Logistics

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First Official Shipment of Vietnamese Durians to China Departs Amid Fraud ConcernsOn Sept. 17, Vietnam dispatched its first shipment of fresh durians — China’s most valuable fresh fruit import — to China by normal trade channels.	September 19, 2022 Produce Report
Italian Kiwifruit May Now Be Exported to China by Reefer ShipItalian kiwifruit can now be shipped to China by refrigerated cargo ship in addition to refrigerated containers.	September 19, 2022 Produce Report
Yunnan’s Tianpeng Highway Port Prepares for ReopeningYunnan’s Tianpeng Highway Port recently passed on-site inspections and will open for business once renovations are complete.	August 31, 2022 Roy G
Chile Undertakes Public–Private Effort To Address Ports CrisisFive key Chilean industry associations are participating in a public–private collaborative effort to tackle the country’s recent logistical problems.	August 25, 2022 Dan Siekman
Vietnam’s Successful Lychee Season Ends, Dragon Fruit Still in TroubleIn stark contrast to the successful lychee season, the Vietnamese dragon fruit industry remains in serious trouble.	August 22, 2022 Roy G
Idaho Cherries Return to China After Three-Year AbsenceIdaho cherries recently returned to China following a three-year pause in shipments due to trade conditions stemming from the broader U.S.–China trade conflict.	August 11, 2022 Produce Report
Fresh Vietnamese Durians Gain Official China Market AccessVietnam has become only the second country granted market access for China’s most valuable fresh fruit import.	August 02, 2022 Produce Report
Shangri-La Matsutake Mushroom Season Arrives With Prices Exceeding $700 per KilogramThe matsutake mushroom season in Shangri-La County has arrived with high prices, despite challenges from overharvesting.	July 26, 2022 Produce Report
Thai Mangosteen Prices in China Fall Sharply as Production PeaksIncreased mangosteen production in Thailand this year has led to a significant drop in prices in China.	June 29, 2022 Roy G
Renewed Congestion at Vietnam–China Border: 2,000 Trucks Await ClearanceCustoms agents at the Vietnam–China border are reportedly unable to keep up with renewed traffic, with almost 2,000 trucks stranded earlier this month.	June 15, 2022 Roy G