REEFER CONTAINERS

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REEFER CONTAINERS REFRIGERATED GOODS

• Database No. SRD-0027
• Loss Prevention Bulletin 1/2000/01

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C O N T E N T

• Introduction
• Components of Reefer Containers
• Refrigerated Goods
• Conclusion
• References

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Introduction

• The Main Purpose of Reefer Container
• To Maintain Temperature of Cargo
• What PTI is
• Pre-Trip Inspection

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Components

• https//www.pilship.com/ecms-server/Public/dsp.jsp
  ?id2006000149

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Deep Channel FloorTo keep air circulation in
container
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Partlow Recorder
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Fresh Air Exchange System (Ventilation)

• To make air exchange,
• i.e. carbon dioxide/ fresh air

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Refrigerated Goods

• General Temperature Setting
• Chilled Cargo No Lower Than -1.1?
• Frozen Cargo Carried at or Below -18 ?

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Packing/Stuffing of Goods

• Red Line
• Vents on Package

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Prevention
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Conclusion

• Shippers, Packers and Shipping Line can note the
  following points
• Notice the Airflow Allow the vertical airflow
  between pallets.
• Notice the Red-line Do not obstruct the top air
  circulation.
• Pre-cool Procedure The purpose of reefer
  container is to maintain the temperature.
• Arround the loading location Only run the
  refrigerator if loading in a sealed chamber.
• Mind the Floor of Container.
• All fresh air exchang vent should be closed
  during the haul transit.
• Hot Spot The hot spot is known to accumulate
  near the doors of containers, therefore the
  temperature near doors might be higher than
  others.

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References

• Database No.SRD-0027 Loss Prevention Bulletin
  1/2000/01
• OOCL Shipping Line http//www.oocl.com/eng/ourserv
  ices/reeferservice/technology/default.htm?printPag
  etrue
• PIL Shipping Line
• https//www.pilship.com/ecms-server/Public/dsp.js
  p?id2006000149
• Cold Chain Centre http//www.coldchaincentre.com.a
  u/VentSettingsGuide2.php
• Cold Chain Centre http//www.coldchaincentre.com.a
  u/VentSettingsGuide1.php
• Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.
  http//www.yml.com.tw/yml_services/ymlservice_reef
  er_perishables.aspTemperature20Maintenance
• Cold Chain Centre http//www.coldchaincentre.com.a
  u/VentSettingsGuide0.php
• UK PI Website http//www.ukpandi.com/UKPandI/Info
  pool.nsf/HTML/LP_AmericaFocus_RCLP

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Question

• 1.????(?)?,pre-cooling???????????pre-frosting
  pattern on Partlow chart (or electronical
  logger),??????????????????????
• 2.??(?)???Institute Frozen Food Clauses
  (A)?(C)???????ICC 1/1/82??????????(A)?(C)???,?????
  ?

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• 3.???????/??(??62)????????????????
• 4.????????Partlow Chart??????12??,????????Why?