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COLD CHAIN

Carbon dioxide (CO ) as a refrigerant is used more The use of telematics in the maritime shipping industry
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because of its zero depleting characteristics and its global is expected to explode in the coming years. According to
warming potential of one. CO as a natural refrigerant is data from Allied Market Research, telematics investment
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one of the most environmentally sustainable alternatives is expected to grow in maritime shipping by a CAGR of
for refrigerated marine transport. Other considerations for 21.3 percent by 2026. This stat is a strong statement about
reducing greenhouse gas emissions include variable speed the supply chain industry’s commitment to investing in
drives for compressors and two-speed evaporator fans, which technology to address critical cold chain issues.
offer energy efficiency and can elevate even the most optimal
operation linked to an energy-efficient fleet. Reefer market: Challenges and opportunities
in 2023
Technology and connecting end-to-end The reefer market represents the most resilient sector within
Technological advancements, digitalisation and the digital the shipping industry. Even during times of economic
transformation of businesses will be a growth driver not and geopolitical uncertainty, food must be transported
just for the reefer market, but the entire supply chain. in equipment that is up to the task. With the growing
Technology will be used to map the entire end-to-end population and potential food supply shortages, the industry
supply chain more accurately – from the direct supplier to has a responsibility to take all necessary steps to mitigate
the second-tier supplier and beyond. ‘Smart’ containers food waste – and technology is the key to delivering on that
are equipped with telematics that provides real-time promise.
tracking and monitoring. This enables customers to plan
their inventory and production accordingly and operators The pressure to reach very aggressive sustainability goals
to increase turn-time and improve equipment availability. has the industry looking for a silver bullet and while that may
Telematics also provides preventive measures using not exist, the current carbon emission-reducing solutions L O GI S T I CS NEWS
algorithms that recognise failures before they happen, connected to reefers present an opportunity to make a
notification of erratic driver behaviour, potential theft and significant impact and the potential solutions on the horizon
safety issues. are very exciting. •

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