Hapag-Lloyd has ordered 7,700 refrigerated containers as it looks to build its reefer capacity following its merger with United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).
Of the total, 7,000 units will be 40 ft while the remainder will measure 20 ft, with production to begin imminently.
1,000 of the new containers are equipped with Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technology, which aims to slow down the ripening process of various types of fruits and vegetables.
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