China - December 20, 2024 First direct cargo shipment from Peru's Chancay Port arrives in Shanghai (Voice_over) After 23 days of travel on the Pacific Ocean, the Xin Shanghai ship is back home. (Stand_up) Chen Tong, Reporter: "The first ship along this Chancay to Shanghai shipping rout since the Chancay Port has arrived at Yangshan port, carrying tons of fresh agricultural products from Latin America to arrive in China in a faster and easier way." (Voice_over) Last month, witnessed by the leaders of the two countries, the Chancay Port built by Chinese companies officially opened in Peru. In the past, cargo needed to be transported via Callao Port in Peru. And the transit time took over a month. But Chancay Port shortens the transit time and cuts logistical costs by 20 percent. (Sound_bite) Yan Shuang, Captain, Xin Shanghai: "I'm very honored to become the first captain to sail the ship along such an important route. I'm very happy." (Voice_over) The ship carries 4,300 containers of cargo. More than 150 are refrigerated containers with over 3,000 tons of fruit including blueberries, avocados and grapes. Agricultural products of this kind require quicker customs clearance and immigration inspection procedures. (Sound_bite) Fan Yong, Vice Captain of Team Two, Yangshan Immigration Inspection Station: "We strengthened our communications with border inspections, port and ship agents before the ship was berthed. We've conducted pre-inspection procedures and boarding procedures for operating personnel via our Single Window and online platforms." (Voice_over) The destination of these containers is not only Shanghai. Some will head to Hong Kong and other Chinese mainland cities, while others will go to Southeast Asia. (Sound_bite) Chen Xiaochen, Section Manager of Latin America/Africa Trade Division, COSCO Shipping Lines: "These cargo are on the ship and we'll ship them to their final destinations via our service network in a safe way." (Voice_over) Currently there's one ship operating every week along the route, but COSCO shipping says it will increase the frequency in future to strengthen trade in the Asia-Pacific region. [Restriction: No access Chinese mainland]