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PSA & ONE use reclaimed refrigerant gas from reefer containers

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PSA Corporation Ltd (PSA) and Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd (ONE) collaborate on sustainability issues

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PSA and ONE are collaborating on a number of sustainability issues. The two organisations have announced that they have successfully reclaimed refrigerant gas from reefer containers.

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges: merger creates Europe’s largest export port

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Unified port takes lead in transition to sustainable future

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The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will from now operate under one name: Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The new port aims to become a world port that reconciles economy, people and climate – with the rest of the world.

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Refrigerated Transport Electronics tops 70,000 terminal-based reefer points

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Leading reefer monitoring supplier now counts over 70,000 terminal-based reefer points monitored globally

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Although the company does not disclose its customers, it is widely believed that they include some of the world’s largest transhipment hubs.  70,000 terminal-based reefer points across the globe is an impressive number given that ports typically host 2,500 to 3,000 points.  

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Hapag-Lloyd equips all its containers with tracking devices

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The move follows fitting its entire reefer fleet with monitoring devices in 2019

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The company fitted its entire reefer container fleet with real-time monitoring in 2019. Now it will install newly developed devices to all standard containers of its 3m teu fleet. This is seen as significant advance for liner shipping supply chain visibility.

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Europe’s first end-to-end LoRaWAN based cargo temperature monitoring service

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Port of Antwerp, Foodcareplus, Dockflow, and TrakAssure announce a service offering cargo temperature condition monitoring

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Europe’s first end-to-end LoRaWAN based cargo temperature monitoring service has been announced by Port of Antwerp, foodcareplus, Dockflow, and TrakAssure. The solution utilises existing LoRaWAN infrastructure at the port.  TrakAssure monitors are installed at the port at load location and data streams into Dockflow’s servers via API. This allows it to be shared with relevant stakeholders in the cold chain.

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Thermo King launches Precedent trailer fridge

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Thermo King has launched its Precedent S-750i trailer fridge for long-haul and local food distribution

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Thermo King has launched its Precedent S-750i trailer fridge for long-haul and local food distribution in the US. The Precedent S-750i uses the S-Series engine that meets current and proposed California Air Resources Board Ultra-Low Emission Transport Refrigeration Unit emissions without the use of a diesel particulate filter.

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Consumer awareness of food’s environmental impact grows

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Consumer awareness about the climate impact of food choices is slowly growing, according to a new report

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Consumer awareness of the environmental impact of their food choices is growing, according to a new report. Climate-friendly foods are still considered expensive and many do not consider it necessary to transition to a plant-based diet.

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Tesco and Marshall Fleet Solutions initiative puts 100% solar powered refrigerated units on the road

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The first 100% solar powered trailers fitted with the Titan system from Marshall are now on the road

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Joint initiative between two Cold Chain Federation members Tesco and Marshall Fleet Solutions puts 100% solar powered refrigerated units on the road, reports the UK’s Cold Chain Federation. The first trailers are already on the road and servicing Tesco’s distribution centres.

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MSC sets record for reefers in Chile

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The MSC Carole vessel registered 2082 boxes, equivalent to 4,164 TEUs

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The MSC Carole vessel registered the highest shipping record of reefer containers ever carried by MSC from Chile, with 2,082 boxes, equivalent to 4,164 TEUs. The shipment included fruit and frozen products bound for the US East Coast.

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Peru smashes blueberry export record

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Shipments up by almost a third in volume and value compared to 2020/21

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Peru has smashed its blueberry export record. According to consultancy group Fresh Fruit Peru, Peru has shipped 218,823 tonnes worth US$1.307bn so far this season. This is an increase of over 30% in volume compared with 2020/21.

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