Purfresh has today announced that it achieved 266 per cent year-on-year growth in ocean shipments with its Purfresh Transport active cargo protection solution during 2010, while it also outlined additional advancements in its Purfresh Transport technology which includes an updated, state-of-the-art communications system and a more streamlined design.

In addition to the substantial increase in number of trips, in 2010 Purfresh Transport was utilised to protect more than 40 different commodities for ocean voyages ranging from as short as 14 days to more than 45 days, the clean technology provider revealed.

Access to, and global availability of, the cargo protection technology also expanded significantly in 2010, with more than 20 of the top ocean carriers across more than 90 ports around the globe offering the Purfresh Transport solution to their customers.

'This is a significant milestone for not only Purfresh, but for the transportation industry at large,' said David Bouchard, general manager, post-harvest and transport solutions for Purfresh. 'With expanding global demand for year-round fresh produce, fewer chemicals, and additional pressure to reduce costs and carbon footprints, the shipping industry is increasingly looking to improve operations with advanced technologies that are affordable, effective, and can be easily implemented.

'The growth we experienced in 2010 validates the tremendous value our Purfresh Transport system brings to global shippers and carriers,' he added.

Unveiling the new streamline design at Fruit Logistica 2011, the latest Purfresh Transport system, equipped with Intellipur software informatics, now offers worldwide cellular GSM technology and improved satellite communication.

With the help of cutting-edge wireless communications, users of the transport solution will benefit from better connectivity, expanded coverage, and immediate access to post-voyage reports, Purfresh noted.

'With these new advancements, Purfresh continues to revolutionise the shipping industry with our ocean transport product line,' said Andy Smith, vice-president of products for Purfresh. 'With real-time visibility into a container's environment — carbon dioxide levels, as well as temperature, relative humidity, and ozone levels — users are able to monitor fruit respiration and ripening.

'This form of load monitoring dramatically enhances the ability for ocean carriers to mitigate risks and reduce losses during a voyage by avoiding detrimental trip occurrences such as incorrect vent settings and extended power-off events,' he explained.

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