happy to discuss the options with you.