Bananas drive supply of refrigerated containers in Dutch ports

In 2018, nearly ten million tonnes of cooled and frozen goods were supplied via seaborne cargo to the Netherlands. This is 39 per cent more than in 2016. The supply of goods in other containers amounts to about 55 million tonnes, 16 per cent more than in 2016, according to new figures of Statistics Netherlands regarding the international transport of goods by sea.

The total container supply increased by 28 per cent between 2011 and 2018, and most of this increase was realised in the final two...

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Maersk Looking for Tech Innovation; Indian Startups Maybe the Answer


  • When it comes to the age-old logistics and shipping industry, digitalisation still remains a challenge.
  • Danish shipping giant Maersk is ushering changes in the industry with the help of their startup accelerator program, OceanPro.
  • Recently, the first cohort of the OceanPro accelerator program showcased their AR-VR solutions post the 120-day intensive training program in Bangalore.
  • This transformation is about becoming a global integrator of container logistics.

When it comes to the age-old...

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MSC orders 5,000 XtendFRESH-equipped containers

Containers leased through SeaCube and equipped with Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE® refrigeration units

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, is expanding its fleet with a record-setting order of 5,000 refrigerated containers equipped with Carrier Transicold’s XtendFRESH™ atmosphere control technology, as part of a larger order. This innovative system manages oxygen and carbon dioxide levels within refrigerated containers and removes ethylene, thus...

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