11. Shipping

11.1 Pome fruit may be sent by airfreight, conventional shipment or integral reefer containers

• Select shipping mode according to cost, quality and marketing considerations

11.2 Book shipping space timeously with the specified carrying temperatures and conditions

• All CTOs (Container Terminal Orders) to reflect the product, temperature setting, temperature regime codes and ventilation settings Summer Pears to be shipped at (-1ºC or -1.5ºC) (DP1 or DP2)

11.2.2 Employ service of a reliable and knowledge logistics service provider to arrange shipping as well as export documentation Incorrect or late documentation can lead to serious delays in overseas discharge ports with subsequent risk of poor fruit condition

11.3.1 Monitor and analyse carrying temperature en route Take corrective action in the event of deviations

• New technology is available to monitor temperatures en route

11.4.1 The standard Forelle protocol requires at least 8 weeks local storage after picking, irrespective of harvest date, prior to shipping (assuming 4 weeks for transit to market). Forelle and Vermont Beauty pears must be kept under continuous cooling for at least 12 weeks to minimise mealiness and to ensure even ripening. Release dates (picking dates) are prescribed by Hortec per sub production area.

11.4.2 The Forelle Early Market Access (FEMA) protocol entails the later harvested Forelle/Vermont Beauty (crisp and sweet), and treatment with 1-MCP for immediate marketing. This is subject to a FEMA release date by Hortec. The requirements of the programme, by invitation, are published annually by Hortgro.

11.6.1 Ship pome fruit according to the guidelines provided in the download for the specific cultivars listed

11.6.2 Special emergency guidelines during loadshedding Stage 4 and higher are also listed in the Supporting Document ‘Basic Cooling Guidelines’.