A shipment of Chilean cherries at Nansha Port faces escalating risks of port detention due to stringent inspection protocols. The Chilean Fruit Cherry Committee confirmed that the large cargo volume has extended port clearance procedures by several days. Customs authorities have completed full inspections on 10 containers, identifying critical flaws in cold chain logistics, with all shipments pending laboratory analysis. This incident may lead to large-scale cargo detention or partial destruction. Emergency negotiations among Maersk Line, consignees, and Chinese customs remain inconclusive. The delays deliver a dual blow to Chile's cherry industry: while 2024/25 exports to China are projected to hit a record 17,000 containers, the "Maersk Saltoro" vessel's schedule disruption threatens to miss the Spring Festival sales peak, exposing vulnerabilities in global perishable supply chains.
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