Best practices

Warehouse storage best practices

Warehouse storage best practices

This topic explains best practices for storing green coffee in warehouses, focusing on climate control, bag handling, sanitation, and inventory management to preserve quality and prevent losses.

Moisture migration and condensation control

Moisture migration and condensation control

This topic explains how moisture migration occurs inside coffee shipments, why condensation (“container rain”) is a risk, and the strategies used to protect green coffee quality during transport.

Shipping containers and ventilation

Shipping containers and ventilation

This topic explains how shipping containers and ventilation affect green coffee logistics, the risks of condensation and mold, and best practices for safe export transport.

Sampling protocols (offer, pre-ship, landed)

Sampling protocols (offer, pre-ship, landed)

This topic explains the three main sampling stages in coffee trade—offer, pre-shipment, and landed—why each is important, and how they ensure quality and consistency across the supply chain.

Documentation and certificates

Documentation and certificates

This topic explains the role of documentation and certificates in coffee milling and export, the types required, and how they ensure compliance, traceability, and buyer confidence.

Safety and dust mitigation

Safety and dust mitigation

This topic explains the safety risks in coffee milling facilities, particularly dust-related hazards, and outlines best practices for protecting workers, equipment, and product quality.