Daikin Reefer and Chiquita's partnership in global shipping originates in 2018 with Chiquita's initial investment in Daikin's ZeSTIA units. That collaboration has continually evolved to meet the demanding needs of perishable cargo transportation.
Chiquita, a grower and distributor of bananas, operates a substantial shipping fleet through ocean carrier, Great White Fleet. With banana cultivation hubs throughout Latin America, Chiquita's exports predominantly target the markets of North America.
Bananas, ranked as the world's fourth most crucial food crop, are highly susceptible to changes in their environment and require meticulous cold supply chain conditions during transportation. Recognizing this, Chiquita has progressively expanded its fleet of Daikin Reefer units. Presently, about half of ZeSTIA units in Great White Fleet's equipment are supported with Daikin CA (controlled atmosphere) technology.
Daikin Reefer and Chiquita's partnership in global shipping originates in 2018 with Chiquita's initial investment in Daikin's ZeSTIA units.
Daikin's ZeSTIA container refrigeration units, part of the LXE series, have an array of features and benefits, including energy efficiency, reduced CO² emissions and the preservation of cargo freshness and quality during transit. Engineered to maintain precise cooling performance and stable temperatures, the technology is instrumental in safeguarding the banana exports from Latin America to various global destinations.
"The technology provides precise temperature control crucial for maintaining the freshness of our produce," said Stefano Di Paolo, president of Great White Fleet. "We appreciate the excellent support from the Daikin team and our partnership continues to thrive."
For more information:
Victoria Jordan
Chiquita
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