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Turkeys come home to roost

Lying deep in Norway’s spectacular Hardangerfjord, around 50 km east of Bergen, the Homlagarden poultry farm is based in a former mill. The business began life in 1974 with ten turkey chicks. Today, this regional specialist in organic poultry raises several thousand late-breeding Red Jack chickens and black turkeys.

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Star Cool CA plus powers the fortunes of Peruvian blueberry producers

The ready supply of succulent blueberries in European and US supermarkets right now is evidence that the southern hemisphere season is in full swing. And Star Cool CA+ is playing a role.

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China avocado

Star Cool CA opens up new markets

Less than a decade ago, avocados were a delicacy that only the comparatively well off in China could enjoy. Today, this delicious super-food has become a popular staple. Star Cool reefer technology played a key role in this dietary transformation.

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Star Cool for giant 53 foot reefers

MCI is pleased to announce a recent order from Alaska Marine Lines (AML) for 50 Star Cool units to be fitted with high-cube 53’ reefer containers. This is the first time that MCI has delivered units to boxes of this size.

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Sulfur regulations

New fuel regulations increase pressure on energy efficiency

With effect from 1 January 2020, a new cap of 0.5% m/m on the sulphur content of fuel oil used onboard ships will come into force. This has been set by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and compares to the existing limit of 3.5%. The only exceptions are the four internationally designated Emission Control Areas (ECAs), where it will remain at 0.10%. These include the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, designated coastal areas off the United States and Canada, and the area of the Caribbean Sea around Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

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Maersk Container Industry launches the new Star Cool Service app

MCI’s new Star Cool Service app has been launched to support service technicians on site and increase the speed and efficiency of maintenance operations on all Star Cool reefers.

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Durian

Star Cool rises to a prickly challenge

Known throughout Asia as “the king of fruits”, durian is a selective tropical delicacy in its home territory of SE Asia and China. With its intensely pungent odour, this tropical fruit seems to repel as many people as it attracts. Its smell can be so overpowering that it has been banned from many hotels, taxis, and subways, yet fans can travel far on “durian holidays” to feast on the yellow flesh.

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Grapes

CA shows potential for table grape transport

In the quest to find a more efficient and less harmful solution for transporting table grapes over long distances, MCI recently commissioned the Chilean National Institute of Agriculture (INIA) to look for alternatives. The preliminary results were both surprising and positive.

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Star Cools strong energy performance verified

An independent validation of MCI’s benchmarking programme confirms Star Cool’s significantly lower energy consumption and offers shipping lines a reliable energy performance simulator.

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Alternative refrigerant

R513A now in operation

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Testing the worlds strongest gift wrap

Millions of Christmas presents are transported in containers around the world. At MCI we build containers and test them to the limit. In fact, occasionally MCI engineers devise some unconventionally tough tests. Only after these tests do we know for sure our containers can be entrusted with your holiday food and gifts. Our mission is to build the sturdiest gift wrap around.

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MCI eyes revolution of mango trade

A recent test in Ivory Coast shows how West Africa’s mango trade can be extended by special containers that place the fruit in hibernation.

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Star Cool brings cost-efficient cooling for stationary use

Although the vast majority of Star Cool reefer containers spend their lives on the high seas and on the road, a significant and growing number never goes anywhere from one year to the next.

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Star Cool is most inspiring says leading climate scientist

Star Cool’s ability to keep food fresh over wider distances has placed Maersk Container Industry among top-100 in a worldwide survey of more than 900 innovations.

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CA took centre stage at UN meeting

Technology and trade go hand in hand, delegates were told at the recent UN Save Food Congress in Duesseldorf, Germany.

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University of California and MCI issue guide for air exchange

Sound settings: The best advice from post-harvest biologists at the University of California is now available in an easy-to-use guide for air exchange technologies like AV+.

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Seabury Shift from airplane to sea transport is significant

In a new study, transportation consultancy Seabury finds a pronounced shift is taking place from air cargo to ocean transport. New container technologies contribute to the trend.

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Mexican avocados for Asian consumers

Transport of avocados from Mexico to Asia has changed from air freight to reefer containers with CA-systems.

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