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‘Old faithful’ reefer vessels could be forced out by new pollution rules

New IMO pollution regulations mean ageing vessels won't meet requirements

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The new IMO pollution regulations mean older reefer vessels may be put out of service. 

Dutch consultancy Dynamar says the carbon intensity indicator (CII) and energy efficiency of existing ships (EEXI) rules will force the aging conventional fleet to slow to speeds that won’t meet market requirements for perishable goods

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HK handles record reefer boxes on Hapag-Lloyd ‘s Cherry Express

Record number of 1,222 reefer containers onboard, which were discharged in Hong Kong
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Hapag-Lloyd’s Manzanillo Express arrived in Hong Kong port from Valparaiso, in Chile with a record number of 1,222 reefer containers onboard, which were discharged in Hong Kong.

This was the highest number of cherries ever discharged in a single call to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is a Free Port, enabling the fast dispatch of containers from the terminals. This means it is a favoured port for perishable produce.

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Specialised reefers set to disrupt air cargo flower transport dominance

Daikin CA technology supports successful static trial of Oncidium flower shipment
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In static tests by the Taiwan Floriculture Exports Association and Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, a Daikin Active CA (controlled atmosphere) container was able to keep a shipment of Oncidium orchids in shelf-condition for 18 days.

Air freight has long dominated temperature-controlled flower shipments, but this trial paves the way for a significant modal shift. This could save money and reduce air pollution. 

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