Chilean cherry shipments through TPS exceed 325,000 tonnes in 2025-26

More than 325,000 tonnes of cherries moved through the Port of Valparaíso during the 2025-26 export season, according to Terminal Pacífico Sur and Frutas de Chile.

The season ran from mid-November to the third week of January, a short but intense window in which the terminal handled nearly 25,000 refrigerated containers. Most shipments were headed to Asia, which absorbed close to 87% of total volumes, while the rest were distributed across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Handling such volumes required tight coordination and a strong cold chain, with specialised infrastructure and scheduling playing a key role during peak weeks. The season once again highlighted the pressure points of cherry logistics, where speed and temperature control are critical from port to destination.

source: frutasdechile.cl, tps.cl

photo: tps.cl