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Updated version released of “Prevention of Pest Contamination of Containers: Joint Industry Guidelines for the Cleaning of Containers”
11 April 2024 – Every year, 250 million containers are transported across the world with food, clothes, electronics and other goods we all need. While crucial for the smooth functioning of the global supply chain, containers and their cargoes can also harbour and...
New Release of the COA CEDEX Syntax
Version 1.1 of the COA CEDEX Syntax has been released. The work group has finalized additional container models. As of now following types are available: Dry Box 20 20DV: 22G0, 22G1 20HC: 25G0, 25G1 Dry Box 40 40DV: 42G0, 42G1...
Plan now to visit the COA Container Pavilion at Intermodal Asia 2024
Join us on Stand F60 Intermodal Asia 2024 takes place in just eight weeks’ time. Once again, the Container Owners Association is organising the COA Container Pavilion within the event – Stand F60. COA Members, prospective Members, customers and industry colleagues are...
COA Refrigerant Webinar: presentations available
The COA recently organised a Webinar focusing on Refrigerants for container reefer machinery. During the Webinar, there was discussion about options for new generation gases and a review of R1234yf. Further COA webinars on alternatives gases are planned. Members may...
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