Lime cartons, container loading and reefer settings from Vietnam
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Short answer. Seedless lime ships in 4 kg, 4.5 kg or 10 kg cartons. A 40' reefer takes about 4,800–5,100 cartons of 4.5 kg loose, close to 22 t net, at 10 °C and 85–95 % relative humidity, with a storage life of 6–8 weeks. All figures are estimates that may vary by 15 % and are confirmed with the quotation.
What does the 4.5 kg carton look like?
| Item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Net / gross weight | 4.5 kg / about 5 kg |
| Outer size | About 36–40 × 27–30 × 11–12 cm |
| Volume | About 0.011 m³ |
| Fruit per carton | 35–55 |
| Cartons per pallet | 160–240 |
How many cartons per 40' reefer?
| Carton | Cartons per 40' reefer | Net weight |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 kg, loose | About 4,800–5,100 | About 22 t |
| 4.5 kg, palletised | About 3,200–4,800 | About 14–22 t |
| 4 kg | About 5,300 | About 21 t |
| 10 kg | About 2,200 | About 22 t |
Which reefer settings apply?
10 °C, plus or minus 1 °C, at 85–95 % relative humidity. Storage life is 6–8 weeks. Lime does not share a reefer with avocado, which travels at 7 °C: see avocado cartons and container loading.
How long is the voyage from Cat Lai?
| Port | Days at sea (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 2–3 |
| Port Klang, Malaysia | 3–5 |
| Jebel Ali, UAE | 13–18, via transhipment |
| Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 16–20 |
| Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 18–22 |
The longest of these routes, 18–22 days, is about half of the 6-week lower figure for storage life. Routing and schedule are confirmed with the quotation.
Can lime go by air?
Yes. 4 kg and 4.5 kg cartons fly to Hong Kong and the Gulf from 100 cartons. The forwarder confirms the chargeable weight.
How do first orders work?
By sea, FOB Cat Lai is standard and CFR or CIF is quoted on request; by air, FCA Tan Son Nhat, with CPT or CIP on request. Sea and air can appear on the same quotation. First sea orders are paid 50 % by T/T as a deposit and 50 % against scanned shipping documents; first air orders 50 % on the Proforma Invoice and the balance before the flight. UAE buyers usually take the 4 kg or 4.5 kg carton, CFR or CIF Jebel Ali.
Frequently asked questions
Are these numbers guaranteed?
No. They are estimates that may vary by 15 %; the carton and loading figures for your order are confirmed with the quotation.
What is the smallest air order?
100 cartons.
How is the price quoted?
In USD per carton, with USD per kg alongside, in the quotation only.
Classes, sizes and juice content are in seedless lime classes and size codes. The full specification is on the seedless lime product page; to order, use the lime quotation form.
Last reviewed 12 November 2026 by VIET FARM EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED, Ho Chi Minh City. Figures come from our lime specification; they are estimates and confirmed with each quotation.