The Port of Valparaiso experiences its largest ever export week of cherries

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Secretary of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, visited the Port of Valparaiso in the midst of the most busy week in the Chilean cherries export season. Chile is breaking the record export of cherry thanks to TPS, the South Pacific Terminal (TPS) which is expected to grow by an rise of between 40 and 50% in exports. That’s which is equivalent up to 120 million box.

“We break every record. This port, thanks to its remarkable efficiency levels and working environment is crucial to exporting Chilean fruits. It also creates jobs, both indirect and direct in addition to an increase in the value of the logistics chain, “Valenzuela stated.

The Minister was welcomed by a group led by Cristian Rodriguez, who is the director general at TPS, Javiera Perales, the Concessions Manager for Empresa Portuaria Valparaiso (EPV) as well as representatives from Frutas de Chile, Customs, SAG and port unions.

Important infrastructure and the future issues

During his visit during the visit, the Minister emphasized the necessity of expanding port infrastructure in order to sustain the growth. “The port will be operational in the coming ten years, but it’s crucial to anticipate its growth so that Valparaiso can be a leader for at the very least two years,” he said.

TPS has been equipped for the moment with 3,400 reefer container connection, handles unprecedented quantities. The increase is in response to expectation of an outstanding harvest season for exports, Rodriguez stated. “Our objective is to make sure that our fruits are delivered promptly, in line with the demands of our customers and high the highest quality standards,” he said.

Record-breaking season for cherries as well as other fruits

Based on EPV reports, the exports of cherry from Valparaiso will rise by 213,000 tonnes last year up to 230,000 tonnes this season. The increase is a testament to Chile’s dominance on the international market for cherries.

The Valparaiso port system is well-equipped for the demands of the season due to its knowledge and logistics capabilities, Javiera Perales added. Ivan Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile, highlighted the importance of collaboration between private and public entities as a element in the success of the sector.

As well as cherry, TPS is expecting to manage huge quantities of grapes and other fruit varieties. “We are confident that this will be an excellent season for stone fruits as well as other export items,” Rodriguez said.

Operation in progress

In the course of the trip, three vessels were inspected at the port: Hapag Lloyd’s Manzanillo Express Maersk Bayete, and Cool Carriers’ Baltic Performer were equipped with refrigerated container and pallets containing fruit. TPS is expected to service seventeen Cherry Express vessels this season which will make it an essential port of entry for Chilean international trade.

Minister Valenzuela completed his trip by stressing the need to coordinate everyone involved to guarantee the successful run of the season. It also helps to increase Chile’s standing as a world leader in export of fresh fruits.

Source: portalportuario.cl

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