container specifications - CMA CGM

YOUR GLOBAL
REEFER CARRIER

CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping company, is
committed to providing its customers with the highest quality service
and to handling valuable products most efficiently.
With an organization dedicated to Reefers and a network of experts in over
70 countries, CMA CGM is your global Reefer partner with local expertise in
refrigerated transport.
The righT equipmenT for your cargo
freshness and beTTer qualiTy for your cargo
cma cgm group Key figures
� Vessel fleet 400
� Ports of call 400
� Offices worldwide 650
CMA CGM owns one of the largest and youngest fleets of Reefer containers designed for the transport of perishable
goods in a temperature-controlled environment.
The CMA CGM Reefer fleet consists of 20’, 40’ High Cube and 45’ 32/33 Pallet Wide containers.
Reefers are used to carry all kinds of cargo requiring temperature control, such as chilled or fresh produce (primarily
fruits, vegetables and dairy products) and frozen foods (essentially meat and fish).
Your perishable goods deserve the best possible controlled environment during transport to maintain their quality
to their final destination.
To ensure this, CMA CGM uses various technologies adapted to each of your products.
Atmosphere control
Modifying the composition of the air in the container (especially CO2 and O2 levels) significantly slows the ripening
process of fresh produce and lengthens shelf life.
Options available: PURFRESH, TRANSFRESH and AFAM + systems.
Ambient air
Nitrogen (N2) 78%
Oxygen (O2) 21%
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 0,03%
Inert gases 1%
Post-harvest processes on fruits and vegetables
Transpiration Water (H2O)
� Dehydration
Growth of aerobic microorganisms
� Decay
Decomposition of valuable ingredients
� Nutritional value reduced
Ethylene production Ethylene (C2H4)
� Ripening / Ageing
Respiration Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
� Ripening / Ageing + Water (H2O)
+ Heat
During the transport, fresh fruits and vegetables
undergo different processes such as respiration,
ageing, ripening, etc, transforming oxygen (O2)
into carbon dioxide (CO2).

cargo handling care
Temperature control (from -35°C to +35°C)
magnum containers
Ideal for products (ice cream and fish) which require
extremely low temperatures (down to -35°C).
cold treatment
A highly precise process where goods (mainly fruits) are
kept at a low temperature for a predetermined, uninterrupted
period to get rid of parasites (fruit flies and larvae).
multi-temperature system
Used for some commodities, such as tomatoes or potatoes,
that may require temperature changes during the voyage.
Humidity control
Various products require a reduced level of humidity inside the
container (dehumidification). Most of our containers are equipped
with a system that can lower the humidity within the range of 95 to 55%.
Pre-cooling
Reefer containers are designed to maintain a specific temperature of the cargo during transport. In majority of cases, goods
have to be pre-cooled to the required optimal temperature for transport before stuffing into Reefer container.
Cargo stowage
Cargo can be palletized or bulk, but in both cases solid
block stowage is recommended, leaving no space
between the cartons or between the cartons and the
container walls.
In that way, air is forced up through the cargo and the
entire floor space will be covered and refrigerated.
More on Reefer procedures on:
www.cma-cgm.com/ProductsServices/Refrigerated-
Containers/
Airflow
All CMA CGM Reefer containers are bottom air delivery units
designed to distribute chilled air from the floor, via specific
vents, with the advantage of producing a consistent and
uniform flow of air across the entire cargo, powerful enough
to ensure a perfect exchange with the goods.
In order to remove the gas generated by respiration, fresh air
can be exchanged (through vents) at the rate of 0 to 260 m 3 /hour,
depending on your requirements and the kind of Reefer used.
The correct way to stuff a bottom-air delivery container with chilled cargo

environmenTal and innovaTive Technology
In relation to a proactive policy, the CMA CGM Group is committed to developing solutions
in order to combine quality and innovation with environmental protection.
CMA CGM has tested different eco-friendly solutions, particularly in regards to energy consumption
and CO2 emissions. The Reefer container fleet includes:
• Units equipped with low-energy engines which reduce fuel consumption by three during the voyage and also
reduce carbon emissions
• Units equipped with energy saving software. The temperature of the goods is closely monitored throughout the
journey, as a result of which less electricity is used.
With state-of-the-art Reefer containers, CMA CGM Group becomes one of the leaders in sustainable development.
conTainer specificaTions
20'rf 40'rh 45'rh pW
32 pallets 33 pallets
Size and type 20x8x8.6 40x8x9.6 45x8.4x9.6 45x8.4x9.6
ISO code 22R1 45R1 LNR1 LNR1
internal dimensions
Length (mm)
Min 5,370 11,500 13,153 13,259
Max 5,440 11,500
Width (mm)
Min 2,220 2,220 2,437 2,437
Max 2,280 2,290
Height (mm)
Min 2,200 2,500 2,585 2,585
Max 2,260 2,550
Cubic (m 3 ) 26.227 63.825 82.859 83.527
Door opening (mm)
Min 2,290 2,290 2,436 2,436
Max 2,260 2,570
Max Gross Weight (kg) 30,480 34,000 34,000 34,000
Max Payload (kg) 27,280 29,300 27,550 27,550
Air vent/max 260 m 3 /h 260 m 3 /h 260 m 3 /h 260 m 3 /h
Dehumidity control Y Y Y Y
CA Y Y N N
NOTE: Dimensions are average measurements. For dimensions of a specific unit, please contact your local CMA CGM agency.
www.cma-cgm.com
Contact your local Reefer expert:
www.cma-cgm.com/ProductsServices/Refrigerated-Containers
Email: ho.reefercontact@cma-cgm.com