How do refrigerated containers work ?

Refrigerated containers, also named reefer containers, are containers specifically designed for the transport of perishable goods in temperature-controlled environment. They are equipped with latest technologies to regulate temperature, atmosphere or humidity levels

Which products are suitable for refrigerated containers ?

Our refrigerated containers are specifically designed for all perishable goods that require a temperature-controlled environment, such as fruits, vegetables or frozen foods.

What is the minimum temperature of a refrigerated container ?

Our refrigerated containers are adaptable according to the product transported, they can reach temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to +30 degrees.

Are the refrigerated containers environmentally friendly ?

CMA CGM implements different ecofriendly solutions to its reefer containers fleet particularly energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

CNC | Refrigerated Cargo : Keep perishables in optimum conditions.

Trust CNC as your coolest reefer partner to deliver your perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceuticals in peak condition, protecting the freshness, integrity and market value when they arrive at their destinations.

Being a part of CMA CGM group, CNC has access to a network of large and young reefer fleet. Together with our team of reefer experts, CNC provides our customers with optimum refrigerated solutions that best suit their reefer cargo.

50+
Services Coverage
6,000+
Port Pair Connections
>240,000
Reefer Containers
(Group)
51
Operating Vessels

26
Main Port Agencies
4,000+
Weekly Reefer Plugs
in All Services

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Key Benefits

Access to the most technologically advanced reefer fleet in the industry

Our reefer fleet is one of the youngest and most technologically advanced in the industry with an average age of just seven years.
A dedicated team of reefer experts

Our dedicated reefer teams carefully follow up with each reefer shipment, ensuring a safe journey throughout and arrive at destination in the exact condition intended.
Offers a large variety of reefer services

We offer a range of reefer services to suit your reefer cargo, from controlled atmosphere (monitoring Oxygen and CO2 levels into the units) to unique deliveries such as REEFLEX liquid ready for liquids and CLIMACTIVE controlled atmosphere for very sensitive fruits.

Protecting the Environment

In our commitment to protecting the environment, CMA CGM Group is continuously developing cargo solutions combining quality and innovation with environmental protection.

With a focus on reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions, CMA CGM Group is always exploring the implementation of different eco-friendly solutions to its fleet. Most of our reefer containers include:

Refrigerated containers with low energy consumption, hence reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions during the voyage
Management software which can monitor the temperature of the cargo throughout the journey and hence consume less electricity

By regularly acquiring new vessels, the Group can permanently integrate the latest environmental technologies to its fleet, such as being the first shipping group to deploy LNG powered giant vessels in 2020.

Read more on CMA CGM's environmental policy.