United Cargo transports vanilla across the Atlantic

The global demand for vanilla has increased in recent years, making the logistics and transportation of this precious ingredient an important task. This summer, hundreds of tons of vanilla will be transported across the Atlantic while passengers of United Airlines relax in their seats at 10,000 meters. This is already happening for the third consecutive year.

The history of vanilla dates back a long way. Originally cultivated by the Totonac, an indigenous people in Mexico, it was later appreciated by European kings. Today, a large portion of the world’s vanilla is grown in Madagascar and Mauritius, tropical islands off the coast of Africa. There, vanilla orchids are carefully planted and treated through an elaborate process that can take several months before the beans are ready for shipment.

After harvesting, United Cargo takes over part of the transportation. The vanilla shipments leave the Indian Ocean and travel via Paris to United flights to Chicago and Newark. According to United Cargo, tons of vanilla are transported across the Atlantic weekly to ensure that ice cream shops and bakeries can offer their products on time. This year, United Cargo has already secured over 280 tons of vanilla, with further deliveries expected throughout the summer.

For the transportation of vanilla ice cream, which goes beyond just the vanilla beans, United Cargo uses the TempControl product. This allows for the precise shipping of temperature-sensitive cargo worldwide. A customer of United Cargo has emphasized that the company is valued for its reliability and flexibility.

The vanilla used in many everyday dishes has a complex journey behind it. From the cultivation of the orchids to daily deliveries, numerous players are involved to ensure that one of the world’s most popular flavors reaches kitchens around the globe.

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