India exports Chausa mango to Italy via sea route

To promote mango exports from North India, a trial shipment of 10 tonnes of the fruit was sent by sea to Italy, the commerce ministry said Thursday.

The consignment, 'Chausa' variety, was sent from Lucknow to Pipavav Port, Gujarat, by road. From there, it will reach Italy via Spain.

The total voyage time will be about 20-22 days from Lucknow to Italy, it said in a statement.

Exporting mangoes to Europe by sea costs Rs 28 per kg, while airfreight costs Rs 120 per kg.