Category Archives: Cool News and Views January 2023 row 1

Trailers and bodies – low carbon reefer challenges

Trailers and bodies - low carbon reefer challenges : low- and no-carbon emissions strategies are challenging reefer trailer design

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In this article originally published in Global Cold Chain News, the team explore how reefer operators and suppliers are meeting the challenge of reducing carbon emissions. 

Low- and no-carbon emissions strategies have led to a revolution in reefer trailer and body design.

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Inland ports offer cold chain efficiencies

Growing focus on improving supply chain efficiencies

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In this article originally published in Global Cold Chain News, the role of inland ports is discussed. There is a growing focus on improving global supply chain efficiencies. Inland ports deliver benefits for both import and export goods and can be a green alternative.

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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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Global reefer trade continues to grow

Seaborne, temperature-controlled cargo sector “to accelerate over the coming years"

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British-based Drewry, a consultancy to the global maritime and shipping industry, says it expects trade in the seaborne, temperature-controlled cargo sector “to accelerate over the coming years, to expand at an average annual rate of 3% to 2026.”

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