IN BRIEF - Unión Martín and Japan Tuna Inaugurate Innovative -60°C Refrigerated Warehouse in the Port of Las Palmas
SPAIN
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Unión Martín and Japan Tuna have inaugurated an innovative -60°C refrigerated warehouse in the Port of Las Palmas, the first and only one of its kind in the Canary Islands.
This specialized facility is designed to store sashimi-grade tuna unloaded by the Japanese fleet, consolidating Las Palmas as a key hub in the international market for this product.
With this new infrastructure, Unión Martín plans to distribute more than 2,000 tons of sashimi tuna annually, strengthening its position in the global market. The inauguration was attended by the Consul of Japan, Shinji Yamada, underscoring the importance of this collaboration.
The opening of this refrigerated warehouse will generate a positive impact on the local economy of Gran Canaria. In addition to Unión Martín's current 160 employees, a new team of professionals specializing in tuna processing will be created. Some of these professionals have received training in Japanese factories, and the rest will complete their training in the coming months.
The team will be trained to process tuna in various presentations, including loins, slices, cuts for sashimi and Saku, carpaccio, and other formats. This expansion will not only generate skilled employment but also strengthen the local fishing industry, reaffirming the company's commitment to the economic development of the archipelago.
Globefish has analyzed the sea bass and sea bream market for the months of January to September 2024, which, globally, "shows stable demand with moderate increases in sales value." Its analysis also highlights the importance of Turkish exports for these species, as well as the fact that, for the same period, Greece was the market that registered the greatest growth. Both countries are the largest exporters of sea bass and sea bream.
The same report advances that a positive trajectory is expected for the European sea bass and sea bream markets, "driven by constant demand, strategic industry initiatives, and a growing emphasis on quality and sustainability."
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Gårdsfisk, a Swedish pioneer in sustainable land-based catfish and trout farming, has successfully closed a SEK 50 million (€4.57 million) Series A funding round, co-led by Hatch Blue’s Blue Revolution Fund and Industrifonden.
Founded in 2013 by Johan Ljungquist and Mikael Olenmark, Gårdsfisk has developed a vertically integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) that enables land-based fish farming with minimal environmental impact. By working with partner farmers, Gårdsfisk ensures that its fish, including catfish and trout, are farmed locally and sustainably.
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Exporters on Edge: EU slaps on fresh tariffs as trade tensions rise
The global trade war continues to intensify, with both the European Union and China announcing retaliatory tariffs in response to recent US and Canadian trade measures. The latest developments add further uncertainty to international markets, including the seafood sector, which could be caught in the crossfire.
On Wednesday, the European Commission confirmed that it will reinstate previously suspended countermeasures against the US following Washington’s decision to impose up to 25% tariffs on EU steel, aluminium, and related products.
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In June 2025, Uganda meets the world for the World Aquaculture Safari 2025 Conference (WA25 Uganda).The conference, which is being organised by the World Aquaculture Society, is expected to bring together nearly 2000 participants from around the world.
Themed “Aquaculture on the Rise”, the event aims to address some of the sector’s challenges whilst showcasing new technologies for sustainable and resilient aquaculture practices.
Aerodyne Japan Co., Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone in advancing drone logistics solutions within Japan.
The company successfully completed a long-distance drone delivery demonstration in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Utilizing Aerodyne Japan's PWORCA, the drone transported approximately 10 kg of fresh fish on a 48 km round trip between Takashimacho and Egaishikacho in approximately 20 minutes. Flight PILOT handled operations, while Aerodyne provided technical expertise on aircraft operation.
This demonstration was a collaborative effort, building on the global alliance partnership between Aerodyne Group and Phoenix Wings GmbH, manufacturer of the PW ORCA. Aerodyne Group, a leading provider of DT3 (Drone Tech, Data Tech, Digital Transformation) solutions with operations in over 45 countries, announced the partnership in February. The two companies share a vision for drone logistics and have collaborated on numerous pilot and proof-of-concept (POC) projects.
The partnership leverages Aerodyne's advanced data technology, encompassing real-time analytics, route optimization, and predictive maintenance, crucial for safe and efficient drone logistics. This technology is combined with Phoenix Wings' high-performance VTOL aircraft, the PW ORCA, which boasts a maximum payload of 15 kg and a range of 100 km.
