SeaCube Containers LLC has placed an order for 3,000 containers refrigerated by Carrier Transicold’s advanced OptimaLINE™ units, making it the first major container leasing company to acquire the highly efficient systems. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
"Given the evolving sustainability requirements and rising operating costs, we sought a reefer solution that offered the flexibility to adapt to new and changing demands," said Bob Sappio, CEO of SeaCube. "OptimaLINE proved to be the perfect choice. It enhances fuel efficiency for sustainable operation while also helping to reduce operating expenses for our customers."
OptimaLINE features a variable speed compressor with a permanent magnet motor and a variable frequency drive, all precisely engineered to optimize energy consumption, enhance reliability and reduce operating costs. These enhancements also enable tighter temperature controls, helping to decrease customers’ overall carbon footprint, while providing peace of mind.
Key features of the OptimaLINE system include:
- Maintaining high-energy efficiency at all operating points at all load conditions with outstanding performance in terms of efficiency and reliability.
- Lowering annual energy costs by up to 15% compared to competition.*
- Providing a greater reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 40% compared to previous Carrier units.*
“We’re delighted that SeaCube has chosen the next-generation, future-ready, OptimaLINE reefer containers for their latest acquisition,” said Vineet Kashyap, Vice President & General Manager, Global Container Refrigeration, Carrier Transicold. “The design of the OptimaLINE unit enables us to deliver a step change in efficiency, reliability and performance for SeaCube and their customers.”
The OptimaLINE refrigeration unit supports Carrier’s goal of helping its customers avoid more than 1 gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Learn more about the OptimaLINE refrigeration unit at Carrier.com/Container or on LinkedIn at Carrier Transicold Container Refrigeration.
* Maximums measured at full load 15%, part load 85%; frozen 50%, perishable 50%
About Carrier Transicold
Carrier Transicold helps improve transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment and services for refrigerated transport and cold chain visibility. For more than 50 years, Carrier Transicold has been an industry leader, providing customers around the world with advanced, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable container refrigeration systems and generator sets, direct-drive and diesel truck units, and trailer refrigeration systems. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. For more information, visit Carrier.com/Container. Follow Carrier on Twitter: @SmartColdChain or on LinkedIn at Carrier Transicold Container Refrigeration.
.About SeaCube Container Leasing
SeaCube is one of the largest purchasers and lessors of refrigerated containers in the world and is committed to investing in technologically advanced and innovative equipment solutions that safeguard cargo, improve service reliability, and help its clients reduce their carbon footprints while increasing profitability. SeaCube pairs its differentiated offering with an experienced team of industry professionals to create customized financing programs, provide premier customer support, and deliver added value. For more information, visit https://seacubecontainers.com/