Reefer Trade 4.0 between Russia and Africa.
Africans dealers to Chinese and Russian dealers
Reefer container shortage to persist in 2018
The emerging digital supply chain is offering shippers improved reefer container tracking, as well as better control / management of the cargo's condition. But a decade of reefer underinvestment and an accelerating global economy has led to a shortage of reefer containers.
Where are refrigerated container rates headed?
Despite the nature of the reefer trade with its seasonal swings in commodities and trade lanes, reefer container rates in 2017 did not reflect any slack or off-peak dips.
Shippers in north and northeast Brazil are looking forward to a new service calling, starting in April, at the port of Pecém, which will offer a first-ever direct connection to the Far East, as part of an around-the-world (RTW) service.
Although Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd last month heralded the start of a new Asia to west coast of South America (WCSA) service with calls that include — via the Panama Canal — Cartagena (Colombia) and Pecém (north Brazil), they did not promote the fact that it is a very rare, RTW offering.
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But not all Reefer trade is by sea, by train, China’s first perishables block train leaves for Russia
DB Schenker is operating the block train, which is carrying 11 reefer containers of perishable agricultural products for Rollink, a large, China-based business-to-business food trading company. The 6,000-mile journey began at Chengdu Qingbaijiang International Railway Port and will terminate in Moscow.
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Conventional reefers no longer sailing, but reefer container market not simple
Refrigerated Sea Transport Containers: Market Growth by Global Leader- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., Hapag Llyod, K-Line, NYK Line, Kling Corporation
Better circulation due to air distribution mats in reefers
Temperature differences in reefer containers aren’t a new problem. Over the years, various solutions were thought of, and pieces of cardboard are extensively worked with to optimise air flow in the containers. In 2016, Wageningen UR started research to scientifically show which way is effective.
2016 saw the South African reefer market contract by about three percent – largely due to lower crop yields of citrus caused by the severe drought experienced across the region. However, refrigerated container trade still makes up about 19 percent of total South African container exports, says Matthew Conroy, Trade Manager of Maersk Line Southern Africa, and he is positive about 2017
Due to the age of conventional reefer ships, 30 years on average, more and more ships will be taken off of the water in the coming year. Last year the company formerly known as Lloyd scrapped 24 reefer ships, the largest amount since 2012. This was mentioned by Dynamar in a recent report. Special reefer container ships will take over the transport. Keeping reefer container ships afloat isn't easy, as the example of Seatrade shows.
Report at http://www.theinsightpartners.com/sample/TIPTE100000202
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Maputo is looking set to become the shipping hub of Southern Africa, providing shortened logistical connections and lessened supply chain costs that will dramatically change the industry landscape within the region.
The terminal has experienced a complete redesign and continues to expand, ensuring it not only accommodates Mozambique’s immediate market, but also offers an alternative for South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.
DP World Maputo’s port plans to have 600 reefer plugs in place by the next citrus season (April, 2018), making up a large part of its drive to bring citrus exports back to the port.
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