The Sweet Spot: Cherry Picked Precision, Delivered with Speed

As the world anticipates the vibrant taste of Chilean cherries, ONE is pleased to announce that our Cherry Express Asia Latin America Express 1 (ALX1) service will offer improved transit time from Valparaiso to Hong Kong, tailored to the special care required to transport this precious commodity.

ONE’s Cherry Express Service will connect the ports of Valparaiso and Hong Kong in just 23 days, with the following vessel schedule:  

Cherries hold a special place in the hearts of the Chinese community, embodying good luck, prosperity and family unity. Hence, gifting and enjoying the delicious red fruit is deeply ingrained in the Chinese tradition, especially during the Lunar New Year period.

Harvested during the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, Chilean cherries are perfectly timed to meet China’s winter demand. However, given their delicate nature and short shelf life, fast and reliable transport is key to ensuring the cherries arrive in optimal condition. This commitment to quality, coupled with a mature and stable supply chain, has firmly established Chilean cherries in the Chinese market.

Building on a record-breaking 2024/25 season where Chilean cherry exports reached 626,021 metric tons, this season projects further growth of an estimated 5%, reaching approximately 657,000 metric tons, and China remaining as the primary destination.

To meet this need, ONE has implemented temporary changes in port rotation and faster sailing speeds, demonstrating our commitment to the perishable produce industry and our flexibility in adapting to challenges with innovative solutions from our experienced team of reefer experts. Additionally, with Cold Treatment (CT) requirements continuing to be heavy this season, ONE strives to continue providing the best-in-class CT service to our valued customers through our COOLTemp solution. This can be further enhanced with specialised care for your Chilean cherries with ONE’s COOLXTEND CA+, the most technologically advanced controlled atmosphere system which prolongs shelf life and safeguards freshness of your precious commodity. Lastly, have peace of mind with 24/7 technical assistance coupled with CONTAINER+, ONE’s cutting-edge reefer monitoring system for near real-time monitoring and key data to empower you and your business.

For more details on our Cherry Express Service, please refer to our Cherry Express Service brochure or contact your local ONE reefer expert.