In the Words of Arnold Schwarzenegger “Hasta La Vista, Baby” Chiquita Returns to Costa Rica and Bids Farewell to Strikers in Panama
Meanwhile, in the Panamanian province of Bocas del Toro, the situation is tense. Chiquita Panama and Ilara Holding confirmed the dismissal of all workers affiliated with the Union of Workers of the Banana, Agricultural, and Related Companies (Sitraibana), who have been on a national strike since April 28.
The resumption of activities was marked by the arrival of the ship “Italian Stream” at the Gastón Kogan terminal in Moín. The multinational Chiquita Brands International has officially resumed its port operations in Costa Rica, after becoming a new client of the Atlantic Slope Port Administration and Economic Development Board (JAPDEVA), Sucy Wing Ching, the institution’s executive president, announced on Friday. The restart of operations was marked by the arrival of the “Italian Stream” vessel at the Gastón Kogan terminal in Moín pictured above. You can view all of the Chiquita trucks surrounding the ship.
The 158.9 meter vessel docked at berth 5-6 under favorable weather conditions, allowing for smooth logistics operations. For approximately 30 hours, loading and unloading operations were carried out, including the import of 180 containers and the export of another 130. In addition, the loading of 3,051 boxes of palletized bananas, destined for the port of Vlissingen in the Netherlands, was successfully completed. In an official statement, the Costa Rican government celebrated Chiquita’s return as a JAPDEVA client: “With great enthusiasm, we welcome CHIQUITA as a new JAPDEVA client in 2025,” the statement said.
