He Correct transportation of perishable products is a fundamental component of the food supply chain. To keep them fresh, the use of refrigerated containers or “reefer”, since they provide a controlled temperature in transit.

Chiliis characterized by being an exporting country of fruits and seafood, and this technology is widely usedallowing phytosanitary protocols and optimal management of the cold chain to be met. In the first half of 2024, 385,262 tons of salmon and trout were exportedvalued at US$3,138 million, according to the Studies Department of the National Customs Service. At the same time, the Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa)reported that the Fruit exports were valued at US$5,675 million with 2 million tons. Shipments of fresh fruit correspond to 83.7% of the exported value, with 1.7 million tons.

“In Chile, the Products that have benefited the most from reefer technology are cherries, grapes, avocados, blueberries, and salmon.since the geographical position of the country limits some routes to quickly reach the destination markets, the refrigerated units in conjunction with their optimal point and temperature management «allows them to extend their useful life,» he highlights. Daniel GuerreroCold Chain Specialist, from the west coast of South America for Maersk.

During the last two decades, the reefer technology has constantly innovated. For example, the controlled atmosphere has emerged as a crucial tool in the agricultural field, this method involves the precise regulation of factors such as oxygen concentration, carbon dioxide, nitrogentemperature and humidity in a warehousewith the aim of prolonging the useful life and preserving the…