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All Other Frozen Foodstuff
Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °C / -4 or colder °FApples
Recommended temperature: -1 C to +4 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 90-240 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 21
Note: If stored under CA, the storage time can increase further.
Apples, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: -1 C to +4 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: 90-240 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 180
Note: O2: 2-3% - CO2: 2-3% - Varities include: Cox and Braeburn
Apricots
Recommended temperature: -0,5C to +5CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-20 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 5
Artichokes Globe
Recommended temperature: -1C to +2CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 20-25 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Artichokes Jerusalem
Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °FMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hourApprox. storage: 90-150 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Asparagus
Recommended temperature: 0C to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Asparagus, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: 0,5C to +2 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Note: O2: 10% - CO2: 10%
Aubergine
Recommended temperature: +6 to +14 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 10-14 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Avocado, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: +5 to +8 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: 25-35 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Note: Always use Controlled Atmosphere reefer container, when the transport time exceeds 15 days. O2: 4-5% - CO2: 6%
Avocados (California)
Recommended temperature: +4 to + 7CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: Max 15 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Note:
Avocado can be transported for up to 35 days in a reefer container.
- Up to 15 days - ship in a normal reefer container
- From 15 up to 35 days - ship in a Controlled Atmosphere reefer container.
Ethylene:
Avocados are very sensitive to ethylene (ripening gas) wherefore removal of same is highly recommended during transport and warehouse storage.
Towards season end where the fruit is more mature and has a higher level of oil content the above applies even more.
Ethylene scrubbers and/or filters should be used for the purpose.
Avocados (Tropical)
Recommended temperature: +8 to +13 °C / +46 to +55 °FMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-28 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Note:
Avocado can be transported for up to 35 days in a reefer container.
- Up to 15 days - ship in a normal reefer container
- From 15 up to 35 days - ship in a Controlled Atmosphere reefer container.
Ethylene:
Avocados are very sensitive to ethylene (ripening gas) wherefore removal of same is highly recommended during transport and warehouse storage.
Towards season end where the fruit is more mature and has a higher level of oil content the above applies even more.
Ethylene scrubbers and/or filters should be used for the purpose.
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Baby corn
Recommended temperature: -1 °C / to +2CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hourApprox. storage: 8-12 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Bananas
Recommended temperature: +13.3 °C to +13.9°C
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: Up to 40 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
If transported in a normal reefer container , there are 2 different types of packaging:
- Polybag (with holes) for transit times up to 20 days
- Banavac bags (vacuum packed) for transit times up to 40 days.
Bananas under Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: +14 °C to +14.4 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: Up to 45 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Note: If transported in a CA container bags with holes must ALWAYS be used (polybag/polypac). O2: 3% - CO2: 4-5%
Bell Peppers (Peppers Capsicum )
Recommended temperature: +5 to +8 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: : 18 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Bitter Gourd
Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °C / +46 to +50 °FMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hourApprox. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Blueberries
Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 18-20 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 5
Blueberries (MAP) Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 25-32 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 5
Blueberries, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature : -1C to + 0,5CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: 25-32 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 5
Note: Maersk CA+ service provides elevated / high CO2. Recommended settings: O2: 8-10% - CO2: 12-15%.
Bonsai
Special requirements applyPlease contact your local Maersk office for details
Broccoli
Recommended temperature: -3C to +2 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 15-20 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Brussels Sprout
Recommended temperature: -1 to 3 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 15-20 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Butter
Recommended temperature: 0 to +2 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: 30-60 days
Humidity control: OFF
Butter Frozen
Recommended temperature: -20 C or colderMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: 180 days
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Cabbage Chinese
Recommended temperature: -0,5 to +4 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 20-24 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Cabbage Savoy
Recommended temperature: -1 to 1 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 120 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Cabbage White
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 200 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Cape Gooseberries Physalis
Recommended temperature: +8to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 30-60 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Carambola Star Fruit
Recommended temperature: +5 to +8 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Carrots
Recommended temperature: 0 °C to +2 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 180 days*
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 4
Note: *Storage time dependant on roots (mature / immature)
Cauliflower
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 20-30 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Celeriac
Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °FMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hourApprox. storage: 160 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Celery
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 28 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Cheese
Recommended temperature: -1 to +4 °CMax. air exchange: Cheese Fresh
Approx. storage: 40 days
Humidity control: OFF
Note: Many varities - search info about the specific type of cheese
Cheese Fresh
Recommended temperature: 0 to +2 °C / +32 to +35 °FCherimoya
Recommended temperature: +8 to +12 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Cherries Sweet (with Modified Atmosphere Packaging and/or Controlled Atmosphere)
Recommended temperature: -1 °C to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 25-32 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Chestnuts
Recommended temperature: 0 to +4 °C / +32 to +39 °FMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hourApprox. storage: 120-180 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 14
Chicory
Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °FMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hourApprox. storage: 24 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Chili
Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 16-22 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Chocolate
Recommended temperature: +10 to +18 °C / +50 to +65 °FMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: : 120 days
Humidity control: OFF
Note: If kept in frezer storage can be up to 8 month.
