What Makes Effective Cold Treatment Key to Protecting Peru’s Fresh Fruit Exports?

As Peru’s fresh fruit exports continue to grow, so do the demands on the cold chain. With the season now underway, exporters shipping citrus, blueberries, and grapes, are once again preparing to move high-value fruit to international markets, and maintaining strict Cold Treatment protocols is essential to ensuring market access.

To meet these demands, ZIM’s Cold Treatment services continue to evolve through close collaboration with customers and partners across the supply chain. The latest enhancements bring together advanced technology, dedicated onboard reefer expertise, and tailored solutions to help exporters keep their cargo protected every step of the way.

These improvements are the result of a cross-functional effort driven by real-world feedback and operational needs, helping Peru’s perishable exporters move their products more efficiently to maintain quality and schedule reliability.

Cool Solutions That Keep Exporters in Control

When shipping delicate perishables across long distances, visibility and rapid response can make all the difference. ZIM has introduced several developments designed to strengthen Cold Treatment performance and cargo protection:

• Dedicated Reefer Technicians on Every Vessel

Every vessel carrying Cold Treatment cargo is supported by expert onboard reefer technicians who supervise refrigerated containers throughout the voyage. Unlike remote monitoring alone, onboard specialists can respond immediately to temperature deviations or equipment issues, rather than waiting until the vessel reaches its next port. This helps minimize disruptions, reduce the risk of cargo damage, and ensure sensitive perishables receive the specialized attention they need.

• Software Enhancements

Technology also plays a key role in maintaining Cold Treatment integrity. With the latest software upgrades across ZIM’s reefer fleet, customers benefit from even more reliable temperature monitoring through the entire protocol process. The upgraded system eliminates data gaps and delivers continuous temperature visibility to support cargo quality and compliance.

• ZIMonitor 24/7 Global Service Team

Behind every shipment is a dedicated team, personally monitoring alerts and responding around the clock. From the moment cargo is stuffed at the shipper’s facility through to final delivery, this additional layer of security helps ensure compliance with Cold Treatment protocols while providing customers with greater peace of mind.

• Shipment Data Available in One Place

Through myZIM Personal Area, exporters can access a complete view of critical cargo information, including trip reports, route maps, hourly temperature readings, GPS location tracking, detailed end-of-voyage reports, and accurate temperature records.

Supporting the Growth of Peruvian Exports

Backed by advanced technology, dedicated expertise, and a global network, ZIM’s refrigerated solutions offer a range of benefits for Peru’s fresh fruit exporters:

• Reliable schedules and timely arrivals that support a smooth logistics experience
• Cold Treatment services available from all key Peruvian ports through ZIM’s global network
• Local and global expert support monitoring shipments from origin to destination
• Access to the industry’s youngest reefer fleet and ZIMonitor capabilities, ideally suited for Peru’s high-value fruit exports and long-haul US trade lanes, ensuring maximum reliability and Cold Treatment protocol compliance

Strengthening Peru’s Export Network with New Pisco Port Call

In response to direct feedback from exporters, ZIM recently introduced a new season-exclusive port call in Pisco, Peru via ZIM’s Colibri Express service (ZCX), offering a direct service from Pisco to main reefer gateways in the US East Coast and Canada, fixed weekly window and fast transit to help ensure the freshness of fruit and compliance with agricultural regulatory entities.

Added just in time for the start of the citrus season, the new call enables exporters to better coordinate harvest schedules while also delivering practical logistic benefits. Located closer to the main citrus-growing regions of southern Peru, exporters can reduce trucking costs, streamline inland transportation, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.

The result is a more streamlined cold chain that supports the journey of Peru’s finest fruit to international markets – fresher and further.