Common questions from international buyers sourcing fresh vegetables from India.
What documents are required to import vegetables from India?
Buyers typically need a phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading or airway bill. NorthernLights Logistics prepares and coordinates all export-side documentation, including APEDA and FSSAI paperwork, so shipments clear customs without delay.
Is NorthernLights Logistics an APEDA registered exporter?
Yes. NorthernLights Logistics LLP is APEDA registered, FSSAI licensed, holds an IEC code, and is authorised to obtain phytosanitary certification for every shipment through India's National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO).
Which vegetables does NorthernLights export?
NorthernLights exports 12 export-ready vegetables including onion, potato, cabbage, cauliflower, tomato, ginger, garlic, and French beans, sourced directly from FPOs and grower clusters across Maharashtra and graded to buyer specification.
What countries does NorthernLights currently export to?
Active export markets include the UAE and wider GCC, United Kingdom, Singapore, Netherlands, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia, with established sea and air freight lanes to each.
How long does shipping take?
Sea freight transit ranges from 4–6 days to the UAE and GCC up to 18–22 days to the Netherlands. Air freight is faster for time-sensitive produce — as little as 3–4 hours to the UAE or 4–5 hours to Singapore.
How is freshness maintained during transit?
Produce moves through an integrated cold chain: pre-cooling immediately after harvest, temperature-controlled storage, reefer vehicle transport to port, and reefer container booking for sea freight — keeping quality intact from farm to final delivery.
What packaging options are available?
Packaging is customised to buyer requirement and destination norms — including 25kg mesh bags for onion and garlic, 5–10kg ventilated cartons, jute sacks, branded or custom labeling, and pallet configuration on request.
How do I request a quote?
Send your product, quantity, packaging preference, and destination country via WhatsApp or the contact form. NorthernLights responds to all RFQ enquiries with pricing and availability within 24 hours.