1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Fresh melon
2. ORIGIN: Spain, Europe (Turkey), Africa (Morocco, Senegal, Egypt), Latin America (Brazil)
3. VARIETIES: Galia, Cantaloup, Amarillo, Piel de sapo
4. PRODUCTION CALENDAR (Spain, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt):
– Galia & Cantaloup: May – October
– Amarillo: May – September
– Piel de sapo: All year
5. CALIBERS (Size): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
6. BRAND: Producer or private according production possibilities
7. PACKAGING FORMATS:
a) Galia and Cantaloup varieties: 5 kg net weight carton and quantity per pallets according its caliber
– Calibers 3, 4, 5: 112 cartons in case of euro-pallet and 140 cartons in case of American pallet
– Calibers 6, 7, 8, 9: 120 cartons in case of euro-pallet and 150 cartons in case of American pallet
b) Amarillo: 9 kg and 12 kg net weight carton and quantity per pallets according its caliber
– Calibers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: 91 cartons in case of American pallet
– Caliber 12 pieces: 60 cartons in case of euro-pallet and 75 cartons in case of American pallet
c) Piel de sapo: 9 kg and 12 kg net weight carton and quantity per pallets according its caliber
– Calibers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: 91 cartons in case of American pallet
– Caliber 12 pieces: 60 cartons in case of euro-pallet and 75 cartons in case of American pallet
8. LOADING FORMATS: Cooled grouped cargo per pallets or 21 – 24 pallets full loaded cargo by cooled truck & container
9. TEMPERATURE CONSERVATION: 8º – 10º
10. DELIVERY DELAY: Within 5 – 10 days after receipt of purchase confirmation and payment agreed
11. DELIVERY CONDITIONS: EXWORK & FOB & CFR delivery
12. PRICES: According current market rates
13. EXPORT DOCUMENTATION:
a. Bill of lading (B/L)
b. Commercial invoice
c. Packing list
d. Origin certificate
e. Sanitary and/or phytosanitary certificate
f. Quality and/or quantity certificate in case of been requested by client (Cost not included in quotations)
14. PAYMENT TERMS:
a. Prepayment of 30% – 50% of order value and balance against presentation of shipment documentation)
b. Irrevocable letter of credit payable at 60 days of shipment date
c. Deferred payment at 60 days of shipment date in case that´s granted a commercial risk coverage for a prime rated insurer like COFACE or similar
15. IMPORTANT NOTE: Rates quoted have a limited validity so must request update of them before confirmation of any purchase order