Shenzhen Cool Chain Logistics, Southeast Asia, as part of a renowned group company, has established itself in several cities throughout the region. The company has a variety of projects to choose from it is making a major investment in the transportation of reefer containers.

The firm has a solid presence in China’s major ports that include Shenzhen, Nansha, Shanghai, Ningbo, and Qingdao. These hubs are strategically placed to facilitate its primary business focus of containers for reefer transportation. They specialize in handling many non-perishable items.

Thomas Vance is the company’s Director of Operations and Deputy General Manager. Thomas Vance has presented certain opportunities as well as challenges that the sector faces: “In the southern region We have experience through the management of durians and longan from Thailand and bananas and durians from Vietnam as well as the Philippines and also dragon fruits and pineapples in Vietnam. For East China, we manage various fruits. This includes dragon fruit as well as longans and other various fruits of the Western world, including mandarins, cherries and oranges. In Ningbo there is a focus on fruit from South Africa, while Qingdao is similar to Shanghai however is known in its handling of longan and dragon fruit, which is followed closely”.

Thomas Vance at the Guangzhou International Fruit Expo, towards the close of August

The main focus of the business is in shipping. This is complemented by air transport. At present, rail transportation isn’t an element of their business because of its complexity. the business is focused on developing their road transport within the domestic market in China and is getting ready for the launch of road transport across Vietnam across China.

Time saved and easier navigation difficult laws

“In the post-Covid era our responsibility in assisting our clients has changed. Two main elements dominate our work in reducing time as well as ensuring that we are in compliance with the regulations. The company works with shipping firms to reduce the time of delivery, while also working with port officials and concerning authorities in order to decrease the duration of cargo stays. The regulatory environment for both China and the exporting countries is essential for the facilitation of international trade” Thomas says. Thomas: “With the impact of Covid decreasing, we mostly assist clients to save time as well as navigate the complex rules. We work with shipping companies as well as ports to speed up travel times. In addition, we assist with the compliance of Chinese government regulations as well as exporting nation requirements, making it easier to conduct international trade for their clients”.

The company’s focus is shipping containers for fruit and reefers They anticipate the challenges of rail and road transport as cost and effectiveness becoming the most important elements. Additionally, they anticipate increased competition, and higher standards for quality. Digitalization is crucial to meeting these demands and providing better service.

Thomas says: “The company anticipates expanding its operations throughout Southeast Asia, and we remain vigilant about areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. But, the stability of their political systems remains an issue. Also, we are looking at possibilities within Australia, New Zealand, and Southern Hemisphere regions, aiming to meet the increasing demands for fresh fruits and vegetables in these areas.”

The first concentration will be on Southeast Asia, leveraging proximity in order to ensure freshness of the fruit throughout its journey. Following that, exports to Europe and Europe and the Middle East also emerging as a major market. Following the participation at this year’s Hong Kong Fruit Logistica Exhibition the demand from Arab nations underscore the growing demand for Southeast Asian fruits.

The most interesting aspect is the increase in the quantity of dragon fruits imported from Vietnam and Vietnam, since Chinese cultivators are increasing the production in their own country. Thomas believes in the near future that China is likely to transform into a major importer of fruits into an export market.

“As as the Chinese economic system continues to grow increasing the number of Chinese businesses will look for worldwide opportunities. However, Thailand, with its maturing market, and its substantial Chinese buyers, is an important focus for our operations. Vietnam also has a remarkably advanced market that has recently seen the launch to Vietnamese durians, offers opportunities also. Markets that are emerging like the Philippines have potential, however they have distinct obstacles mostly due to strict laws. The potential of Indonesia is appealing because of its size as well as its capacity to produce fruit but regional instability remains a major concern. In addition, Malaysia, much like the Philippines is showing potential especially when technology advancements allow the new durian exports.”

In the future, Shenzhen Cool Chain Logistics has long-term as well as short-term targets. The near future is when they will be looking to strengthen the stability of their Southeast Asian offices in Thailand and Vietnam and are also considering expanding to other nations like the Philippines as well as Malaysia.

In the future the company sees potential for growth in Australia, New Zealand, as well as Southern Hemisphere regions. There is a huge potential for exports of fruits and vegetables from these countries to China after stability in the political environment is established, will be an attractive investment opportunity for the future. “We find that the proportion of Chinese business owners countries of sourcing is rising. Many times, companies set up offices in the countries they originate from or send teams of sourcing to regions. The Chinese professionals are used to working in conjunction with Chinese service companies. This is an excellent opportunity for us to do just the same. We’re used to speed, effectiveness and value-for-money which Chinese business owners expect of their vendors”.

More information is available here:

Thomas Vanve Director of Operations, the Deputy General Manager

Shenzhen Cool Chain Logistics

www.coolchainlogistics.com

Email: sales@coolchainlogistics.com

Contact Number: +86 755 808 0391

Source: The Plantations International Agroforestry Group of Companies