ICAR-CISH–APEDA sea route protocol enables successful export of 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes to Dubai
Sea-route export protocol for mangoes links ICAR-CISH and APEDA to lower logistics costs and extend shelf life for fresh fruit exports.
- APEDA supports the export of agricultural and processed food products and works with exporters to improve export competitiveness.
- ICAR-CISH developed a treatment and handling protocol for extending the shelf life of mangoes in export transit.
- Sea freight can reduce logistics costs compared with air freight while preserving marketability when a strong cold chain is used.
ICAR-CISH and APEDA have validated a sea-route export protocol for fresh mango exports from Uttar Pradesh. A consignment of Dashehari and Langra mangoes reached Dubai by sea in a refrigerated container, showing that Indian horticulture exports can use a longer transit route without major quality loss when post-harvest handling and cold-chain control are strong.
What happened
A commercial shipment of premium Dashehari and Langra mangoes was exported from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a 40-foot reefer container. The exporter was Shehnaz Export, Amroha, in association with Attashi Global, and the buyer was Lulu Group, a major retail chain in the Gulf region.
UPSC can use the sea-route mango export protocol to test cold-chain logistics, post-harvest management, and the role of APEDA and ICAR institutions in improving agri-exports. Mains questions may ask how sea freight can support diversification of horticulture exports while reducing logistics costs and preserving quality.
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