Accelerating the transition to climate and environmentally friendly reefers

  • Type: Case study, Guide, Roadmap, Policy paper
  • Author: Philipp Denzinger, Kirsten Orschulok, Lydia Ondraczek, Adrian Fillmann (GIZ), Manuel Enrique Salas Salazar, Mark Major (Kuehne Climate Center)

The analysis highlights the need to transform the refrigerated maritime transport sector toward more sustainable practices, emphasizing the environmental impact of current systems. It proposes solutions such as the use of natural refrigerants (e.g., CO₂ and propane), the elimination of persistent harmful substances, and the improvement of energy efficiency in refrigerated containers. It also stresses the importance of public policies, adequate financing, and technological innovation to reduce both direct and indirect emissions, as well as international collaboration among governments, industry, and logistics stakeholders to meet global climate commitments and accelerate the transition toward a more efficient and environmentally responsible model.