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The latest Hapag-Lloyd refrigerated containers offer the function of CO2 - controlled air exchange (AFAM+ or E-Autofresh). In these containers, a specific carbon dioxide content (0.0 4 % to 21%) is prescribed and thus the oxygen content of the air is automatically reduced. After the target level has been achieved by the natural ripening process, fresh air is introduced in a controlled manner. With another method (e.g. Transfresh), the container is flooded with an atmosphere suitable for the product after loading. When the limit values for oxygen and carbon dioxide, set before the transport, have been reached, fresh air is introduced. Chemical absorption materials can also reduce the ethylene content.
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