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Moving durian to China by road
Road transport is the common option for fresh durian going to China. A successful trip needs careful planning from choosing the truck and loading to tracking and handling issues.
Choosing the vehicle
- A truck or container that holds temperature, or a refrigerated one when required.
- A clean vehicle with no foreign odours, inspected before loading.
- A driver and carrier experienced with the intended route and border crossing.
- Vehicle details recorded in the batch file.
Loading
- Stack cartons firmly with gaps for airflow and without crushing.
- Do not stack so high that lower cartons are bruised.
- Seal the load and record the seal number as required.
- Keep the wait between packing and loading as short as possible.
Planning the timing
Count the travel time, the wait for clearance, inspection and delivery to the receiving point. Build in a buffer for peak hours or border schedule changes, and agree in advance how a delayed truck is handled.
Documents and tracking
- The batch document set travels with the truck, with copies for the parties involved.
- A point of contact on both sides of the border.
- Progress updates at the agreed milestones.
- Keep the delivery record for cross-checking.
Times and procedures at the border change over time. Reconfirm before each trip.
Frequently asked questions
How much time buffer should I allow?
There is no fixed figure. The buffer depends on the season, truck volumes and inspection requirements at the border, so agree it trip by trip.
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