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Marine

The science behind refrigeration: The difference a degree makes in container shipping

Why tiny fluctuations in marine reefer temperatures can spoil cargo, and how to prevent them.

Rail

HVAC and alternative refrigerants: setting the stage for global safety standards

Marine

Intermodal 2023: exploring the latest innovations for a sustainable cold chain

Marine

Thermo King brought the cold to Intermodal 2022.
Another edition of Intermodal on the books. We welcomed a lot of people in Amsterdam and …

Rail

Sustainability in action: via the Czech Republic.
From helping decarbonize cities to supporting a reduction of the carbon emissions connected to global food …

Marine

Sustainable reefer refrigeration: barriers and opportunities.
Let’s start with the good news: container shipping is the greenest method of transporting cargo …

Rail

HVAC solutions for rail: Keeping passenger safety on track.
With the need to reassure passengers on the safety of rail transport, Thermo King’s HVAC …

Rail

A tour of the ETC centre in Prague: a dedicated Thermo King testing lab.
Second only to aviation, the railway sector is one of the most regulated industries in public …

Marine

Knowledge is power: telematics on the seven seas, on rail and on the road.
In general, a modern cargo ship carries 15,000 containers. Up to 10% of those are reefer containers. How …