Carrier Refrigeration

ContainerLINE 2015 | XtendFRESH ™ As one of the world's largest carriers of refrigerated cargo, Hamburg Süd has long understood that for some sensitive fruits and vegetables, refrigeration alone is not always enough. For that reason, the shipping line has maintained a fleet of specialized containers that offer controlled atmosphere (CA) technology. The latest addition to its portfolio is Carrier Transicold's XtendFRESH ™ atmosphere control system. This year Hamburg Süd added 400 refrigerated containers enhanced with XtendFRESH systems, which help to slow ripening and preserve produce quality by actively managing oxygen and CO 2 levels within refrigerated containers while automatically removing ethylene. Hamburg Süd Deploys XtendFRESH ™ System to Deliver Avocados, Bananas and More Hamburg Süd has enhanced its perishable shipping options with 400 refrigerated containers equipped with the XtendFRESH atmosphere control system. The new systems have been placed into service in support of avocado exporters shipping over the trade lanes from the west coast of South America to Asia, North America and Europe, according to Martin Schoeler, senior manager, Logistics- Technology, Hamburg Süd. "Avocados are a significant market and initially will be the main target of utilization," Schoeler said, adding that banana exports beyond 30 days will also be able to take advantage of XtendFRESH's capabilities. "Ethylene removal is a unique feature of the XtendFRESH system that differentiates it from other systems and is definitely much desired by our customers," said Michaela Steineker, global reefer manager, Sales & Marketing, Hamburg Süd, explaining that in collaborating with Carrier Transicold on operational tests, the shipping line stressed the importance of this capability in a CA system. Prior to purchase, Hamburg Süd also commissioned independent testing of the XtendFRESH system by Eurofins, which verified the XtendFRESH system's ability to help preserve the quality of perishable items through live tests of bananas in stationary trials as well as loads shipped from Latin America to Scandinavia. The produce was analyzed for appearance, freshness, water content and other attributes. The 400 new XtendFRESH systems were factory-installed on PrimeLINE ® refrigeration units equipped with Carrier Transicold's energy-saving EDGE technology package. The refrigeration systems were mounted to 40-foot high-cube containers, and Carrier Transicold provided additional support beyond the sale. 4

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