Leveraging the geographical advantages and policy benefits of the Hainan Free Trade Port, combined with the continuous upgrade of the company's shipping network, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co.,Ltd. is utilizing its professional services to streamline the entire supply chain for the import and export of tropical fruits. From the first arrival of durians at Yangpu Port to placing Hami melons on shelves in Malaysia, the company ensures freshness through speed, dedicated to linking tropical fruits with dining tables globally.
On the export front, a recent shipment of Hainan Hami melons was transported via the company's YCX direct service from Yangpu International Container Terminal to Port Klang in Malaysia. The entire journey for these fresh tropical fruits, from field harvest to placement on local supermarket shelves, took just five days. This marks a significant improvement compared to traditional sea freight times, signaling a new era of speed for the export of Hainan's tropical agricultural products.
This breakthrough in "five-day rapid export" is a practical achievement by COSCO SHIPPING Holdings' Hainan subsidiary, aiding the tropical fruit industry's transition from effective cultivation to far-reaching sales. Utilizing the regular operation of the YCX direct route and IoT-enabled smart refrigerated containers with temperature control technology, logistics costs were effectively reduced while maximizing the preservation of the melons' sweetness and crispness. Upon arrival overseas, the shipment quickly gained recognition and preference from local distributors.
On the import side, riding the wave of the Hainan Free Trade Port's vigorous development, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings is working to diversify the domestic fruit supply while expanding global fresh produce sourcing. The company's Hainan subsidiary achieved a new milestone in durian imports at Yangpu Port, contributing notable results to the high-quality development of international trade within the Free Trade Port.
Durian imports require strict timeliness, with a controlled timeline of under ten days from packaging in Thai orchards to domestic market availability. This particular import operation coincided with the Thai Songkran festival, presenting multiple timing challenges. In response, the Hainan subsidiary formed a temporary task force. Drawing on previous success in fruit import-export and leveraging the advantages of the company's QTS/JTV/AWE4 direct routes, the team worked to minimize transit time, securing precious "golden hours" for freshness and helping clients expedite the final leg of customs clearance.
Ultimately, the shipment of Thai Golden Pillow durians successfully cleared customs and entered the market as scheduled, fulfilling the commitment to preserve freshness and meet consumer expectations.
As development of the Free Trade Port surges forward, the future of cross-border fresh produce trade looks promising. Moving ahead, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings will continue to utilize its stable direct shipping resources, accelerate the establishment of integrated pre-cooling and customs clearance service stations for fresh exports, and continuously improve the "high-speed logistics chain" from orchard to table. By optimizing the two-way import-export corridor, the company aims to help more distinctive Hainan tropical fruits reach domestic and international consumers with optimal freshness.
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