When you bite into a banana in July, an apple in March, or grapes in December, you're not just tasting fruit,you're tasting the power of global logistics.

While most take year-round fruit availability for granted, behind every bite lies a logistics marvel. At Exim Transtrade, we thrive on such challenges,delivering freshness across continents, seasons, and climates.

Bananas: The Simple Fruit with a Complex Journey

Bananas grow easily, but shipping them? Not so much.
They’re harvested mostly in Ecuador, washed, boxed, and sent to Dole’s private port. Dole’s own refrigerated ships help maintain a smooth supply chain even at ports with limited infrastructure.

From farm to U.S. shelves takes just 12 days. On arrival, bananas are sorted and ripened in ethylene chambers before hitting grocery aisles.

Did You Know? Over 100 billion bananas are consumed globally each year, America’s favorite fruit!

Apples: The Fruit That Sleeps

Apples are harvested just once a year in fall, mainly in Washington. Yet, they’re available year-round thanks to Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage, sealed rooms that pause ripening by reducing oxygen and temperature.

Automated facilities like Stemilt’s Fresh Cube store thousands of pallets, delivering apples on-demand throughout the year.

Fun Fact: 60% of U.S. apples come from Washington, many are months old by the time you eat them!

Grapes: The Hemisphere Shuffle

Grapes don’t ripen post-harvest and bruise easily, yet they’re always in season. How? By chasing the sun.

After California’s season ends in October, Chile takes over. Grapes are cooled, packed, and shipped 5,000 miles via the Panama Canal to ports like Philadelphia. As Chile winds down, Mexico steps in, followed by California again in summer.

Insight: The U.S. imports 25+ million boxes of grapes from Mexico between May–July.

What the Fruit Trade Teaches Us About Logistics

• Timing is everything. From controlled ripening to just-in-time delivery.
• Technology rules. Think robotic warehouses and oxygen-controlled storage.
• Reefer containers keep produce fresh across long journeys.
• Vertical integration (owning ports, ships, ripening centers) ensures reliability.

Exim Transtrade: Logistics That Think Like Fruit

We bring the same care, speed, and precision to your supply chain, whether you're moving perishables, commodities, or finished goods.

• Speed & freshnes
• Smart routing
• Compliance & consistency

Let’s move the world, one container at a time.

Source - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmhDcZHg7ik