Crowley adds 400 reefer boxes to fleet to be ready for current season
CROWLEY Maritime Corporation, of Jacksonville, has added 400 new refrigerated cargo containers to top off its reefer leading fleet, reports the American Journal of Transporation.
The additional FEU reefer boxes will better serve the growing needs of its perishables customers in Central America and the Caribbean, said a company statement.
"Putting these containers into service is part of our continued commitment to maintain the highest quality equipment just in time for the peak refrigerated shipping season," said Crowley vice president Steve Collar.
"Our expert staff continuously evaluates our fleet for its ability to meet the customer's needs. If there is room for improvement, Crowley does not hesitate to make the investment to ensure we have the right equipment," he said.
The new containers are being delivered in Santo Tomas, Guatemala, directly from the manufacturing facility to accommodate the Central America's heavy northbound reefer season, which is currently underway through May 2016.
These reefers will also be deployed as needed throughout the rest of Crowley's service lanes. The new containers are equipped with carrier's high efficiency PrimeLINER refrigeration units
The facility processed 1,946 TEU, a 9.6 per cent increase when compared with last year. A new mobile harbour crane is set to arrive at the Port of Richmond toward the end of December.
"This new piece of equipment is the first step of our long-term investment strategy at the Port of Richmond," Mr Reinhart said. "Fine-tuning the operation there and investing in cargo conveyance equipment will boost productivity and help that terminal serve as a catalyst for economic development in and around the Commerce Road corridor."