Noro anticipates direct tuna trade to Europe
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 14 November 2018
“THE Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) anticipates direct tuna shipment to Europe from their Noro Port in the Western Province.
“The second international seaport of the country is the host of the largest and only tuna processing centre of Solomon Islands.
“Speaking to the Solomon Star Manager Operation of SIPA John Hugo Bugoro said the preparation is progressing well so far while waiting to have the formalities approved before implementing the trade deal.
“A visit around Noro Port by the Solomon Star recently confirmed preparation on the ground progressing and looking promising for the trade agreement to commence soon.
“Mr. Bugoro explained that Maersk is one of the largest shipping lines, a Danish Company that signed a historical deal with SIPA, Tri-marine and Maersk to facilitate direct shipment of tuna to Europe.
“At Noro port, one can see piles of Maersk containers kept in the compound as work on the landmark project gets underway.
“Some of the facilities on the ground as preparation continues, includes a tuna packing machine that will facilitate the work during trans shipment of yellow fin, albacore and skipjack.”
Copyright @ 2018, Solomon Star news.
