The season of import of citrus fruits from Turkey has started in the port of Odessa, Ukraine

Published 2020년 10월 26일

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The ro-ro VILENA has delivered the first batch of lemons from the Turkish port of Zonguldak, marking the start of the new harvest. The majority of Ukraine's annual citrus consumption, up to 300 thousand tons, is imported from Turkey. The import season usually lasts for six months, with the peak occurring during the New Year's holidays. The port of Odessa, which has a modernized refrigerator facility put into operation in 1951, plays a crucial role in storing and handling the imported fruits.

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On October 23, the ro-ro VILENA (Moldova flag) delivered the first batch of lemons of the new harvest from the Turkish port of Zonguldak. The vessel was moored near the berth of PJSC "Odessa Port Refrigerator". "According to statistics, Ukrainians annually consume up to 300 thousand tons of citrus - lemons, oranges, tangerines and pomegranates. 70% of this amount is tropical fruit of Turkish origin, "- said in a statement. It is noted that the season of fruit imports on the line "Odessa-Zonguldak-Odessa" usually lasts 6 months - from October to March. The peak of delivery falls on New Year's holidays. Reference: The refrigerator in the port of Odessa was put into operation in ...

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