Clementines (citrus)
Recommended temperature: +3 °C to +5 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: : 42-49 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Courgette, Zucchini, Squach
Recommended temperature: +5 to +10 °C / -45 to +50 °FMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Cranberries
Recommended temperature: +2 °C to +4 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 60-90 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Cucumbers
Recommended temperature: +10 °C to +12 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 10 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Cut flowers
Recommended temperature : -1C to + 4,0CMax. air exchange: 40 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 40 days
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 4
Note: Special requirements may apply
Please contact your local Maersk office for detail
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Dates
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hour Approx. storage: 60-90 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Dragon Fruit (red)
Recommended temperature: +8 °C to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: : 30-35 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Durians
Recommended temperature: +13 to +14 °C / +56 to +57 °FMax. air exchange: 60 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 40-50 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
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Eggs
Recommended temperature: -2 °C to +4 °CEndives/Escaroles
Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °FMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hourApprox. storage: 14 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
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Feijoas
Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °C / +46 to +50 °FMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hourApprox. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Fennels
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 21-28 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Ferns
Special requirements applyPlease contact your local Maersk office for details
Figs
Recommended temperature: -1 °C to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hour Approx. storage: 10-14 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Fish Chilled
Recommended temperature: -1,5 to 0 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Humidity control: OFF
Fish Deep Frozen
Recommended temperature: -20 or colderMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Humidity control: OFF
Fish Products Lightly Preserved
Recommended temperature: +1 °C / +34 °FFish Products Semi Preserved
Recommended temperature: +2 °C / +35 °FFlower Bulbs
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 4Note: Special requirements apply
Please contact your local Maersk office for details
Foliage
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 4Note: Special requirements apply
Please contact your local Maersk office for details
Fruit, Frozen, General
Recommended temperature: -20 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: : 180 days
Humidity control: OFF
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Garlic
Recommended temperature: -2 to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 180 days
Humidity control: ON
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 60
Note: Humidity setting = 60%
Ginger
Recommended temperature: +12 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 30-90 days
Humidity control: ON
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 20
Note:
Recommended storage temperature for Ginger is between 12 to 15 °C.
Ginger is very chilling sensitive. Humidity = 60%
Grapefruit (citrus)
Recommended temperature: +6°C to +8°CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: : 77-84 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Grapes
Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +31 to +32 °FMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 49-56 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 6
Guavas
Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
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Hides Skins (Frozen)
At temperature below -10 °C (salted)
Note: Raw hides/skins MUST be tanned or cured.
Salted hides are NOT accepted as non-frozen.
Hides Skins (non-Frozen)
Contact CENCGOMNG for acceptance guidelines
Horse Radishes
Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: : 30 days
Humidity control: OFF
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Ice Cream
Recommended temperature: Must be set at -23 °C or colderHumidity control: OFF
Individually Quick Frozen Products
Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °CJ
Jackfruits
Recommended temperature: +12 °C / +16 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Juice and Concentrate Deep Frozen
Recommended temperature: -10 or colder °CHumidity control: OFF
Note: Accepted in steel drums only.
