First batch of fresh bananas from Laos arrives in China's Beijing by cold chain vessel

The train carrying 390 tons of fresh bananas departed Vientiane South Station in Laos on October 12, entered China via the Mohan Port in Yunnan Province, and arrived in Beijing, China, on a cold chain. This is the first international cold chain train on the China-Laos railway (Vientiane-Kunming-Beijing Pinggu). Compared with the traditional method, this shipment uses an intelligent logistics system and a full-trip cold chain, which improves delivery speed and reduces costs, said Yi Qiang, director of the Cold Chain Logistics Department of China Railway Special Cargo Logistics. Zhang Zhongyi, general manager of Beijing Yongxin Hengchang Fruit Company, a Lao banana retailer, said the bananas will be distributed through both online and offline channels, including major platforms such as JD.com, Meituan, and Guoduomei, and are expected to be sold out within a week. Meanwhile, Mr. Zhao Liang, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jingping Logistics Center Industrial Development ...