Hong Kong handled a record 6,500 containers of Chilean cherries ahead of Chinese New Year

Published 2025년 2월 17일

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In January 2025, Hong Kong processed a record number of containers of Chilean cherries, with 6,500 containers being the largest since the pandemic. These cherries were primarily shipped to mainland Chinese markets and handled at Modern Terminals via various shipping services. Hong Kong processes approximately 40% of Chilean cherry entries into mainland China, making it the largest port of entry. The reliability of Hong Kong terminals is vital for efficient delivery throughout China, with around 50% of cherry containers being cleared from Hong Kong terminals within an hour of unloading. Expectations are for container volume growth of 40-50% this season.

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(Agraria.pe) In January 2025, Hong Kong processed the largest number of containers of Chilean cherries since the pandemic, with 6,500 containers originating from Chile. These shipments mainly served mainland Chinese markets, handled at Modern Terminals via Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE and HMM’s Cherry Express service. Modern Terminals, part of the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance, operates 23 berths with a refrigerated cargo capacity of over 7,800 containers. Chilean cherries are exported annually to mainland China in large volumes, symbolize joy and good fortune, and are popular gifts ahead of the Chinese New Year. This year, the first day of the Chinese New Year was on January 29, leading to a record influx of containers in the preceding weeks. Hong Kong processes approximately 40% of Chilean cherries entering mainland China, maintaining its status as the largest port of entry for this trade, which saw record export volumes from Chile in the 2024/2025 season. The reliability of Hong Kong ...

Source: Agraria