Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-04-29 08:04Core Points - Guangzhou Port has launched its first direct shipping route to the west coast of South America, connecting Nansha Port with ports in Peru, Mexico, and Chile, enhancing logistics between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Latin America [1][3] - The new route, operated by COSCO Shipping Ports, reduces maritime transport time from Peru to China to 23 days, saving over 20% in logistics costs [3] - The WSA3 route will facilitate the export of Chinese manufactured goods such as home appliances, electronics, furniture, and toys, while also allowing for the import of high-quality tropical fruits, seafood, wine, and other products from Latin America [3] - Nansha Port has the highest number of African routes among mainland ports, and the WSA3 route connects it to the new land-sea corridor [3] - The Nansha International Cold Chain project has built three multi-layer cold storage facilities with a total capacity of 227,000 tons, enabling a seamless cold chain service for frozen goods [3] - Future shipments of refrigerated goods from South America, including various meats and fruits, will be more accessible to consumers in China through Nansha Port [3]