MSC reports 1.9 million reefer containers handled in 2020

In 2020, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) shipped more than 1.9 million reefer containers, surpassing the previous 2019 mark of 1.8 million units transported.

The shipping company said in a statement that “2020 was another successful year for MSC’s refrigeration services as we fought the Covid pandemic to continue delivering essential food and medicines.”

According to the company, the increase is related to the increase in world demand for fresh fruit, which has grown by 40% in the last decade. “This was further intensified in 2020 by the increased demand for vitamin C-rich foods that boost immunity, such as fresh fruit, as part of a growing trend in personal health and nutrition amid the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Given this scenario, “in order to meet the increased demand for our refrigerated cargo service in new and existing destinations around the world, we have expanded our refrigerated fleet to temperature-sensitive cargo, in particular adding 15,000 Star Cool units in 2020”.

The Swiss shipping company also put into operation new Gülsün-class container ships which are among the largest in the world and can handle more than 2,000 reefer, meeting the demand between Europe and Asia.

“Refrigerated containers and temperature-controlled solutions grew in popularity throughout 2020. Increased demand also opened up new market possibilities, which we were able to support thanks to our continued investment in the best technologies for refrigerated transport solutions”, explained Giuseppe Prudente , director of global logistics at MSC.

“The refrigerated services market will grow in the coming years and with a fleet of 560 vessels, MSC is well-positioned to meet this demand as an established leader in the transportation of refrigerated cargo in many regions. As part of our unrivaled customer service, we have over 1,000 refrigerated container specialists available to advise customers on their transportation needs”, noted the shipping company.

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