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The world's first double temperature storage container
Feb 07, 2024|
View:147On February 2. Ocean Network Express(ONE) announced on its official website that it launched the world's first dual-temperature storage container.
It is reported that this is ONE's cooperation with Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) and NAX to launch the world's first dual-temperature storage container equipped with controlled atmosphere (CA) function trial operation, the first time to use CA-equipped dual-temperature storage container for sea transportation. A variety of perishable goods and fruits are shipped from Japan to overseas stores of Don Quijote, Japan's largest discount chain operated by PPIH.
In addition to transporting two kinds of goods in different temperature zones, the container also has CA function to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. It will also create more efficient ways to transport small volumes of goods and reduce inventory risk, ultimately reducing costs, CO2 emissions and food wastage.
A foldable partition board is installed in the middle of the container to adapt to different temperature zones. The room adjacent to the refrigerated unit can support both refrigeration and freezing temperatures, keeping the cargo temperature between -30°C and +30°C, similar to a standard refrigerated container. In another compartment of the container, a hot fan delivers cold air through the ceiling, keeping the cargo between -5°C and +30°C. According to the requirements of transporting goods, the position of the partition can be adjusted, and the partition can be stored in the ceiling when not in use, turning it into a vertical refrigerated container.
PPIH currently operates 43 stores in six countries in Asia (as of December 31. 2023), including the specialty store "DON DON DONKI," which mainly sells Japanese products. As fresh Japanese fruits and vegetables are popular in various stores, maintaining freshness during shipping is always a challenge. In addition, for countries with fewer stores such as Thailand and Malaysia, the volume of goods is small, and it is crucial to improve the efficiency of container loading and reduce transportation costs.
By utilizing dual-temperature storage of CA containers, ONE, PPIH and NAX Japan strive to improve container loading efficiency by transporting small, diverse volumes of perishable commodities in a single container. This approach not only aims to reduce the overall transportation cost, but also to maintain the freshness and quality of the goods throughout the transportation process.
