" It has been an uphill battle , but I ’m proud that the construct upgraded the look of the Kenya blossom export industry " , says John Kowarsky of Cargolite . This innovative packaging concept is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and at the IFTEX in Nairobi , Kenya , take piazza from June 3 - 5 , they will raise a pledge to the many farms , freight cooperator , and former adopter who conceive in the possibility of change . As part of the celebration , the fellowship will reveal the latest innovation developed by Tama , a multinational company based in Isreal . It is named " Innovent " and is a unexampled , reusable , pliant palette wrapping that creates more stability , complete ventilation and contributes to reducing the atomic number 6 step .
In the left picture you see the crushed boxes on the right and the Cargolite concept on the left . On the rigth moving-picture show again the nicely stacked boxes with the Cargolite concept .
How the estimation aroseThe Cargolite journeying began more than a decade ago , when John Kowarsky was contend a flower exportation business . He ofttimes encounter complaint from packers account crack palette . " If bouquets get in at supermarkets with damaged flowers , the integral bunch was rejected , " he recalls . " The financial impact on exporters and granger was significant . " motivate by the inefficiency and loss , Kowarsky reached out to Amnon Zamir , a specialist in cardboard promotional material . Zamir became not only his consultant but eventually his business mate . Together , they develop a system designed to ameliorate publicity efficiency , minimize equipment casualty , and save money across the supplying chain .
In 2016 , John Kowarsky show the Cargolite concept for the first time at IFTEX in Nairobi .
A dispute startAfter trialing dissimilar packaging ideas , the Cargolite concept was quick to go to market , 10 years ago . So , what does the concept offer ? In short , it prevents boxes from trounce , increases pack rate , and has safe air circulation between the boxes , which results in down in the mouth shipping cost and fresher bloom at the destination . " Also , by using lighter cartonful support by inner frame , farms could reduce the amount of interior packing cloth . We were among the first to eliminate the need for SFK , which help minimise peak damage during theodolite . "
It was a ambition come lawful for Kowarsky and Zamir , but getting farms on board was n’t easy . While they fully believed in the concept , convincing raiser to adopt a Modern system proved to be a major challenge .
" take this concept also means entrust to a consummate alteration in how prime are packed , " he explains . With the expertise of Martin Kabaka , we usher in ' palletizing at the farm , ' which means flower boxes are stacked directly onto pallets at the farm and the times each carton was handled , was cut substantially until reaching to the buyer ’s facility . This reduced the number of times a box is handled from around 15 to just a few times . "
However , persuade farms to assume on - farm palletizing required discipline and a shift in mindset , something that accept clock time . Many were ab initio insubordinate to transfer . " That is , until Oserian ( now Bohemian ) took a saltation of organized religion and began trialing the Cargolite concept . After three months of rigorous examination and fine - tuning , the benefits became undeniable . Chris Lindley of Oserian called it a " game changer " and he was right . The trials tag the source of a movement that would redefine peak logistics in Kenya , with more and more farms bit by bit adopting the conception .
And thanks to Siginon , a major measure forwards was the ecesis of a go - down at JKIA Cargo Village in August 2018 , enabling farms to access stock topically with ease and efficiency . " Besides , being Sales Manager in Kenya , the go - down is also managed by Martin with flawlessness . "
Amnon Zamir presenting the Slim Skid at the IFTF 2024 ( with John verbalise to visitors in the backcloth . )
mathematical product expansion over the yearsWith some very innovative intention by Amnon , Cargolite introduced one-quarter , half , and sea freight carton , along with cardboard frames as an alternative to their original charge plate version , an adaption made specifically for Asda , which sought to boil down plastic usage in line with UK environmental guideline . Another innovation is the Slim Skid , which increases flower - carry capacity while maintaining all the benefits of a skid — without actually using one . This addition saves space and raise logistical efficiency .
Clockwise , start upper left hand : half carton - open , carton open and unopen , sea freight carton , and half cartonful close .
Latest conception : The Innovent by TamaThe most recent addition to the ware line is Innovent , a reclaimable plastic wrap designed to simplify and improve palletizing . " This young wrap eliminates the motive for corner boards and credit card banding , " explains Kowarsky . " It ’s cheaper , faster to use , and is extremely ventilated due to its special aim . " Already available in stock at their JKIA go - down , Innovent will be officially launched at IFTEX and also showcased at an upcoming avocado industry effect alongside a new avocado carton concept .
Two pictures on the left : boxes wrapped with the Innovent wrap . On the right , the boxes with niche boards and credit card bands .
Collaboration and growthKowarsky is very thankful for the support they received in the past decade . " Cargolite ’s progress would n’t have been potential without the foresight and collaboration of former help like Oserian , and later Mester Grønn , IPL , and Agrotropic . Today , more than 60 farm across Kenya are using the Cargolite conception , exporting hundreds of grand of units globally , saving 3 - 6 USD per cartonful , mainly coming from airfreight monetary value . We also maintained close family relationship with freightage forwarders such as Kuehne + Nagel and Airflo , who supported us greatly in the logistics transformation from the ground up . "
Martin Kabaka , Dorit Kowarsky , Clement Tulezi and Kenyan diplomats at IFTF .
Partnership with Afrex KenyaWith supermarket increasingly involve peak packed in the Cargolite system , the ship’s company is now expanding into the wholesale market through a partnership with Afrex Kenya . Afrex will distribute flowers from its Kenyan farm in quarter and half carton , permit wholesalers worldwide to buy only the volume they need , reducing handling , labor costs , and permissive waste . " This gives wholesalers flexibility without have to re - tamp . It jibe utterly with our end to make the supplying chain smarter and more effective . "
Philip Otieno checking the unity of Cargolite cartons at JKIA
Celebration at IFTEXCargolite ’s journey really have off at the IFTEX in Nairobi , Kenya , and it ’s only fitting that the 10 - year jubilation return there . This yr , the company will crispen its achievement twice day by day at its stand , welcome farm , stakeholders , and collaborator to get together in the festivity . None of this would have been potential without Dorit Kowarsky , who secure our suppliers are pay off precisely on sentence . We raise a pledge to everyone at IFTEX 2025,to our entire Cargolite squad , with deep gratitude to the farms , shipment partners , early adopter , and all who believe that change was potential . The toasts ( non - alcoholic ) and lite snacks will be held on the 3rd and 4th of June in the sunrise at11:30 and in the afternoon at 15:00 . On Thursday the morning toast will be at 11:00 and the afternoon toast at 14:00 , this to reconcile all , during the exposition on our outdoor stage .
Cargolite Team inKenya
The alteration has been madeWhen Cargolite begin , Kenyan flowers often arrived in damaged cartons , leading to major losses for grower and exporters . Today , that ’s changed . Cargolite has improve not just box but the integral logistics chain , from the farm to the customer ’s facility . By introducing palletization at the farm storey and assure reproducible carton size , the society simplify freight planning and reduced handing and blossom damage significantly . " raiser may not find the savings immediately , but over fourth dimension , they ’ve seen fewer claims , better - lineament deliveries , and higher customer satisfaction . Kowarksy shine , " It has been an uphill fight , but together we ’ve interchange the flavour and feel of exported Kenyan flowers . That ’s a major achievement . "
For more informationCargolite ® John KowarskyTel . : + 972 52 3282100Email:[email protect ]
Amnon ZamirTel . : + 972 52 6383737Email:[email protected ]
Martin KabakaTel . : +254 722 309 318Email:[email protected ]
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