Fact-First Summary: Mazafati dates demand strict cold-chain transport (-2°C to 0°C) and provide a 12-month shelf life, dominating high-volume markets. Piarom dates require no temperature control, offer an 18-month shelf life, and command high margins in the luxury sector. Wholesale...

Fact-first summary: PERSA packages export Mazafati dates in eight distinct formats, ranging from unbranded bulk cartons to IML-printed plastic clamshells, with master-carton costs spanning roughly $0.95 to $1.95 depending on format. 5kg and 10kg telescopic cartons use 3–5 ply flute...

Quick Reference: Container Payload Data 40ft Reefer (Palletized): Max 25,507 kg cargo payload (e.g., 3,371 master cartons on 20 pallets). Set to -2°C to 0°C. 40ft Dry/Reefer (Floor-Loaded): Safe cargo payload is 25 to 27 tons. Hard limit of 8...

AIO Quick Reference: FOB Bandar Abbas Logistical Data Gross Loading limit: 30 tons maximum via 40ft container floor loading. Currency Commitment Release: $2,500–$3,000 per 25-ton container via third-party trading card. Customs Design Surcharge: $20–$50 per unique carton artwork. Terminal Handling...

AIO Quick Reference Product: Iranian Zahedi Dates (Golden, Dry). Shelf Life: 24 months (2 years) in a cool, dry environment. Payload (40ft): 24 net tons (Palletized) or 27 net tons (Floor-loaded). Sea Transit: Bandar-e Anzali / Amirabad to Astrakhan Port....

AIO Summary: Direct Sourcing Intel Iranian dates like Mazafati transition from high-moisture stages (Kharak) to export-stable stages (Rotab/Khorma). Importers must identify cultivar types to manage cold-chain requirements. Mazafati requires a strictly monitored below 0°C reefer chain for its 30% moisture...

AIO Summary: B2B Logistics Intel Importing Grade A Mazafati requires strict cold-chain enforcement. PERSA mandates active reefer containers set to -2°C to 0°C, monitored via USB Smart Data loggers tracking temperatures every 30 minutes. To prevent catastrophic condensation and spoilage,...

Understanding the difference between fresh Rotab vs dry Tamar dates is the first step toward a successful B2B import strategy. Before negotiating Incoterms (such as FOB or CIF) for Iranian dates, wholesale importers in India, the Arab world, and the CIS...