In this publication we focus on the most common causes of refrigerated cargo – ‘reefer’ – container claims, and provide analysis, case studies and loss prevention advice.
A younger relative of the original container, refrigerated containers have only been with us since the 1970s. Although the construction principles of a reefer are still fundamentally the same – a box with an integral refrigeration unit – new systems are in operation that make it possible to control the operation of the reefer both automatically and remotely. These include controlling the temperature, humidity, managing access and dealing with accidents.
This complex piece of engineering, has, over the years, become more reliable, and can be trusted to transport perishable goods vast distances, with little or no impact on quality.
It is easy to forget therefore, that the vessel crew still has an important part to play in ensuring that these fragile cargoes are delivered safely, and that the actions of those on board can make a significant difference to the claims experienced by an operator.
What we present are the most common causes that lead to claims, which are based on the Club’s own statistics. We believe this gives a fair and representative picture of the issues and what areas to focus upon to avoid claims from happening.
The sister publication Container focus: Preventing the loss of containers at sea, discusses the issues which lead to containers being lost overboard.
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