Maersk developed software for refrigerated containers – ebizLatam PointCast

Through updating software created for containers Star Cool, energy consumption is reduced by half, while maintaining product quality intact.

This solution solves a technological challenge than thought impossible.

the StarConomy software created by Maersk container Industry together with the multinational fruit Dole to control the temperature of refrigerated containers, reduces operational costs by maximizing the value of the refrigerated containers loaded Star Cool MCI, while helping to achieve the objectives of sustainability of the industry by reducing CO2 emissions.

If a multinational fruit that operates its own fleet of four vessels with a capacity of 500 containers each, updates its software to model created by MCI and Dole, the annual savings for a route as Ecuador -. UK would be more than $ d $ 2 million

Meanwhile, a shipping line that has with six vessels service covering the route Ecuador -. Russia with the same capacity containers, reach annual savings of $ d $ 3.2 million

the StarConomy software can be installed on all new Star Cool units. Also, you can update the software of the Star Cool that are installed on operations that cover more than 40 operators.

MCI carried out the test run on the weekly route that takes Dole between South America and Europe.

“ Dole is very focused on corporate responsibility and sustainability. This is reflected in our approach to water treatment, soil conservation and carbon footprint, for example. These commitments extend our cold chain. When it comes to the transport of refrigerated containers, preserve and transport fruit safely using the lowest possible energy, reducing our carbon footprint , “said Karina Rodriguez, responsible for equipment Dole.

“ to take this next step in this field, Dole worked with Star Cool in the development and field testing of innovative software StarConomy we are using in all refrigerators Star Cool of our global operations,” , He added

with the new software. the R & D of MCI Denmark responded to the challenge of maintaining the same control temperature inside the container while controlling the air flow required for each specific type load.

the revolutionary feature of StarConomy is the ability to control the compressor and the fan speed at the same time.

“ the StarConomy software starts cooling rapidly the product while the fans operate at maximum speed. When it comes to the desired temperature, the fan speed is reduced and starts optimizing energy , “said Morten Nylykke, general manager of refrigeration technology MCI.

” StarConomy has proven to meet the needs of Dole, a client of long standing, and we will offer this new software to our entire customer base of Star Cool “, finished.

Even achieved reductions higher energy if the product is pre-cooled before loading.

by balancing of carefully the compressor and the fan speed, software StarConomy matches precisely airflow for cooling demand, ensuring an ideal environment for the product.