The Port of Wilmington is the leading fresh fruit import port in the United States, handling bananas, melons, and tropical citrus from Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, and Guatemala year-round for Dole, Chiquita, and Del Monte. Fresh produce imports represent the largest single pallet requirement at Port of Wilmington: Grade A food-grade pallets that are dry, clean, and ISPM-15 compliant for any re-export scenarios. Delaware exporters -- primarily chemical and specialty material companies including Chemours and DuPont -- require ISPM-15 pallets for export shipments, and documented treatment certificates for FDA and foreign port entry compliance.
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Standard pallet requirement: ISPM-15 heat-treated GMA 48x40 (HT stamp required); new block pallets for high-value cargo; documentation mandatory.
Compliance frameworks: USDA APHIS (ISPM-15), CBP (US Customs), destination country phytosanitary requirements, CITES for certain materials.
Typical load range: 500 lbs (specialty goods) to 3,000 lbs (consumer goods, industrial components).
2026 Delaware Pallet Pricing
| Pallet Type | Grade | Price Per Unit (DE) | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMA 48x40 Stringer | A (Near-New) | $13 - $18 | Retail-bound, food-grade, export |
| GMA 48x40 Stringer | B (Light Use) | $7 - $12 | Internal, non-retail outbound |
| GMA 48x40 Stringer | C (Economy) | $3 - $6 | Ground-level staging, one-way |
| Block Pallet (New) | New | $28 - $42 | GDP pharma, automotive, heavy industrial |
| ISPM-15 Heat Treated | A or New | +$4 - $7 | International export through Port of Wilmington (#1 US fresh fruit import port) |
Pricing reflects delivered truckload rates to Delaware. Load range for import / export: 500 lbs (specialty goods) to 3,000 lbs (consumer goods, industrial components).
Pallet Types for Delaware Import / Export Operations
ISPM-15 Heat Treated (HT)
Mandatory for all wood pallet materials in international trade; 56C core for 30 min; IPPC stamp required
New Block Pallets (HT)
Preferred for high-value exports; 4-way entry for port handling equipment; documentation available
Fumigated (MB) -- AVOID
Methyl bromide fumigation is phased out; MB-stamped pallets are not acceptable for food/organic exports and increasingly rejected globally
Treatment Certificates
We provide ISPM-15 treatment documentation for all heat-treated pallet orders -- required for US Customs and foreign port entry
Delaware Import / Export Market Overview
Port of Wilmington's primary cargo is fresh fruit -- the port is specifically designed for refrigerated cargo handling (the Fruits and Vegetables terminal has continuous cold-chain infrastructure). Dole, Chiquita, and Del Monte have long-term terminal agreements. Chemical exporters (Chemours, DuPont spin-offs) ship specialty materials internationally through both Wilmington and Philadelphia terminals requiring ISPM-15 documentation.
Key customers and operations: Dole Food Company (Port Wilmington), Chiquita Brands (Port Wilmington), Del Monte Foods (Port Wilmington), Chemours international exports, DuPont specialty material exporters, Delaware chemical exporters.
Port Access & ISPM-15 Availability
For import / export operations shipping internationally through Delaware, we supply ISPM-15 certified heat-treated pallets with documented treatment certificates. Primary port served: Port of Wilmington (#1 US fresh fruit import port).
Delaware Coverage
Delivery area: All 3 Delaware counties; next-day Port of Wilmington area (New Castle); 1-2 days statewide; ISPM-15 food-grade stock available.
Browse our All 3 Delaware Counties directory for county-level information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Import / Export operations in Delaware typically require ISPM-15 heat-treated GMA 48x40 (HT stamp required); new block pallets for high-value cargo; documentation mandatory. Port of Wilmington's primary cargo is fresh fruit -- the port is specifically designed for refrigerated cargo handling (the Fruits and Vegetables terminal has continuous cold-chain infrastructure). Dole, Chiquita, and Del Monte have long-term terminal agreements. Chemical exporters (Chemours, DuPont spin-offs) ship specialty materials internationally through both Wilmington and Philadelphia terminals requiring ISPM-15 documentation.
1-2 days throughout Delaware. Contact us at (888) 271-7771 or submit a quote request for your specific Delaware location -- we'll confirm lead time and availability same business day.
We provide supplier conformance letters confirming pallet grade, species, and treatment type for all orders. For pharmaceutical orders, batch documentation is available. For export orders, ISPM-15 treatment certificates are provided. USDA APHIS (ISPM-15), CBP (US Customs), destination country phytosanitary requirements, CITES for certain materials.
Full truckload orders (approximately 560-580 GMA 48x40 pallets on a standard 53-foot trailer) qualify for best pricing. We accommodate smaller quantities for established customers. Contact us to discuss your volume requirements for Delaware delivery.