Logistics for Spanish mangoes are mainly managed by land freight as its main destination markets are within Europe.
The most common and fastest transportation method is the en route to France.
- En route to France, road shipment is the most common and fastest transportation method.
- Ripened from the tree, harvested, and delivered on the same day ensures freshness and maintains the quality of the fruit.
- The maximum gross weight of vehicles (lorry) carrying goods to France must not exceed 40 tons. This amount can be exceeded with special permits.
- COVID-19 has adversely affected land shipments as many of the borders were closed or re-routed. Currently, border entry will require the presentation of any covid-19 related certificates.