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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

Cool Logistics Global 2023, CoolTech 2023, Home Page News, Industry News, March 2023 Cool News and Views row 1
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

Cool Logistics Global 2023, CoolTech 2023, Home Page News, Industry News, March 2023 Cool News and Views row 1
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…..

Cool Logistics Global 2023, CoolTech 2023, Home Page News, Industry News, March 2023 Cool News and Views row 1
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”

Cool Logistics Global 2023, CoolTech 2023, Home Page News, Industry News, March 2023 Cool News and Views row 1
"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

Cool Logistics Global 2023, Home Page News, Industry News, March 2023 Cool News and Views row 1
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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New report on global trading environment for fresh produce

February 2023 Cool News and Views Row 2, Home Page News, Industry News
New report on global trading environment for fresh produce - a critical element of the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets

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The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has published a report analysing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Reefer trade resilient in downturn

Cool Logistics Global 2023, CoolTech 2023, February 2023 Cool News and Views Row 1, Home Page News, Industry News
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

Cool Logistics Global 2023, CoolTech 2023, Feb 2023 Cool News and Views headline, Home Page News, Industry News
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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Ecuador’s banana exports down

Feb Cool News and Views 2023 R2, February 2023 Cool News and Views Row 1, Home Page News, Industry News
Estimated loss of over $258 million, and -6,57% decrease in exports from January to December 2022

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2022 was a difficult year for Ecuador’s banana export industry. Ecuador, the world leader in banana exports, had an estimated loss of over $258 million, and -6,57% decrease in exports from January to December 2022. This large drop is mainly due to the Russian war in Ukraine, internal strikes and the dollar appreciation against the Euro

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