Jacksonville, Florida, USA: Crowley Logistics has added 222 new reefer containers to its fleet. These are in addition to 300 new reefers received in January of this year.
The new 40-foot-long high cube units have have temperature monitoring equipment and and built to Crowley’s specification for handling produce from Central America and Caribbean markets.
“The acquisition of these containers is part of our continued commitment to provide the best equipment in the right quantities – all strategically positioned to meet customers’ needs during peak season and throughout the rest of the year,” said Steve Collar, senior vice president, Crowley Logistics.
In addition to providing in-transit services such as location and temperature monitoring, the company offers customs clearance, fumigation options, refrigerated storage and last-mile delivery to ensure quality through single-source accountability.
The containers arrived in Santo Tomas, Guatemala this month and are already being used in support of Central America’s continuing heavy northbound reefer season. The new containers are equipped with Star Cool fridges, incorporating several changes to boost efficiency and reliability.
