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With over 410,000 TEU, CMA CGM owns one of the largest and youngest fleets of refrigerated containers in the world.
Designed for the transport of perishable goods in a controlled temperature environment, these containers come in different sizes and are equipped with the latest technologies.
Our capacity to offer a large range of settings (from -40°C and below to +30°C) and technologies like controlled atmosphere, cold treatment or near real time monitoring, allows us to meet any requirements you may have concerning refrigerated transportation. Combined with one of the youngest fleet on the market, you order, we deliver!
How does a refrigerated container work?
Refrigerated containers are bottom air delivery units designed to distribute chilled air from the floor, via specific T-shaped decking (also named T-Floor). This design has the advantage of producing a consistent and uniform flow of air across the entire shipment, powerful enough to ensure a perfect air exchange with the goods.
Reefer Equipment
The CMA CGM Reefer fleet is composed of 20’, 40'High Cube and 45’ containers (32/33 Pallet Wide) allowing the transport of goods at temperatures ranging from -40°C and below to +30°C. With an average age of seven years, it is one of the youngest and the most technologically advanced in the industry.
20' Reefer container
20'RF Internal Dimensions
20'x8'x8'6"
Length
5.456 mm
Width
2.294 mm
Height
2.273 mm
20'RF Door Opening
20'x8'x8'6"
Width
2.290 mm
Height
2.264 mm
20'RF Weight
20'x8'x8'6"
Max Gross Weight
30.480kg
Average Tare
3.010 kg
Maximum Payload
27.470 kg
20'RF Capacity
20'x8'x8'6"
Nominal
28,6 CU.M
Usable under load line
27,3 CU.M
Height usable for cargo
2.158 mm
40' high cube Reefer container
40'RH Internal Dimensions
40'x8'x9'6"
Length
11.584 mm
Width
2.294 mm
Height
2.557 mm
40'RH Door Opening
40'x8'x9'6"
Width
2.290 mm
Height
2.569 mm
40'RH Weight
40'x8'x9'6"
Max Gross Weight
34.000 kg
Average Tare
4.740 kg
Maximum Payload
29.260 kg
40'RH Capacity
40'x8'x9'6"
Nominal
68 CU.M
Usable under load line
65,3 CU.M
Height usable for cargo
2.394 mm
45' palletwide Reefer container
45'RW Internal Dimensions
45'x255x9'6"
Length
13.280 mm
Width
2.440 mm
Height
2.582 mm
45'RW Door Opening
45'x255x9'6"
Width
2.440 mm
Height
2.567 mm
45'RW Weight
45'x255x9'6"
Max Gross Weight
34.000 kg
Average Tare
6.180 kg
Maximum Payload
27.820 kg
45'RW Capacity
45'x255x9'6"
Nominal
80,4 CU.M
Usable under load line
83,7 CU.M
Height usable for cargo
2.482 mm
Warning: all technical data given for these containers are non-contractual data. They do reflect the majority of our container fleet but are non-exhaustive and given as examples. As such, CMA CGM cannot always ensure the availability of containers with the subsequent specifications.
Temperature
1Frozen mode: temperature control is accurately achieved through the return air.
2Chilled mode: temperature control is accurately achieved through the supply air flow.
Ventilation
Thanks to our ability to renew fresh air inside our container at a rate of 0 to 260m3/hour thus removing unwanted gas and moisture from the containers all along the way, forced circulation of cool air prevents your chilled products from ripening too quickly, maintaining their market value and ensuring a longer shelf-life.
The airflow inside a Reefer container is directly influenced by the stuffing and cargo placement. That’s why it’s so important to pack the goods correctly.
To guarantee the “cold chain” remains intact throughout the journey, CMA CGM Reefer containers need a permanent supply of electricity. On board they are plugged into the vessel’s one and on the quay into the terminal's one. Those going by road (rail or truck) are equipped with portable generators called gensets.
Features & technologies
Controlling atmosphere
Modifying the nature of the air inside the container (specifically CO2 and O2 levels) significantly slows down the ripening process of fresh produce and lengthens the storage period.
CMA CGM is able to provide various types of technologies developed by manufacturers (AFAM+, Liventus, Purfresh, Xtenfresh, Star Cool CA, Daikin).
Controlling temperature
Most perishable goods require a very specific temperature to preserve their quality during transport. CMA CGM Reefer containers can control the temperature and also provide the following features:
High freezer
High freezer containers are ideal for products like ice-cream or frozen fish which require extremely low temperatures (down to -40°C and below). Preserving the cold chain, these containers allow the shipping of highly sensitive goods anywhere in the world.
Cold Treatment is a highly precise process where goods (usually fruits) are kept at a specific and accurate temperature for a predetermined and uninterrupted period.
It ensures the removal of possible parasites without requiring pesticides or fumigation and without damage to the commodity involved.
Those periods of time and specific temperatures are established by phytosanitary authorities of the importing countries to protect their agricultural industry from unwanted pests such as fruit flies.
Importersfrom some countries are required to use Cold Treatment for regulatory reasons and it is under our carrier responsibility to deliver.
To avoid any financial impact in case of Cold Treatment technical failure, CMA CGM offers a Cold Treatment guarantee to its clients.
Multi-temperatures system is used for some commodities, such as tomatoes or potatoes that may require temperature changes during the voyage (up to six different temperatures can be programmed).
The Principle of Multi-temperatures is to apply different temperatures during the same voyage. Periods' settings are defined by the customer in order to obtain the right ripening for sensitive fruits.
Humidity control means dehumidification. Humidity is a quantity of water found inside the air, very small drops of water suspended within. Humidity comes from the evaporation from the cargo itself or from the air entering the Reefer through the opened fresh air exchange system (ventilation).
Various products require a reduced level of humidity inside the container. CMA CGM Reefer containers are equipped with a system capable of controlling the humidity within the range of 85% to 60%.
A large variety of fruits don’t need humidity control.
Continuous monitoring
During the journey, our Reefer specialists monitor the containers at every stage of the journey to ensure they are functioning correctly:
On entering and leaving the container yard;
When being loaded on to a train or truck;
When parked in the port terminal;
During the voyage on board ship.
Throughout the journey, CMA CGM staff regularly monitors the Reefer containers using an electronic microprocessor and data-loggers, which record all parameters even when the Reefer is unplugged.
The data-logger gives us information on:
Supply air temperature,
Return air temperature,
Ambient temperature,
Cargo temperature (optional),
Humidity level.
Other actions which could impact on the quality of the merchandise are also monitored and recorded:
Tuning operations,
Modifying the parameters,
Interventions,
Breakdowns,
Alarms (Connecting / disconnecting the containers).
Modem
A large part of our refrigerated containers are equipped with modems that directly connect them to the ship’s bridge. Should any critical parameter change, an alarm signal immediately alerts the technicians ensuring a quick action to solve the issue.
Containers adapted to intermodal
In addition to its maritime offer, CMA CGM provides its customers with a global door-to-door service and tailor-made inland solutions (rail, road and river) for good connections.
To guarantee that the “cold chain” remains intact throughout the journey, Reefer containers need a permanent supply of electricity. In case of inland transportation (road, rail or truck), they are equipped with portable generators called gensets.
Containers 45’ (33 Euro Pallet Wide)
CMA CGM has 45’ Reefer containers adapted to multimodal transportation (33 Euro Pallet Wide).