From 5 AM daily, convoys of lychee-laden trucks stream towards major collection points in Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province. Each truck carries about 150-170kg of lychees, creating a bustling scene in towns like Chu and Pho Kim.
Lychee Transport Trucks: Efficient Delivery Solutions for the Lychee Season
During the lychee season, the rapid and quality-assured transportation of lychees is crucial. Lychee trucks have become the primary mode of transport, meeting the demand for moving large quantities of lychees from orchards to collection points. Many collection points are located near the orchards, making it easier for people to move and minimizing transportation time.
Lychee Trading Situation in Bac Giang
At the collection points, the scene of lychee trading is busy. Hundreds of people flock to sell lychees, creating traffic jams on the roads.
Each motorcycle carrying lychees is usually loaded with about 150-170kg. Lychee prices range from 8,000 to 40,000 VND/kg depending on the variety. The sale is made through sample price tags written on paper according to the agreed weight.
Lychee Harvesting and Transportation Process
Lychees are usually harvested the afternoon before or early in the morning to be brought to the sales center when they are still fresh, ensuring a high price.
After harvesting, the lychees are packaged and transported by trucks and motorbikes to the collection points. From here, the lychees will be distributed to provinces throughout the country and exported.
Farmers transporting lychees on motorbikes
Conclusion
Lychee trucks play an important role in transporting lychees from orchards to consumers. The lychee season in Bac Giang not only brings income to farmers but also creates a vibrant and lively labor picture. The lychee output of Bac Giang this year is estimated at 180,000 tons, meeting domestic consumption and export needs.