As well as exports of general cargo, fish and fresh fruits to the U.K. market, shippers in South Africa benefit from Virgin Atlantic’s connections in London to other export destinations in the United States.
Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.