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Washington tree-fruit shipping

Prepare a Washington apple load from pack and storage release through delivery.

Washington apple freight can release from a packing or storage program well after the orchard event that began the product cycle. The shipping request should focus on the named facility, product and pack, current condition, release status, references, trailer instructions, and the appointment at destination.

Apples are releasing from Yakima, Wenatchee, or another Washington facility.
The load combines apple pickups from more than one origin.
Inspection, lot, or customer references must match the shipping documents.

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Use this guide when

Start with the operating situation.

Apples are releasing from Yakima, Wenatchee, or another Washington facility.
The load combines apple pickups from more than one origin.
Inspection, lot, or customer references must match the shipping documents.
A receiver window depends on a storage or packing release.

Checkpoint 01

Separate orchard context from shipping readiness

Washington State University identifies Washington as a leading apple-producing state, but production importance does not confirm an individual load. Use the facility’s current packout or storage-release information.

01Exact shipping facility and responsible contact
02Commodity, variety, pack, grade or specification supplied by the customer
03Lot, release, inspection, purchase-order, and pickup references
04Pallet count, weight, loading condition, and ready appointment

Checkpoint 02

Use written equipment instructions

Apple transportation settings can depend on product, pack, maturity, storage history, and customer requirements. The shipper or product owner should provide the instructions for the specific load.

01Requested trailer and operating instructions
02Loading, ventilation, setpoint, and product-condition information
03Seal and documentation process
04Exception contact for instruction conflicts

Checkpoint 03

Coordinate multiple tree-fruit stops

If a load combines apples with pears, cherries, or another product, confirm compatibility and placement instructions with the product owner. Recalculate transit after the final facility finishes loading.