2025年首批智利车厘子空降杭州

Core Insights - The arrival of 7.3 tons of Chilean cherries at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport marks the beginning of the 2025 new production season for cherries in Zhejiang Province, filling the winter domestic fruit supply gap [1][2] - Chilean cherries, particularly the SANTINA variety, are in high demand due to their sweet taste and nutritional benefits, with over 90% of the expected export volume directed to China for the 2025-2026 season [2] Supply Chain Efficiency - The cherries were efficiently transported from Chile to Hangzhou within 48 hours of picking, maintaining freshness and quality, with a projected export volume of 655,000 tons for the upcoming season [2] - The logistics company managing the transport anticipates eight to nine additional shipments of cherries, each weighing approximately 40 tons, to continue until February next year [2] Fresh Produce Import Growth - Hangzhou Airport has established a comprehensive support system for fresh produce imports, including optimized customs services and upgraded facilities, which are crucial for maintaining the freshness of perishable goods [3] - The airport operates over 100 weekly flights on 20 dedicated cargo routes, significantly enhancing the import capacity for fresh products like cherries [3] Cold Chain and Inspection Improvements - The newly established comprehensive regulatory site at Hangzhou Airport has improved customs efficiency, reducing the time from landing to market for various fresh products, including salmon, to under 24 hours [4] - In the first ten months of the year, the airport saw a dramatic increase in imports of fresh seafood, with 968 batches and 4,026 tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 39 times and 58 times, respectively [4]