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US cold store construction booms

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The proliferation of cold storage users and operators in the United States is pushing development to new heights
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The proliferation of cold storage users and operators in the United States is pushing development to new heights, says a new report. The report explores factors driving accelerated sector growth and quantifies key metrics for top US cold storage markets experiencing expansion.

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All-electric reefer trailer hits the road

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Thermo King announces first trailer featuring new Advancer-e engineless and electric trailer refrigeration unit

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Thermo King has announced that the first trailer featuring its new Advancer-e engineless and electric trailer refrigeration unit has started operations in the Netherlands.

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IoT and monitoring can overcome the cold chain’s energy nightmare

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New joint paper from Maersk and Reuters sheds light on the matter

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Now that pandemic-related strain is evening out, rising energy costs will be the biggest headache for cold chain logistics providers, according to a joint white paper by Maersk and Reuters.

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Running on ice…..

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Interesting round-up of cold chain news from the team at Freight Waves

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“Paper-based packaging for fresh produce, a colossal mistake”.

Shay Zeltzer has been in the business of preserving freshness and reducing food waste for almost 30 years now, yet spending two days at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin recently has left him in shock.

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“Paper-based packaging for fresh produce, a colossal mistake”

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"Paper-based packaging for fresh produce, a colossal mistake" according to Shay Zeltzer, post-harvest specialist

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“Paper-based packaging for fresh produce, a colossal mistake”.

Shay Zeltzer has been in the business of preserving freshness and reducing food waste for almost 30 years now, yet spending two days at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin recently has left him in shock.

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Maersk’s 3 takeaways from Fruit Logistica

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What were the key takeaway's for the Maersk team at this year's Fruit Logistica?

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Recent years have clearly shown the many and varied challenges the fresh produce industry has faced when it comes to their cold chain. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, other factors have occupied the market: the economic consequences of geopolitical events and the energy crisis, market-influencing circumstances such as Brexit, driver shortages, and the increased focus on sustainability. What were the main takeaways from Fruit Logistica (8 – 10 February 2023, Berlin) for the team at Maersk?

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Reefer trade resilient in downturn

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Reefer rates have fallen but haven't collapsed

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The reefer trade is proving fairly resilient in the downturn, unlike dry cargo container rates, and although reefer freight rates have fallen, they have not collapsed, according to the latest from Drewry.

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Top four cold chain growth drivers in 2023

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Refrigerated container market continues to grow as movement of temp-controlled cargo proliferates worldwide

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Greg Tuthill, CCO of SeaCube Containers, a global leader in intermodal refrigerated equipment leasing, looks closely at the top four cold chain growth drivers in 2023:

  • Food waste mitigation
  • Food supply outsourcing
  • Decarbonization goals
  • Technology

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New diesel electric reefer

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Unit45 has developed a new diesel-electric reefer in collaboration with its client H.Essers

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Unit45, based in Rotterdam, has developed a new diesel-electric reefer in collaboration with its client H.Essers, which is a Belgian logistics solutions provider.

This newly developed diesel-electric reefer was designed with a 900-litre tank, making it 100 litres larger in capacity than the previous version.

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Expanding Global Cold Chains: Dangerous Contribution to Climate Change?

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Keeping food cold as it moves through the supply chain is crucial

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Keeping food cold as it moves through the supply chain is crucial to fighting food insecurity, preventing food waste, and supporting agricultural livelihoods and economies throughout the developing world.

But each step and technology of the cold chain — refrigerators, industrial chillers, and transportation — has significant potential impacts on climate change, from massive energy demands to powerful fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions.

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