UASC unveils plans to expand reefer business

United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) plans to make significant investment in new reefer units, the Company announced at WOP Dubai, the international perishables expo for the Middle East.

The company said that the expansion of its fleet of refrigerated units and enhanced geographic access to the South America trades – following the carrier’s recently announced cooperation with Hamburg Süd – will ensure that its customers now have access to the important South America trades, including those moving refrigerated cargo.

Gareth Madsen, head of reefer management at UASC, said: “We are continuously investing in our container fleet to meet customer demand and to comply with the most up-to-date specifications.  Expanding our reefer fleet will ensure that we continue to offer our customers the most cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions for the carriage of frozen and chilled cargoes.”