DIARIO DEL PUERTO COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS - FRUIT LOGISTICA 2022 26 RAÚL TÁRREGA Al though around three quarters of exports and imports of temperaturecontrolled products leave or enter Spain by road, shipping should not be underestimated as an alternative for producers who need to reach markets beyond the range of lorries. All the major shipping companies have made significant moves in recent years with regard to their reefer fleet, as it is a segment that has not been as affected by the pandemic as dry cargo. According to a recent report by the consultancy firm Research & Markets, the global reefer container market is expected to reach a total of 5.98 million TEUs by 2030 - up from 2.91 million TEUs in 2019 - equivalent to an increase of 7.3% per annum over the period 2020- 2030. The evolution of real-time tracking technology, the expansion of e-commerce and the increasing number of trade routes has led to a surge in demand for this type of container. According to Drewry, reefer container shipping will reach ADDING VALUE, THANKS TO TECHNOLOGY As early as 2019, leading experts in the reefer shipping market werewarning of a shortage of reefer containers, putting worldwide requirements at 100,000 units. Today, with demand on the rise, this figure has fallen short of themark Increasingly, shipping companies are investing in new technologies for reefer containers to add more value. Shipping
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