Exporting Iranian barberries, one of the most delicate and premium dried fruits in the global market, requires precision logistics and professional cold-chain management. The vivid red color, tangy flavor, and soft texture of barberries can easily degrade if not handled properly during transportation.

At Tamila Agrifood Company, we’ve developed a comprehensive logistics and cold-chain shipping system to maintain maximum freshness, hygiene, and quality from Iran to your destination port — whether in Europe, the Middle East, or East Asia.

This article explains how our export process ensures the safe, cost-efficient, and temperature-stable delivery of Iranian barberries to wholesale buyers worldwide.

1. Why Barberries Require Specialized Logistics?

Barberries (Zereshk) are highly sensitive to:

•    Temperature fluctuations

•    Humidity and moisture exposure

•    Rough handling or compression during transit

•    Prolonged storage in non-ventilated containers

Unlike other dried fruits, barberries contain natural organic acids and residual moisture, making them prone to spoilage if shipping conditions are not controlled.

For this reason, standard dry freight shipping is not enough. Barberry exports demand cold-chain logistics — a specialized system where the product is stored, packed, and transported at consistent, cool temperatures (typically between 0°C and +8°C).

2. Tamila Agrifood’s Cold-Chain Shipping Workflow

Our logistics process is engineered to protect product integrity at every stage — from farm to destination port.

Step 1: Origin Handling & Pre-Cooling

Freshly harvested barberries are pre-cooled in hygienic storage chambers to remove field heat and stabilize moisture content. This prevents condensation during transport.

Step 2: Grading, Sorting & Packaging

Each batch is graded by size, color, and seed content, then packed in multi-layer moisture-barrier cartons or vacuum-sealed bags depending on buyer preference.

Step 3: Cold Storage Before Dispatch

Before shipment, barberries are stored in ISO-certified cold warehouses in South Khorasan Province or Bandar Abbas, ensuring a stable temperature until container loading.

Step 4: Reefer Container Loading

All shipments are exported in refrigerated containers (reefers) equipped with digital thermometers and data loggers. These devices continuously record temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels throughout the voyage.

Step 5: Transit & Destination Handling

Depending on the destination, the shipment travels via sea, air, or multimodal routes (road + ocean). Upon arrival, local logistics partners ensure the cold chain remains intact until customs clearance and delivery.

3. Packaging Standards for Cold-Chain Barberry Export

To maintain product quality, our packaging process is equally important as transportation.

Export Packaging Options:

•    10 kg & 12.5 kg Cartons: For premium puffed (Pofaki) barberries

•    25 kg Bulk Boxes: For seedless (Anari) barberries

•    5 kg Vacuum Packs: For black barberries and air cargo shipments

Each package includes:

•    Food-grade polyethylene inner liners

•    Desiccant pouches to absorb residual moisture

•    Optional nitrogen flushing for longer shelf life

•    Tamper-proof seals and export labeling per buyer specifications

4. Transportation Modes for Bulk Barberry Export

Depending on buyer location, Tamila Agrifood offers three main shipping methods:

Sea Freight (Reefer Containers)

•    Best for: Large-volume buyers (5–20 MT+)

•    Routes: Bandar Abbas → Rotterdam, Hamburg, Dubai, Jeddah, or Mombasa

•    Transit time: 15–35 days

•    Temperature: +2°C to +6°C

Air Freight (Chilled Cargo)

•    Best for: Urgent or small consignments (under 2 MT)

•    Routes: Tehran → Frankfurt, Dubai, or Istanbul

•    Transit time: 1–3 days

•    Temperature: 0°C to +4°C

Land Freight (Refrigerated Trucks)

•    Best for: Exports to Iraq, UAE, Oman, Turkey, and Armenia

•    Transit time: 2–7 days

•    Temperature: +2°C to +8°C

Each mode includes real-time tracking, insurance coverage, and export documentation (CO, Phytosanitary, Invoice, Packing List, etc.).

5. Compliance & Quality Control

Tamila Agrifood ensures every shipment complies with international standards, including:

•    ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management

•    HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

•    Organic Certification (for EU buyers)

•    Halal Certification (for GCC buyers)

Our quality assurance team conducts pre-shipment inspections, including:

•    Microbial and aflatoxin testing

•    Moisture and pH level analysis

•    Color and purity evaluation

Certificates of analysis (COA) are provided upon request for every export batch.

6. Risk Mitigation & Insurance Coverage

International shipping always carries risks, from customs delays to temperature variations.

To protect our buyers, Tamila Agrifood includes:

•    Cargo insurance (up to 110% of shipment value)

•    Temperature monitoring reports

•    Reefer performance data logs

•    Full documentation support for claims (if required)

We partner only with top-tier freight forwarders and cold-storage logistics companies experienced in handling sensitive food cargo.

7. Sustainability in Barberry Logistics

We believe efficient logistics shouldn’t come at the cost of the environment.

That’s why our packaging and transportation model is built around eco-friendly principles:

Use of recyclable cartons and low-plastic vacuum films

Energy-efficient cold rooms with solar-assisted chillers

Optimized container loading plans to reduce emissions per MT

Partnerships with green-certified shipping lines for ocean freight

This approach not only ensures environmental responsibility but also appeals to eco-conscious buyers in Europe and North America.

8. Key Benefits of Tamila Agrifood’s Cold-Chain Solutions

✔ Temperature stability from farm to destination port

✔ Reduced spoilage and moisture absorption

✔ Extended shelf life (up to 18 months)

✔ Improved visual appeal and color retention

✔ Reliable global delivery with real-time monitoring

Whether you’re importing for food manufacturing, retail repackaging, or ingredient processing, our logistics framework ensures your shipment arrives in perfect condition, fresh, flavorful, and ready for distribution.

9. Request a Shipping Quote

To get a custom logistics and shipping quotation, please contact us:

Email: tamilaagrifood@gmail.com

Please include the following details:

•    Destination port or city

•    Required quantity (MT)

•    Preferred Incoterm (FOB, CIF, or DDP)

•    Packaging type (cartons, vacuum packs, or bulk)

Our logistics team will prepare a full proposal including estimated transit time, cold-chain specifications, and cost breakdown within 24–48 hours.

Conclusion

In global dried fruit trade, logistics defines product quality. At Tamila Agrifood, we’ve redefined barberry export by integrating modern cold-chain systems, precise temperature monitoring, and international shipping expertise, ensuring every kilogram of Iranian barberry reaches your warehouse as vibrant and aromatic as the day it was harvested.

Email:  tamilaagrifood@gmail.com

Call / WhatsApp:  +989141858935