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4 October 2026

Great White Fleet expands Americas network

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Great White Fleet expands Americas network

Great White Fleet, the logistics division of Chiquita, will expand its shipping network with new connections from Peru and Ecuador. From October 2026, the carrier will introduce a direct ocean connection between Peru and Philadelphia. The new link will support the transport of seasonal produce from Peru to markets in the northeastern United States. Great White Fleet will also offer shipping opportunities from Guayaquil, Ecuador, to ports in the United States and Europe. However, the carrier has not yet clarified how the new connections will be incorporated into its existing service network.

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