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Kiwifruit
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 60-90 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Kumquats
Recommended temperature: +10 °C / +50 °FMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hourApprox. storage: 28 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
L
Leeks
Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 40 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 4
Lemon (citrus)
Recommended temperature: +6°C to +8 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: : 70-77 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Note: Chilling sensitive
Lettuce Butterhead
Recommended temperature: 0 to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 12 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Lettuce Iceberg
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 14 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Limes (Tahiti Lemon)
Recommended temperature: +8°C to +12°CMax. air exchange: 25 M³/hour Approx. storage: : 40-50 days
Humidity control: ON
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Note: Humidity setting is depending on grower and seasonality - sometimes on and sometimes off
Loquats
Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °FMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hourApprox. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Lychees
Recommended temperature: +1 °C to +6 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 20-35 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Lychees, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: +1 °C to +2 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: : 20-38 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
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Mandarins (citrus)
Recommended temperature: +4 °C to +6 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: : 42-49 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Mango, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: +7 to +12 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Approx. storage: : 28-33 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Note: The Kent variety is know to benefit from CA. Others may also, to a less extent. O2: 5-6% - CO2: 5-6%
Mangoes Depending on variety
Recommended temperature: +10 to +14 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Mangosteen
Recommended temperature: +4 to +6 °C / +39 to +43 °FMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 20-35 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Manioc
Recommended temperature: +0 to +2 °C / +32 to +36 °FMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hour Approx. storage: 150-180 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 30
Margarine
Recommended temperature: 0 to +3 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Meat Deep Frozen
Recommended temperature: -20 °C or colderMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: : 4-6 months
Humidity control: OFF
Meat Fresh Chilled
Recommended temperature: -1,5 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: : 40-45 days
Meat Manufactured
Recommended temperature: -1 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Meat Products Chilled
Recommended temperature: -2 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED
Melons Cantaloupe
Recommended temperature: +2 to +5 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 14-18 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Melons Galia
Recommended temperature: +7°CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 16-20 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Melons Honey melon
Recommended temperature: +8 to +12 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 16-20 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Melons Piel de Sapo
Recommended temperature: +8 to +12 °CMax. air exchange: 25 M³/hour Approx. storage: 22-26 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Melons Watermelon
Recommended temperature: +7 to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 16-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Milk Cultured Products
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: -
Humidity control: OFF
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Navels (citrus)
Recommended temperature: +3 to + 5 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 54-63 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
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Okra/Lady Finger/Gombo
Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hour Approx. storage: 7-10 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Onions Dry
Recommended temperature: +4°C to +8 °CMax. air exchange: 25 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 180 days
Humidity control: ON
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 60
Note: Humidity setting = 60%
Oranges Depending on variety
Recommended temperature: +3 to +8 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 35-90 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
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Pak Chois
Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °FMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hour Approx. storage: 30-40 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Papayas
Recommended temperature: +8 °C to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Papayas, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: +9 °C to +11 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: 20-28 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Note: O2: 12-16% - CO2: 5-6%
Parsnips
Recommended temperature: 0 °C to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 60-120 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Passionfruit
Recommended temperature: +7 to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 28-35 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Peaches/Nectarines, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: -0,5 °C to +1 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: 45 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Note: O2: 4-5% - CO2: 10-17%
Peaches/Nectarines
Recommended temperature: -1 °C to +0 °CMax. air exchange: 15M³/hour
Approx. storage: 35 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Pears
Recommended temperature: -0,5 °C to +1,0 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 30 to 90 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Peas
Recommended temperature: 0 °C to +1,0 °CMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hour Approx. storage: 14 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Peppers Capsicum (Bell Peppers)
Recommended temperature: +5 to +8 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 18 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Persimmon Kaki
Recommended temperature: -1 °C to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 25 M³/hour Approx. storage: 60-90 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Pineapples
Recommended temperature: +8°C - +12°CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 18-24 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Plaintains
Recommended temperature: +8 °C - +10 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 18-25 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Plants potted
Note: Special requirements applyPlease contact your local Maersk office for details
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 4
Plums
Recommended temperature: -1 °C - 0 °CMax. air exchange: 25 M³/hour Approx. storage: 35 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Plums, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: -0,5 °C - 1 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: 45 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Note: O2: 4-5% - CO2: 10-17%
Pomegranates
Recommended temperature: +4 to +6 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 60 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 10
Pomelo (citrus)
Recommended temperature: +6 to +8 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 63-70 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Potatoes, Seed
Recommended temperature: +4 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: : 90-180 days
Humidity control: ON / OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 30
Note: Humidity can be set, but not required.
Potatoes, Processing
Recommended temperature: +10 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 60 days
Humidity control: ON / OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 30
Note: Humidity can be set, but not required.
Potatoes Sweet
Recommended temperature: +12 °C to +15 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 60 days
Humidity control: ON / OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 20
Note: Humidity can be set, but not required.
Potatoes, Table
Recommended temperature: +7 to +8 °CMax. air exchange: 20 M³/hour Approx. storage: 240 days
Humidity control: ON / OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 30
Note: Humidity can be set, but not required.
