Pooling Reefer Freight in Cross-Border Networks

Quelle: https://www.worldshipping.org/industry-issues/cold-chain-logistics

The coordinated utilization of shared refrigerated containers (reefers) across international transport routes to optimize container utilization, reduce repositioning costs, and maintain the cold chain for perishable goods.

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