Business Business.- Hortifrut, a leading global producer and marketer of berries, has reached an important logistical milestone with the arrival of its first shipment of blueberries to China through the Port of Chancay on December 18. This achievement demonstrates the significant positive impact of the Port of Chancay on Peru's foreign trade and on the development of the Peruvian agroindustry.

The shipment, which had a transit time of only 23 days, represented a reduction of 10 days compared to the 33 days traditionally required for this route. This progress reinforces Hortifrut's commitment to operational innovation and logistics optimization, consolidating itself as one of the first to invest in this new strategic infrastructure for Peruvian exports.

In this first shipment, Hortifrut shipped a total of 32 containers aboard the Xin Shanghai 150W ship, with 17 destined for the Port of Shanghai and 15 for Hong Kong. The fruit, originating from the Chao district, Virú province, in La Libertad, arrived at the Port of Chancay on November 16. Two thirds of the first shipment included varieties Tasty, recognized for their exceptional quality and flavor and highly demanded in international markets.

“We are very pleased to have completed the first shipment of our blueberries through the Port of Chancay to the Asian giant. This great logistics infrastructure not only optimizes our export times, but also offers enormous prospects to strengthen the dynamism of the Peruvian agricultural sector,” said Fernando Méndez, General Manager of Hortifrut Peru.

“The quality of our fruit is one of our top priorities, and thanks to this innovative port, we improve our ability to ensure that it reaches the tables of our customers around the world in optimal conditions,” added Bobby Yavari, CEO of Hortifrut APAC.

According to data from Proarándanos, currently, around 15% of Peruvian berry shipments are destined for China, a market with enormous growth potential. By 2025, a significant increase in the sector's exports is projected, driven by modern infrastructures such as the Port of Chancay and the growing dynamism of foreign trade.