Core Insights - The arrival of the "Rose Bay" vessel carrying 5,682 tons of New Zealand kiwifruit marks the beginning of the 2024 import season at Taizhou Port, Zhejiang [1] - The Taizhou Customs has implemented a "pre-declaration and immediate inspection" model to ensure the timely delivery of fresh fruits to consumers [1] - The imported kiwifruit primarily consists of the high-quality New Zealand brand "Zespri," with half of the shipment destined for Shanghai and the other half stored at the Dama Yu Port cold chain center [1] Industry Overview - The demand for high-quality imported fruits has been steadily increasing among consumers, with Dama Yu Port projected to import 22,500 tons of New Zealand kiwifruit worth 500 million yuan in 2024 [2] - The Dama Yu Port International Fresh Cold Chain Center, which began operations in March, provides a comprehensive service from docking to transportation, enhancing the port's role as a key gateway for imported fruits into East China [2] - In addition to traditional imports of New Zealand kiwifruit, the port plans to introduce New Zealand rocket apples and potentially frozen fish products following the approval of designated monitoring areas [2]