Poultry Chilled
Recommended temperature: -1 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: 45 days
Humidity control: OFF
Poultry Deep Frozen
Recommended temperature: -20 °C or colderMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: 300 days
Humidity control: OFF
Prickly Pears
Recommended temperature: +5 °C to +8 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 28-35 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Pumpkins
Recommended temperature: +12 to +15 °CMax. air exchange: 10 M³/hour Approx. storage: 60-90 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
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Radishes
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 15-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Rambutans
Recommended temperature: +8 °C to +15°CMax. air exchange: 25 M³/hour Approx. storage: 18-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Raspberries
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 6-10 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Red BeetBeet Root
Recommended temperature: +3 to +4 °C / +37 to +39 °FMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hourApprox. storage: 180 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
Rhubarb
Recommended temperature: 0 to +2 °CMax. air exchange: 10 M³/hour Approx. storage: 28 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Rooted Turnip
Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °FMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hour Approx. storage: 120-180 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
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Satsumas (citrus)
Recommended temperature: +3 °C to +5 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 35-42 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Scorzonera
Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °FMax. air exchange: 0 M³/hourApprox. storage: 120 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Shark Whale
Note: Maersk will not accept cargo booking of whale or whale products nor shark meat or shark products.Shellfish (Deep Frozen)
Recommended temperature: -20 °C or ColderMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: 180 days
Skins Hides
FrozenAt temperature below -10 °C (salted)
Max. air exchange: CLOSED
Non-frozen
Note: Raw hides/skins MUST be tanned or cured.
Salted hides are NOT accepted as non-frozen.
Spring Onion (Green Onion)
Recommended temperature: 0 to +3 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 7-14 days
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Strawberries
Recommended temperature: 0 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 6-10 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Sugar Peas
Recommended temperature: 0 °C to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 25 M³/hour Approx. storage: 7-14 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Sweet Corn
Recommended temperature: 0 °C to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 4-8 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 2
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Table Grapes Black Seedless
Recommended temperature: -0,5 °C to +0,5 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 49-56 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Note: End season fruit may last up to one week longer
Table Grapes, Organic, Controlled Atmosphere
Recommended temperature: 0,0 °C to +1,0 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: 49-56 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Note: Can be shipped as CA with elevated CO2. O2: 4-6% - CO2: 10-12%
Table Grapes, Black Seeded
Recommended temperature: -0,5 °C to +0,5 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 49-56 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Note: End season fruit may last up to one week longer
Table Grapes-Red Seeded
Recommended temperature: -0,5 °C to +0,5 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 49-56 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Note: End season fruit may last up to one week longer
Table Grapes, Red Seedless (e.g. Crimson and Flame)
Recommended temperature: -0,5 °C to +0,5 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 49-56 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Note: End season fruit may last up to one week longer.
Table Grapes, White Seedless (e.g. Thompson and Prime)
Recommended temperature: -0,5 °C to +0,5 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour Approx. storage: 49-56 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Note: End season fruit may last up to one week longer
Taro
Recommended temperature: +7 to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 10 M³/hour Approx. storage: 150 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Tomatoes
Recommended temperature: +3 to +8 °C / +37 to +46 °FMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hourApprox. storage: 21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Tomatoes Depending On Variety
Recommended temperature: +3 to +12 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Tomatoes Long Life Daniella
Recommended temperature: +6 to +10 °CMax. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 35 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 3
Tuna Fish
Tuna Fish, Frozen (Standard)Recommended temperature: -20 °C to -25 °C
Max. air exchange: CLOSED
Humidity control: OFF
Tuna Fish, ULT (Super Freezer)
Recommended temperature: -60 °C
Max. air exchange: CLOSED
Humidity control: OFF
Turnips
Recommended temperature: 0 °C to +1 °CMax. air exchange: 10 M³/hour Approx. storage: 120 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 4
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Valencia (citrus)
Recommended temperature: +3 to +5 °CMax. air exchange: 30 M³/hour Approx. storage: 70-77 days
Humidity control: OFF
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 7
Vegetables, Frozen, General
Recommended temperature: -20 °CMax. air exchange: CLOSED Approx. storage: 180 days
Humidity control: OFF
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Whale Shark
Note: Maersk will not accept cargo booking of whale or whale products nor shark meat or shark products.Wildlife
Note: Maersk will not knowingly facilitate or tolerate the carriage of wildlife or wildlife products, where trade in such wildlife or wildlife products is contrary to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wildlife Fauna and Flora (CITES)2 and as such illegal under international and national laws.X
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Yams
Recommended temperature: +16 to +20 °C / +54 to +68 °F
Relative humidity: 70%Max. air exchange: 10 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 50-120 days
Humidity control: ON
Value Protect Cut-Off Days (Number of days after Harvest Date within which the Goods should be gated in at Port of Loading): 4
Yucca Palm
Special requirements applyPlease contact your local Maersk office for details.