Starting in 2022, the Fisheries Agency will designate the 3rd to 7th of each month as "Fish Day," a week to strengthen activities to increase consumption of seafood, and announced that the number of supporting members had exceeded 1,000 at the end of February.
In Hokkaido, Aeon Hokkaido Co., Ltd. started the initiative in March, and during the first period from March 3rd to 7th, eco-labeled "sustainable seafood" produced through sustainable fishing and aquaculture was displayed in the sales area, and consumers were encouraged to consume it.
The Aeon Kuwazono store sold fresh seafood such as Hokkaido surf clams and cherry salmon, as well as MSC-certified line-caught"red bonito for sashimi" (thawed). A staff member at the store said,"This is our first attempt, but we started it with the hope that people will eat a lot of seafood."
UK prepares to combat oil spills in North Sea, where search for crew member after rescue of 36 others from Stena Inmaculate and Solong
In the northeast of the United Kingdom, in the North Sea, off Yorkshire, a US-flagged oil tanker loaded with kerosene for military aircraft and a Portuguese-flagged container ship, which, among other cargo, was carrying 15 containers of the chemical sodium cyanide, were still on fire last night. For reasons that are not clear, the latter, the Solong, collided with the Stena Inmaculate, which was anchored. Last night one crew member was missing from the Portuguese ship, and the other 36 had been rescued without significant injuries. While waiting to see how the ships will end up, the impact of the spills was alarming.
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The Tunacons Foundation has reached a new milestone in fisheries sustainability by obtaining the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for the catch of bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), adding the seal to those already obtained for skipjack and yellowfin tuna, which allows 100% of its catches to meet the most rigorous sustainable fishing standard worldwide.
After eight years of uninterrupted work, the fleet made up of 58 ships operating in the Eastern Pacific and flying the flags of Ecuador, Panama and the United States, has achieved certification. In addition to ensuring the sustainability of fishing, Tunacons highlights that the standard "strengthens the commercial competitiveness of the tuna industry
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A consortium of civil society organizations is calling on the government of Hong Kong to urgently fix what it terms are systemic failings in the city’s seafood import regulatory regime.
Representatives from ADM Capital Foundation, Bloom Association Hong Kong, WWF-Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Sustainable Seafood Coalition (HKSSC), The University of Hong Kong, and The City University of Hong Kong submitted a joint letter to Hong Kong Government asking it to act on recommendations in a report published by ADM Capital Foundation and titled Hong Kong’s Seafood Trade, Port Measures and Import Controls – Paddling to Keep Up.
Author: Mark Godfrey / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
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Founded in 1950, Troticoltura Cherubini is a beacon in Italian aquaculture. The company stands out for its innovative and sustainable approach, based on a short and closed supply chain that guarantees high quality and traceability standards.
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This specialized facility is designed to store sashimi-grade tuna unloaded by the Japanese fleet, consolidating Las Palmas as a key hub in the international market for this product.
EUROPEAN UNION
Globefish
SWEDEN
Gårdsfisk, a Swedish pioneer in sustainable land-based catfish and trout farming, has successfully closed a SEK 50 million (€4.57 million) Series A funding round, co-led by Hatch Blue’s Blue Revolution Fund and Industrifonden. 
WORLDWIDE
Exporters on Edge: EU slaps on fresh tariffs as trade tensions rise
UGANDA
In June 2025, Uganda meets the world for the World Aquaculture Safari 2025 Conference (WA25 Uganda).The conference, which is being organised by the World Aquaculture Society, is expected to bring together nearly 2000 participants from around the world.
JAPAN
The company successfully completed a long-distance drone delivery demonstration in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Utilizing Aerodyne Japan's PWORCA, the drone transported approximately 10 kg of fresh fish on a 48 km round trip between Takashimacho and Egaishikacho in approximately 20 minutes. Flight PILOT handled operations, while Aerodyne provided technical expertise on aircraft operation.
In Hokkaido, Aeon Hokkaido Co., Ltd. started the initiative in March, and during the first period from March 3rd to 7th, eco-labeled "sustainable seafood" produced through sustainable fishing and aquaculture was displayed in the sales area, and consumers were encouraged to consume it. 
UNITED KINGDOM
ECUADOR
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HONG KONG
A consortium of civil society organizations is calling on the government of Hong Kong to urgently fix what it terms are systemic failings in the city’s seafood import regulatory regime.
ITALY
