Ocean Network Express (ONE) is expanding its current refrigerated container (reefer) fleet by adding another 5,000 (40” HC) units, including 200 units equipped with advanced controlled atmosphere (CA) technology.
The carrier says it has one of the largest reefer fleets in the world, equipped with the most advanced technologies designed to handle perishable cargo demand. With this new investment, “ONE is ready to meet the growing demand for refrigerated cargo around the world,” according to the announcement.
In 2019, global refrigerated container volume grew by more than 7%, augmented by
the increase in Asian demand. In 2020, despite challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the prospect of a global refrigerated container trade remains strong especially for protein and fresh fruits and ONE expects the growth momentum to be maintained for the remaining months of the year.
ONE adds it is currently working towards the application of the latest IoT technology into its fleet of reefer containers which allows real-time visibility of critical information such as temperature and humidity inside the container.
