ATTUALITÀ
DAL SETTORE
COLLAPSE IN EUROPEAN PORTS AND AIRPORTS
The coming into force of new EU regulations at the beginning of the year to combat illegal fishing (IUU) has led to significant delays in recent weeks, causing the logistics of importing fish products at European ports and airports to collapse.
The main critical point is the implementation of the new digital CATCH system, integrated into the TRACES platform, which calls for complete digital traceability of fish. This system has led to numerous technical incidents, such as recurring crashes and duplication of tasks, leading to container blockages and serious inefficiencies in the logistics chain, with subsequent economic losses.
Spain’s General Council of Customs Agents (CGAA) called on Brussels to optimise the computerised fisheries control system to put an end to these blockages of goods.
HISTORIC EU-MERCOSUR AGREEMENT
After almost 30 years of negotiations, the European Union signed a trade agreement with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay) to create the world’s largest trading area.
This pact covers 30% of the world’s GDP and eliminates tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade, encouraging cooperation and fair trade. The agreement is thus presented as a response to the protectionist policy and tariffs promoted by US President, Donald Trump.
Although the historic intention was signed, the trade agreement is pending ratification and its final implementation will not be immediate.
INDIA AND THE EU, ZERO TARIFFS
At the end of January, India and the European Union concluded a historic free trade agreement that includes the elimination of tariffs on Indian seafood products, currently as high as 26% in some cases.
This agreement has been reached after two decades of difficult negotiations and in response to the search for new, reliable trading partners. Geopolitical pressure is leading the EU to disengage from its traditional dependence on Russia and China, as well as a need to seek alternatives to the US. This agreement benefits importers, processing, horeca and the retail sector, but will also put competitive pressure on European fleets and auctions.
The final impact will depend on the balance between trade liberalisation and regulatory control. India is not a marginal supplier, and is able to influence reference prices in the EU.
Nuovo incontro a Qingdao
Interatlantic ha avuto il piacere di partecipare al China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2025, tenutosi dal 29 al 31 ottobre a Qingdao, il più importante evento del settore della pesca e dell’acquacoltura in Asia. In questa edizione, insieme a Peruvian Sea Food (il nostro stabilimento a Paita), abbiamo fatto parte della delegazione peruviana, che ha promosso la presenza delle aziende esportatrici nazionali sotto la guida di PROMPERÚ.
INTER PARTY – CONXEMAR 2025
Questo ottobre, in occasione di Conxemar 2025, Interatlantic ha celebrato il suo evento annuale a Vigo, la nostra sede, riunendo clienti, fornitori e aziende provenienti da tutto il mondo.
Conxemar è un punto di incontro internazionale per il settore del pesce congelato. La fiera promuove l’innovazione, definisce le tendenze nel settore ittico e nella logistica e consolida Vigo come capitale mondiale dei prodotti congelati.
È stata un’occasione ideale per ritrovarsi e rafforzare i rapporti con clienti, fornitori e collaboratori. Ci vediamo il prossimo anno!
Edizione da record a Barcellona
Interatlantic ha partecipato al Seafood Expo Global 2025 a Barcellona. Centinaia di clienti e fornitori ci hanno visitato presso il nostro stand durante un evento da record che ha riunito oltre 35.000 professionisti internazionali del settore.
Oltre 2.000 aziende espositrici provenienti da 87 paesi hanno consolidato questa edizione come una delle più grandi fiere internazionali dedicate al settore ittico.