The first batch of sea-shipped direct imports of carambolas for the new season has arrived in Guangzhou Nansha, marking the first in the nation.

On December 6, accompanied by the sound of a horn, the "Cherry Express" cargo ship, carrying 369 containers and over 7,800 tons of Chilean cherries, slowly docked at the Phase II terminal of Guangzhou Nansha Port. This is the first batch of direct sea imports of cherries for the 2025-2026 Southern Hemisphere cherry season arriving at the Guangzhou Nansha Port, and also the first batch of direct sea imports of cherries for the new season nationwide. From November to February of the following year, it is the season for Southern Hemisphere cherries to enter the market, coinciding with the peak consumption period of New Year's Day and the Spring Festival in China. Over 90% of Chilean cherries enter the Chinese market each year. "The imported cherries this time are of the 'Santina' variety, which is an early-ripening variety with large fruits and moderate sweetness. After clearance, the goods will mainly be sent to the Jiangnan Fruit Wholesale Market, and in addition to being sold ...