MSC to lease 5,000 new reefers with controlled atmosphere technology

MSC has become the latest carrier to make a significant investment in controlled atmosphere (CA) technology, inking an order for 5,000 units from Carrier Transicold yesterday.

The XtendFESH units will be leased from SeaCube Containers.

“By adding atmosphere control for selected perishable cargo, we are enhancing the care we provide for the valuable commodities we ship for our customers,” said Giuseppe Prudente, chief logistics officer at MSC.

“XtendFRESH technology enables MSC to transport fruit and other refrigerated cargo over longer distances, creating tremendous new ...