South American fruits accelerate their access to the Chinese market

Published 2024년 12월 31일

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The inaugural shipment from Peru's newly opened Chancay port to Shanghai, carrying over 20,000 tons of fruits including blueberries, avocados, grapes, and mangoes, marked the start of a new direct route between the two countries. This route is expected to slash logistics costs by over 20% due to a 23-day shipping time, providing a more convenient and cost-effective solution for trade. China has emerged as the world's second-largest buyer of Peruvian blueberries, benefiting from the improved ripeness and quality thanks to the reduced shipping time. This development is part of a broader trend of South American agricultural products, such as Chilean cherries, finding a growing presence in the Chinese market, despite the geographical challenges.

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Following the official opening of Peru's Chancay port last November, the first ship from the South American country arrived in Shanghai on December 18. The ship completed a shipment of more than 20,000 tons of fruits such as blueberries, avocados, grapes and mangoes, which quickly entered the Chinese wholesale markets. With the opening of the direct route between Chancay and Shanghai, the shipping time between the two countries can be reduced to 23 days, saving more than 20% of logistics costs, which greatly increases commercial convenience. China has now become the second largest buyer of Peruvian blueberries. According to Peruvian fruit suppliers, the reduction in shipping time allows high-quality blueberries to be sent to China with better ripeness and provides the opportunity ...

Source: AgroNegociosPerú