IBOX Reefer tracking solution launched
NewsHong Kong-headquartered IQAX Ltd, an innovative developer of technology solutions for the shipping and logistics industries, has bought shar...
Carrier Transicold introduces Vector 8400R reefer machine for domestic North American market
NewsCarrier Transicold has designed and is now manufacturing a new reefer machine that is specifically aimed at the North American domestic inte...
Reefer production slowdown will continue for another year
NewsReefer container production has slowed further this year, with 2023 forecast to be 20% down on 2022, but from 2025, output is expected to in...
Reefer trades vie with air freight sector
NewsThe volume of refrigerated cargo moved by ship hit a record level in 2022 and, despite considerable uncertainties in the short term, the sec...
CIMC’s container production drops 47%
NewsCIMC issues profit warning as container output and consolidated results show a steep decline....
MCI sale terminated
NewsA.P. Møller-Maersk and CIMC have called off sale and purchase agreement of Maersk Container Industry, citing “significant regulatory chal...
MCI sale could be worth US$1 billion
NewsAccording to Bloomberg companies interested in purchasing MCI include CIMC, Carrier Transicold and Thermo King....
MCI on reefer container sustainability
NewsThe condition (and appearance) of the coating is much more important for a reefer container than for a dry box...
Hot zinc spray wins for reefer containers
NewsThe Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) has released the findings of laboratory tests to compare the performance of coatings...
Russian reefer plant
NewsOngoing rumours of a potential Russian manufacturer of reefer containers were given some credence this month by reports in the Russian media...
Joining reefer boxes for a cool store
NewsUK-based Cargostore Worldwide has launched the ‘BlizzardStore’, a cold storage solution that joins multiple reefer containers together t...
Resilience in reefer building
NewsThe reefer market remains relatively strong and its growth prospects appear sound....
New 53ft reefers for KLLM Transport
NewsUS-based KLLM Transport Services has taken delivery of 610 new 53ft US domestic intermodal reefer containers. Manufactured by CIMC, they hav...
MCI increases its share of the reefer market
NewsDespite new reefer container output falling in 2019, MCI says it increased its share of the market....
Singamas plans to sell over half its box building capacity
NewsContainer manufacturer Singamas has announced a deal to sell five subsidiary companies, including its largest container manufacturing facili...