On September 18, a shipment of 11,7 tons of Peruvian blueberries arrived at Tianjin Port, marking the first time South American blueberries have been imported through a northern Chinese port after a 34-day journey. Peru is renowned for its export of high-quality fresh blueberries, and the Hass brand on this shipment stands out for its unique fruity aroma, rich flavor and exceptional nutritional value.

Peak blueberry season is expected to begin in late October, promising larger quantities of fruit to be shipped to the northern market via Tianjin Port. This is expected to maintain a steady supply of premium fruit to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

The establishment of a direct shipping route between South America and Tianjin Port in December 2023 has reduced transit times, facilitating more than 30 voyages and creating an efficient maritime logistics corridor for imports and exports of fresh fruit between northern China and South America, including products such as white shrimp, frozen beef, cherries, red wine, chemicals, glass, coiled steel and vehicles.

To ensure the freshness and safety of blueberries, Tianjin Port Group has enhanced its collaboration with port units, improving terminal operations and service capabilities, including customized services to speed up customs clearance. In an initiative to create a green logistics channel, hydrogen-powered trucks were used for long-distance transportation of the blueberries, with conditions monitored throughout the journey. The blueberries have been rapidly distributed to consumers through Wumart supermarkets and the Dmall app, demonstrating the economic benefits of port development.