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February 2015
Cold chain logistics a hot topic at Intermodal Asia
2015
The world’s growing appetite for food and drink, as well as many other temperature
sensitive products such as photographic film, chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs, has
increased the need for more efficient and ecological methods of storage and shipping in the
cold store chain sector. Intermodal Asia 2015, which takes place from 24-26 March in
Shanghai, is the number one place to find out all the latest news and information on the
cold store chain and reefer containers, which will be in the spotlight at this year’s event.
In the UK alone, the amount of food and drink bought has been steadily increasing by more than
three per cent each year for the last decade, and much of this will be stored and shipped cold.
Setting global growth aside, there are concerns over the use of greenhouse gas refrigerants, an
issue that will be covered at Intermodal Asia 2015.
The shipping industry is seeing many changes to legislation, in particular with the use of HFC
refrigerants in reefer containers.
Holger König, Director of ref-tech engineering, will present a conference session titled ‘Natural
refrigerants in reefer containers’, which will compare available alternatives to HFCs, and will
discuss the results of an operational mode risk assessment and a safety concept for flammable
refrigerants.
“Intermodal Asia is the perfect forum to discuss environmental issues facing the whole reefer
industry. The HFC greenhouse gases emission reduction debate is a global political discussion in
line with the developments of new environmentally friendly technologies for reefers, necessary to
continue the world trade boom in chilled food exports” says Holger König. “Solutions to reduce
emissions will be a key success factor for companies in the future. The whole industry is working
on sustainable technologies and the refrigeration industry has been focussing on this issue for
years already.”
This topic has been previously discussed at Intermodal Europe and is an increasingly important
issue. These kinds of ecological projects are long term investments for shipping companies and
this session at Intermodal Asia 2015 is expected to be well-attended as businesses seek the latest
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The conference session is part of a Cold Chain Logistics Forum, which will also feature a
conference presented by Edward Goh, Director of Marketing, Container Refrigeration, Carrier
Transicold, who will be speaking on ‘Practical Solution Using Natural Refrigerants for Containers’.
The Forum will also feature a presentation from Karen Benedek, Managing Partner, Primaira,
entitled ‘BlueZone air cleaning’.
A number of exhibitors will also be displaying products and services for the cold chain industry
including, MCI (Star Cool), CIMC, Singamas, CXIC, Daikin and Emerson Climate Technology.
CIMC (China International Marine Containers) will be showcasing its reefer unit range in the
Container Park at Intermodal Asia 2015 – including units from its Yangzhou Tonglee Reefer and its
Qingdao CIMC Reefer Container Divisions.
In the food and drink industry where cargo is highly perishable, it is vital to get the right type of
storage and shipping for specific application needs.
Attending Intermodal Asia 2015 will provide one of the best ways to discover what solutions and
products are available in the current market.
To exhibit or speak at Intermodal Asia 2015, or to find out more, please contact Sophie Ahmed on
sophie.ahmed@informa.com or + 44 (0) 207 017 5112. Visit www.intermodal-asia.com for further
information.
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
Intermodal Asia is organised by Informa Exhibitions and the CCIA, and covers all areas of
container transport and logistics across road, rail and sea. The event provides an invaluable
industry forum, bringing together high-quality speakers and key exhibitors.
Informa Exhibitions also organises Intermodal Europe, the world-leading exhibition and conference
for companies associated with the container and intermodal industries and now in its 40th year.
Keep up with latest news and discussions by joining the Intermodal Asia LinkedIn Group at
www.intermodal-events.com/linkedin and follow Intermodal Asia on twitter www.intermodalevents.com/twitter. Visit www.intermodal-events.com or www.chinaccia.com for further information
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