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Refrigerated shipping has revolutionized the way goods are transported across the globe. With technological advances and numerous benefits, it’s now possible to transport almost any fresh, frozen, or chilled products to destinations worldwide.

No matter what your cargo is, or where your market is located, ZIM has you covered.

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Controlling the Atmosphere, Controlling the Freshness

Our specialized refrigerated containers offer a superior Controlled Atmosphere system for preserving the delicate flavor and texture of your sensitive fresh produce during long sea and overland transportation.

The Power of Controlled Atmosphere

The Power Delays Ripening
The Power Delays Ripening

Delays ripening

The Power Extend Life
The Power Extend Life

Extends shelf life

The Power Fruits Qa
The Power Fruits Qa

Maintains the optimum quality of your fruit

The Power Long Voyage
The Power Long Voyage

Ideal for transporting sensitive cargo

Experience a Different Level of Control

From adjusting oxygen and carbon dioxide levels to maintaining optimal humidity, witness how our cutting-edge system ensures the safe and fresh transport of your cargo.

A Closer Look – How Does ZIM’s Controlled-Atmosphere Refrigeration Work?

Number 1
Number 1

Oxygen Adjustment

We carefully adjust the levels of oxygen inside the container to 2-5% to delay ripening.

We carefully adjust the levels of oxygen inside the container to 2-5% to delay ripening.

Number 2
Number 2

Respiration Reduction

At the same time, we increase levels of carbon dioxide and nitrogen to reduce respiration, ensuring optimal freshness of your goods.

At the same time, we increase levels of carbon dioxide and nitrogen to reduce respiration, ensuring optimal freshness of your goods.

Number 3
Number 3

Ethylene Removal

We also eliminate ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening in many fruits and vegetables.

We also eliminate ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening in many fruits and vegetables.

Number 4
Number 4

Extended Freshness

Your produce stays fresher for up to 2 or even 4 times longer than usual, preserving its quality and taste, just like it was just picked.

Your produce stays fresher for up to 2 or even 4 times longer than usual, preserving its quality and taste, just like it was just picked.