Shipping Dominican bananas
Dominican organic bananas are known around the world. Here’s how fresh bananas are shipped from the DR.
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Organic bananas from the northwest
Most bananas grow in Valverde, Montecristi and Azua. The Dominican Republic is one of the largest organic banana exporters, with most going to Europe.
How bananas are shipped
- Refrigerated (reefer) containers at the correct temperature, from Manzanillo, Caucedo or Río Haina.
- Fast packing and loading after harvest to protect shelf life.
- Standard banana boxes on pallets, with temperature records for the trip.
What you need
Phytosanitary certificate from the Ministerio de Agricultura, organic and quality certificates if required by the buyer, commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration (DUA), bill of lading, certificate of origin. For the U.S., check USDA APHIS admissibility and FDA requirements before you ship.
How Puente Freight helps
We book reefer containers, coordinate pickup and inspections, and track your fresh cargo to Europe, the U.S. and the Caribbean.