- Raising cargo temperature to -15°C can save 17.7 million tons of CO₂ annually.
- ZIM uses advanced reefers and ZIMonitor for optimal cold chain conditions.
- The initiative supports ZIM’s ESG commitment to sustainability.
ZIM has joined the Move to -15 coalition, a cross-industry initiative focused on reducing emissions in the cold chain sector. The coalition will raise the standard temperature for frozen cargo from -18°C to -15°C, reports Container News.
Impact of the Initiative
This small change can potentially prevent around 17.7 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually, according to ZIM, the Israeli shipping company.
Leveraging Advanced Technologies
The real-time monitoring it offers using the advanced reefer containers fleet and proprietary ZIMonitor service ensures the perfect cold chain conditions while ensuring the integrity of products.
Commitment to Sustainability
ZIM EVP COO David Arbel said: “As part of ZIM’s ESG commitment, we’re advancing sustainable, cutting-edge solutions to lower environmental impact in global shipping. We’re proud to join a coalition that will make cold chain logistics eco-friendlier and more cost-effective.”
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Source: Container News
