Category Archives: Cool News and Views December 2022

New cold chain pallet cargo system at Hong Kong airport

Lödige Industries finalises automated cold chain pallet cargo system

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First on-airport cold chain facility in Hong Kong providing a complete temperature-controlled environment, operated by Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT)

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Global food import bill set to rise to nearly US$2 trillion

Global food import bill set to rise to nearly US$2 trillion - much higher than previously expected and due to rising prices

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Global food import bill set to rise above expected levels. The new forecast sets an all-time high and beats the previous record of 2021. 

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Dynamar’s Reefer Analysis 2022 publishes

Challenges still remain for the market

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Dynamar’s Reefer Analysis report for 2022, containing invaluable market insight and analysis. Despite the strong performance of the perishables market in 2021, challenges still remain.

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Robots in the cold chain

Robotics and automation can mitigate challenges in cold chains

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Fascinating insight into the increasingly important role of robots and automation in the cold chain. Both have potential to mitigate challenges not only in the field of food temperature control but also life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

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Reefer container rates set for downward trend

Xeneta report that rates had fallen from $5,000 per unit to $4,300

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Xeneta report that reefer container rates are now following a downward trend. Rates had  fallen from $5,000 per unit to $4,300.

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2023 “watershed moment” for UK fresh produce industry

2023 "watershed moment" for UK fresh produce industry as multiple factors collide and impact fresh produce production

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British fresh produce is set for more upheaval. Climate change, the drive for sustainability, government policy change and huge cost increases are all having a huge impact. But there is also cause for optimism as there are now more ways than ever for fresh produce to reach UK consumers than ever before.

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Cool bananas – efficient cold chain technology

Danish energy technology company Danfoss is demonstrating how optimised cold chains can reduce food waste and improve supply chain efficiency

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Danish energy technology company Danfoss is demonstrating how optimised cold chains can reduce food waste and improve supply chain efficiency

Read more from Energy Monitor here 

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