Chile: Puerto Valparaíso presents seasonal fruit forecast to regional transporters' union

The article reports on a meeting between the Federation of Transporters of the Valparaíso Region (Fedequinta) and Puerto Valparaíso, where discussions were held on the logistics and coordination efforts for the upcoming fruit shipping season. The previous season saw nearly 2.6 million tons of fruit and vegetables transported, with a focus on table grapes, apples, and cherries. Puerto Valparaíso, which handles 53% of the region's fruit and vegetable cargo transfer, highlighted improvements and initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing waiting times, and improving the experience for all stakeholders. These initiatives include increasing refrigerated container connections by 10%, improving empty container scheduling, providing buffers to reduce congestion, and implementing facilitation protocols with the Agricultural and Livestock Service. The meeting was attended by various other entities, including the National Confederation of Cargo Transport of Chile, the Seremi of Transport, universities, institutes, and the Port Company of San Antonio.