Our Avocado Cold Chain Solution:
Step-by-Step Process
The moment avocados are harvested, the clock starts ticking. Thanks to our partner network, avocado exporters can access our fully transparent cold chain and make the right decisions when it matters most.
Legend
Not part of the SAFTA cold chain
Part of the SAFTA cold chain
Orchard
The start of an agricultural production system that cultivates avocados as a commercial crop.
Transportation
As soon as possible after harvesting.
Start of the cold chainSorting, grading, packing and cooling are among the main activities. The first quality control also takes place.
Packhouse
Cold Transport
Climate-controlled loading of pre-cooled avocados into reefer containers.
Sea freight
SAFTA insurance rates are available for our clients through S.A.V.E.
The avocados are checked upon arrival in Europe by our quality control partner, Quality Studio.
Quality Control
IDP oversees temperature-controlled loading and unloading into their cooled storage facilities.
Storage
Customs Clearance & Phyto Testing
Verification process to ensure the avocados have been inspected and are pest and disease-free.
Transportation
IDP provides temperature-controlled transportation until final destination.
END of the cold chainFinal destination
The goods are handed over to the buyer.
Why work with SAFTA?
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Fixed Pricing
No more unexpected costs to eat into your bottom line
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Early Invoicing
We guarantee payment within 15 days from xxx
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Full Transparency
You will have real-time information about your avocados to improve your decision making